3D-printed robotic gripper arms (IMAGE)

Purdue University

3D-printed robotic gripper arms

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These 3D-printed gripper arms are made of a series of popped domes that rest in two stable states, like toy fidget poppers. By actuating a certain number of these domes, the gripper arms will grasp a precise distance.

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Purdue University/Juan Osorio

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