The gripper can also porous objects, like this rock. Credit: JPL
A team of California researchers has developed a robotic gripper that combines the adhesive properties of gecko toes and the adaptability of air-powered soft robots to grasp a much wider variety of objects than the state of the art. Researchers will present their findings at the 2018 International Conference on Robotics and Automation May 21 to 25 in Brisbane, Australia. The gripper can lift up to 45lbs. and could be used to grasp objects in a wide range of settings, from factory floors to the International Space Station, ISS.
Geckos are known as nature’s best climbers because of a sophisticated gripping mechanism on their toes...
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