Grasping Mode

Grasping mode research focuses on developing robotic grippers capable of adapting to diverse object shapes and manipulation tasks. Current efforts center on designing grippers with multiple grasping modes, often achieved through innovative mechanical designs and single-actuator control strategies that enable functionalities like enveloping, twist-grasping, and variable friction control. These advancements aim to improve the dexterity and adaptability of robotic manipulation, impacting fields such as manufacturing, logistics, and assistive robotics by enabling robots to handle a wider range of objects more effectively. The integration of sensing capabilities, particularly for friction control, is a key area of ongoing development.