Design and Experimentation of a Variable Stiffness Bistable Gripper

Elisha Lerner,Haijie Zhang,Jianguo Zhao,Elisha Lerner,Haijie Zhang,Jianguo Zhao

Grasping and manipulating objects is an integral part of many robotic systems. Both soft and rigid grippers have been investigated for manipulating objects in a multitude of different roles. Rigid grippers can hold heavy objects and apply large amounts of force, while soft grippers can conform to the size and shape of objects as well as protect fragile objects from excess stress. However, grippers...