OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001673

End effector, end effector control device, and method for controlling gripper

Published: 2026-09-15T19:07:32.930289Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001673
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

An end effector is provided. The end effector comprises an operation part, a
support body, and a detection surface. The operation part is configured to
project toward one end, thereby coming into contact with an object. The
support body is configured to flexibly support the operation part so that the
position and/or orientation of the operation part is displaced when force
generated due to contact between the operation part and the object is
received. The detection surface is located at the other end of the operation
part relative to the one end, the detection surface being configured to not
come into contact with the object, and the position and/or orientation of the
detection surface being displaced together with that of the operation part. In
a state in which the end effector is attached to a robot arm, the detection
surface is disposed so as to face a sensor that is capable of measuring the
position and/or orientation of the detection surface.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001673
Published 2026-09-15T19:07:32.930289Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001673