End of arm tools for soft robotic systems

This invention describes a robotic gripper with a central hub and a single, flexible finger made of soft material. This finger curls to grasp objects when air or fluid pressure is applied inside it, and its movement is precisely controlled by a linear motor connected to a sliding mechanism.

Why it matters: Soft robotics materials and fluidic control systems have advanced significantly since 2018, simplifying complex gripper fabrication. This makes the claimed soft finger and its pressure-based actuation more practical to build and operate.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom soft finger, pneumatic system, control electronics

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