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Grippers and end effectors are devices through which the robot interacts with the environment around it. This chapter introduces basic concepts, mechanisms, and actuation of grippers used in industrial applications. The purpose is to provide readers with guidelines on design and selection of suitable grippers for their particular applications.
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Chen, W., Zhao, S., Chow, S.L. (2014). Grippers and End Effectors. In: Nee, A. (eds) Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4976-7_96-1
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