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3-Finger Adaptive Gripper

3-Finger Adaptive Gripper
3-Finger Adaptive Gripper
Status: Active

Superusers

  • Ivan Penskiy (ipenskiy@umd.edu)

Overview

3-finger adaptive gripper from Robotiq is ideal for advanced manufacturing and robotic research. It adapts to the object’s shape for a solid grip, so you can focus on the task and not the grasping. The gripper works well with Universal Robots products and can be controlled directly using the pendant and Polyscope software or using ROS framework (Robot Operating System).

Location

Brendan Iribe Center (Bldg. 432), room 0116.

Physical specifications

Stroke 155 mm
Grip force 30 to 70 N
Payload 2.5 to 10 kg
Closing speed 22 to 110 mm/s
Mass 2.3 kg

Important documents and useful links

Reservation

Currently there is no reservation requirement for the 3F gripper. The gripper is used on a project-need basis, contact the lab manager if you are planning to use it.

Video demonstration

The following videos demonstrate capabilities and the some aspects of operating the Robotiq 3-finger adaptive gripper:
Note: these are promotional and instructional videos. They are included for demonstrational purposes only. The details of actual operational procedures in RML can differ.

Important reminders

  • The gripper has exposed driving metal gears. Be careful not obstruct their motion or get your fingers jammed.

Operational procedures

ROS workflow: follow this tutorial.
TBD

Gaining access to equipment

Contact the lab manager (ipenskiy@umd.edu).

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