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Design and manufacturing of a novel four-fingered reconfigurable robotic gripper with enhanced grasping capabilities

Research Abstract

The effectiveness of robotic grippers is critical for the secure and damage-free manipulation of objects with diverse geometries and material properties. This paper presents the design, analysis, and experimental evaluation of a novel reconfigurable four-finger robotic gripper. The proposed design incorporates two stationary fingers fixed to a circular base and two movable fingers repositioned and reoriented via a face gear mechanism, enabling multiple finger configurations to enhance adaptability. A single geared motor drives the opening and closing motions of all four fingers, simplifying the actuation mechanism. The robotic gripper was fabricated using 3D printing technology, ensuring cost-effective and precise manufacturing. Experimental tests were conducted to evaluate the robotic gripper’s reconfigurability and grasping performance across a range of objects, demonstrating its effectiveness in various

Research Authors
Amr M El-Sayed, Xiu-Tian Yan
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Robotica
Research Member
Research Website
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/robotica/article/design-and-manufacturing-of-a-novel-fourfingered-reconfigurable-robotic-gripper-with-enhanced-grasping-capabilities/CB7201F7DA06C0E767917E994A0CFD77
Research Year
2025