A device and a method for picking and collecting Brasenia schreberi based on a machine vision. The device includes a supporting mechanical arm, a collection device, two working mechanical arms, a picking manipulator, a grasping manipulator, a control box, and a visual system. The supporting mechanical arm is fixed on a front end of a boat; the two working mechanical arms are fixed on a front end of the supporting mechanical arm; the picking manipulator and the grasping manipulator are mounted on tail ends of the two working mechanical arms, respectively; and the collection device is fixed on the boat; the visual system determines a location of Brasenia schreberi and sends the location to the control box; the control box controls the two working mechanical arms, the grasping manipulator, and the picking manipulator to complete the grasping and picking of Brasenia schreberi; and the collection device collects Brasenia schreberi.

A device and a method for picking and collecting Brasenia schreberi based on a machine vision. The device includes a supporting mechanical arm, a collection device, two working mechanical arms, a picking manipulator, a grasping manipulator, a control box, and a visual system. The supporting mechanical arm is fixed on a front end of a boat; the two working mechanical arms are fixed on a front end of the supporting mechanical arm; the picking manipulator and the grasping manipulator are mounted on tail ends of the two working mechanical arms, respectively; and the collection device is fixed on the boat; the visual system determines a location of Brasenia schreberi and sends the location to the control box; the control box controls the two working mechanical arms, the grasping manipulator, and the picking manipulator to complete the grasping and picking of Brasenia schreberi; and the collection device collects Brasenia schreberi.

The present invention relates generally to the field of grabbing devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multi-purpose grabbing device that is comprised of a first end, an exterior shaft with at least one internal spring and a second end. The first end is further comprised of a handle assembly with a trigger and at least one locking button. The second end is further comprised of a claw assembly. In differing embodiments, the shaft may be of a fixed length or may have an interior shaft that allows the shaft to become adjustable. The device is also comprised of a claw assembly capable of grasping a nail or other object that is operated from its other end. In this manner, the device can be applied to any overhead task such that the user can reduce stress and strain in the shoulder joint while still completing the overhead task.

A human-like tactile perception apparatus for providing enhanced tactile information (feedback data) from an end-effector/gripper to the control circuit of an arm-type robotic system. The apparatus's base structure is attached to the gripper's finger and includes a flat/planar support plate that presses a pressure sensor array against a target object during operable interactions. The pressure sensor array generates pressure sensor data that indicates portions of the array contacted by surface features of the target object. A sensor data processing circuit generates tactile information in response to the pressure sensor data, and then transmits the tactile information to the robotic system's control circuit. An optional mezzanine connector extends through an opening in the support plate to pass pressure sensor data to the processing circuit. An encapsulating layer covers the pressure sensor array and transmits pressure waves generated by slipping objects to enhance the tactile information.

A human-like tactile perception apparatus for providing enhanced tactile information (feedback data) from an end-effector/gripper to the control circuit of an arm-type robotic system. The apparatus's base structure is attached to the gripper's finger and includes a flat/planar support plate that presses a pressure sensor array against a target object during operable interactions. The pressure sensor array generates pressure sensor data that indicates portions of the array contacted by surface features of the target object. A sensor data processing circuit generates tactile information in response to the pressure sensor data, and then transmits the tactile information to the robotic system's control circuit. An optional mezzanine connector extends through an opening in the support plate to pass pressure sensor data to the processing circuit. An encapsulating layer covers the pressure sensor array and transmits pressure waves generated by slipping objects to enhance the tactile information.

A bottle includes a body, a cap mounted to a cap neck of the body. The cap has an outer peripheral portion which is provided with a protrusion. Around the cap, there is provided a position indicator indicating whether the cap is at a correctly closed position, based on the positional relationship between the protrusion and the position indicator.

A robot hand is designed to open or close fingers using a linear actuator disposed in a housing. The robot hand has linear motion shafts extending from inside to outside the housing through guide holes formed in a wall of the housing. Each of the fingers includes a base portion and a tip portion. The base portions are secured to the linear motion shafts outside the housing. The tip portions are bent inwardly from the base portions in directions in which they approach each other and then extend toward tips of the fingers. A sealing member is disposed between each of the linear motion shafts and a corresponding one of the guide holes to hermetically isolate the inside of the housing from the outside thereof. This structure achieves an increased degree of sealing of the housing and is capable of having an increased opening or closing stroke of the fingers.

A robot hand is designed to open or close fingers using a linear actuator disposed in a housing. The robot hand has linear motion shafts extending from inside to outside the housing through guide holes formed in a wall of the housing. Each of the fingers includes a base portion and a tip portion. The base portions are secured to the linear motion shafts outside the housing. The tip portions are bent inwardly from the base portions in directions in which they approach each other and then extend toward tips of the fingers. A sealing member is disposed between each of the linear motion shafts and a corresponding one of the guide holes to hermetically isolate the inside of the housing from the outside thereof. This structure achieves an increased degree of sealing of the housing and is capable of having an increased opening or closing stroke of the fingers.

A gripping device for gripping a workpiece includes: at least one gripping element configured for contacting the workpiece, the at least one gripping element including a shaft; at least one articulating finger jaw; a mounting block connecting the shaft to the at least one articulating finger jaw, the mounting block including an articulation stop having a first stopping surface and a second stopping surface; and a stopping member connected to the shaft, the stopping member being configured for contacting one of the first stopping surface and the second stopping surface to limit a rotation of the shaft relative to the mounting block, the stopping member being in the form of a fastener which is inelastic.

A gripping device for gripping a workpiece includes: at least one gripping element configured for contacting the workpiece, the at least one gripping element including a shaft; at least one articulating finger jaw; a mounting block connecting the shaft to the at least one articulating finger jaw, the mounting block including an articulation stop having a first stopping surface and a second stopping surface; and a stopping member connected to the shaft, the stopping member being configured for contacting one of the first stopping surface and the second stopping surface to limit a rotation of the shaft relative to the mounting block, the stopping member being in the form of a fastener which is inelastic.