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publication_id: "OT-2026-000001521"
title: "Robot end effector, industrial robot, and method for gripping and welding an elongated workpiece using a robot end effector"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:06:24.893493Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001521"
categories:
  - "manufacturing-assembly-equipment/joining-and-welding"
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  - "b23k31/02"
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# Robot end effector, industrial robot, and method for gripping and welding an elongated workpiece using a robot end effector

## Abstract

The present applicant relates to, in a first aspect, a robot end effector (120). The robot end effector (120) comprises an end effector distal end (121) and an end effector proximal end (122), a welding tool (150), a slot (130) configured to receive an elongated workpiece, and a gripping mechanism (140) configured to grip the elongated workpiece. In a further aspect, a method for gripping and welding an elongated workpiece using a robot end effector (120), is also provided. The method comprises gripping the elongated workpiece, aligning the longitudinal axis of the elongated workpiece with a predetermined reference axis of the robot end effector, and welding the elongated workpiece with a panel.