---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000001370"
title: "End effector for welding components onto structures"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:05:25.448619Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001370"
categories:
  - "robotics-automation/robot-architectures"
keywords:
  - "b25j15/0019"
  - "b25j15/0019"
  - "b25j11/00"
  - "b25j11/005"
  - "b25j11/005"
  - "b25j15/00"
---

# End effector for welding components onto structures

## Abstract

An end effector for a robotic welder includes a plurality of component-receiving reservoirs that receive components that are to be welded to a work surface of base structure. A stripper plate rotates to move a component from one of the component-receiving reservoirs to a deployed position. A central actuator is controlled to clamp the component into frictional engagement with the work surface. A welding head performs a tack weld and the central actuator is retracted, out of engagement with the component. The welding head then welds the tack welded component to the work surface.