End of arm tools for soft robotic systems

This invention describes a robotic hand designed to gently pick up objects. It uses multiple soft, flexible fingers that curl inward when air pressure inside them changes, allowing them to grasp items. The system can also include a camera to help it see what it's grabbing and a retractable suction cup for extra grip. The claims focus on a central hub with these soft fingers, which curl due to internal pressure changes.

Why it matters: Filed in 2018, this design predates significant advancements in accessible 3D printing for elastomers and the widespread integration of AI for real-time object recognition and grasp planning. These developments could simplify the manufacturing of the soft components and enhance the intelligence of the camera-guided grasping system, making it more practical and versatile today.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active.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

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