OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001521

Robot end effector, industrial robot, and method for gripping and welding an elongated workpiece using a robot end effector

Published: 2026-09-15T19:06:24.893493Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001521
Categories: Manufacturing & Assembly Equipment > Joining and Welding

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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.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001521
Published 2026-09-15T19:06:24.893493Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001521