On Robotic Manipulation of Flexible Flat Cables: Employing a Multi-Modal Gripper with Dexterous Tips, Active Nails, and a Reconfigurable Suction Cup Module
Joao Buzzatto,Jayden Chapman,Mojtaba Shahmohammadi,Felipe Sanches,Mahla Nejati,Saori Matsunaga,Rintaro Haraguchi,Toshisada Mariyama,Bruce MacDonald,Minas Liarokapis,Joao Buzzatto,Jayden Chapman,Mojtaba Shahmohammadi,Felipe Sanches,Mahla Nejati,Saori Matsunaga,Rintaro Haraguchi,Toshisada Mariyama,Bruce MacDonald,Minas Liarokapis
A popular solution for connecting different components in modern electronics, such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, etc, is the use of flexible flat cables (FFC). Typically, it takes hours of repetition from a highly trained worker, or a high precision autonomous robot with specialised end effectors to reliably manage the installation of these cables. Human workers are prone to error, and canno...
