A Versatile Gripper (IMAGE)

University at Buffalo

A Versatile Gripper

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A robotic gripper developed in the lab of University at Buffalo engineer Ehsan Esfahani uses repulsion between magnets to adjust the stiffness of its grip, improving safety.

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Douglas Levere / University at Buffalo

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