A Multi-Modal Robotic Gripper with a Reconfigurable Base: Improving Dexterous Manipulation without Compromising Grasping Efficiency

Nathan Elangovan,Lucas Gerez,Geng Gao,Minas Liarokapis,Nathan Elangovan,Lucas Gerez,Geng Gao,Minas Liarokapis

Design optimization can lead to the development of robotic end-effectors with optimal grasping and dexterous, in-hand manipulation capabilities. In particular, the finger link dimensions have been identified as one of the primary design parameters that affects the performance of a robotic gripper. The ability of a gripper to manipulate objects is mainly attributed to the interaction between a set ...