A hydraulic forceps system includes: robotic forceps including: a gripper, first piston coupled to the gripper, first cylinder forming first pressure chamber, filled with a hydraulic fluid, together with the first piston, second piston, second cylinder forming a second pressure chamber, filled with hydraulic fluid, together with the second piston, communication passage through which the chambers communicate, motor that drives the second piston via a linear motion mechanism; control device that controls the motor based on a command position for the first piston; and position sensor used for detecting a position of the second piston. The control device includes: an observer that derives an estimated position of the first piston based on the position of the second detected by the sensor; and a position controller that derives a target rotational speed of the motor based on a deviation between the estimated position of the first piston and the command position.

An apparatus for controlling an end-effector assembly is provided. The apparatus includes a elongated element configured to engage the end-effector assembly and a drive assembly. A first motion transfer mechanism is disposed at an end of the elongated element. The first motion transfer mechanism is configured to transfer a rotational motion of the elongated element to a motion of the end-effector assembly. A second motion transfer mechanism is disposed at the second end of the elongated element. The second motion transfer mechanism is configured to transfer a motion of the drive assembly to the rotational motion of the elongated element.

A robot arm that can be suitably used in aerial vehicles and an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with the robot arm. The robot arm includes: an arm unit includes a plurality of joints; arm controlling means for controlling driving of the joints; and a displacement detector configured to detect a change of a position and inclination of the arm unit. The arm unit has a base end connected to the aerial vehicle. At least a leading end of the arm unit is exposed to an outside of the aerial vehicle. When the displacement detector has detected a position error that is an unexpected change of the position or inclination of the arm unit, the arm unit controlling means is configured to cause the joints to absorb the position error so as to prevent the position error from being transmitted to a side of the leading end of the arm unit.

Systems and methods are directed to automated cleaning systems for vehicles. In one example, a vehicle is provided that includes a drive system, a passenger cabin, and a vehicle cleaning system. The vehicle cleaning system includes a vacuum unit and a robotic manipulator. The robotic manipulator includes an arm including a plurality of arm sections and a gripper unit positioned at a distal end of the arm. The robotic manipulator is connected to the vacuum unit such that the arm provides a vacuum path between the vacuum unit and the gripper unit.

The invention relates to a gripping device (1) and a method for the monitored movement of objects (2), preferably sheet metals, comprising a system control (3) configured for processing object data (31) and controlling a gripping module (4), wherein the gripping module (4) has at least two gripping jaws (5) formed to cooperate with one another, which form an intermediate receiving space (6) for receiving at least parts of an object (2) to be monitored and transported, and the gripping jaws (5) are formed such that, by applying a pre-definable clamping force (7), at least a friction-type connection between the gripping jaws (5) and at least parts of the object (2) is made possible, whereby the object (2) is movable, and at least one sensor element (8) for collecting object data (31) of the object (2) to be moved and monitored, wherein the at least one sensor element (8) is arranged on at least one gripping jaw (5) with its sensor region (9) facing the receiving space (6), and is formed such that it detects, by means of at least temporary collection of the object data (31), a relative movement and/or relative velocity (26) of the object (2) with respect to at least one of the gripping jaws (5).

A gripper for a picking device for storing small piece goods and a method for operating a picking device having a gripper are provided. The gripper simplifies dispensing and includes a drop table extending in first and second horizontal directions, and has at least one end portion having a dispensing end face, wherein the drop table and the end portion define an upper support surface. A transport device for moving small piece goods is arranged above the drop table and sensor device(s) are arranged in the at least one end portion having detection regions associated therewith, the sensor device being arranged along a vertical axis in such a way that the detection regions cover a vertically extending space in front of the dispensing end face.

A cutting device includes a base plate, a motor attached to the base plate, a driving cord including a first end and a second end, the first end being attached to the motor, and a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly includes a fixed blade that is fixed to the base plate, and a driven blade that moves with respect to the fixed blade. The second end of the driving cord is attached to the driven blade to move the driven blade with respect to the fixed blade when the motor rotates.

A part support apparatus for supporting a plurality of parts which form a product by being connected to each other includes a plurality of support robots arranged in a work space and supporting the plurality of parts, a control unit controlling the plurality of support robots, and a storage unit storing a form pattern of each support robot corresponding to a type of a product. Each of the plurality of support robots includes a support unit supporting a part, and a multiaxial robot to which the support unit is attached, and which changes the posture and position of the support unit. The control unit controls the posture and position of each support unit by the multiaxial robot based on the form pattern, such that the plurality of parts are arranged to be connectable to each other.

A robot forceps includes an insertion tube and a gripper provided at a tip end of the insertion tube. The gripper includes: a first claw portion and a second claw portion arranged so as to be opposed to each other; and a first rotary actuator connected to the first claw portion and configured to rotate the first claw portion by supply of an operating liquid into a first pressure chamber.

A robot arm that can be suitably used in aerial vehicles and an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with the robot arm. The robot arm includes: an arm unit includes a plurality of joints; arm controlling means for controlling driving of the joints; and a displacement detector configured to detect a change of a position and inclination of the arm unit. The arm unit has a base end connected to the aerial vehicle. At least a leading end of the arm unit is exposed to an outside of the aerial vehicle. When the displacement detector has detected a position error that is an unexpected change of the position or inclination of the arm unit, the arm unit controlling means is configured to cause the joints to absorb the position error so as to prevent the position error from being transmitted to a side of the leading end of the arm unit.