A device for moving a stack of products using a robot. The robot has an articulated arm and a first gripper for the stack of products. The first gripper is disposed on the articulated arm. A gripping device is disposed on the articulated arm, the gripping device contains the first gripper and a second gripper, the first and second grippers are positionable relative to one another. Robot advantageously provides a method of moving stacks of products in an automated way and in particular of depositing them in a turned or unturned arrangement.

According to one embodiment, a holding device includes: a support member; a first holding unit having a first holding portion configured to hold a holding object; a second holding unit having a second holding portion configured to hold the holding object; and a controller configured to control an operation of the first holding unit and the second holding unit. The controller is configured to switch which of the first holding unit and the second holding unit is used for holding the holding object, by rotating the first holding unit and the second holding unit in a state where the first holding unit and the second holding unit face different directions, and control to change an orientation with respect to the support member, by rotating at least one of the first holding unit and the second holding unit with respect to the support member.

According to one embodiment, a holding device includes: holding parts; a holding part opening/closing part that opens and closes the holding parts; a first sensor that detects a load received by the holding part; and a controller that controls an operation of the holding part. At least one of the plurality of holding parts includes a claw member displaceable along a length direction of the holding part, a second sensor that detects a displacement amount of the claw member, and a reaction force applying part that applies a reaction force corresponding to the displacement amount of the claw member to the claw member. The controller controls the operation of the holding part, based on a detection value of the second sensor when the displacement amount is equal to or less than a threshold value, and based on a detection value of the first sensor when the displacement amount exceeds the threshold value.

A part packing system for packing a part in an elongated bag includes a bag holding machine including a first bag gripper mechanism, a second bag gripper mechanism, and an air nozzle. The first bag gripper mechanism is configured to hold a first end of the elongated bag. The first bag gripper mechanism opens the first end of the elongated bag. The second bag gripper mechanism is configured to hold a second end of the elongated bag. The second bag gripper mechanism closes the second end of the elongated bag. The air nozzle is located proximate to the first bag gripper mechanism. The air nozzle is configured to inflate the elongated bag with an airflow directed into the first end of the elongated bag. The first bag gripper mechanism holds the inflated elongated bag with the first end open to receive the part in the open first end while the air nozzle directs the airflow into the elongated bag.

A precision clamping assembly has a body, two clamping arms, and a drive device. The body has a first direction, a second direction, a chamber formed in the body, and an opening formed through an outer side of the body along the second direction and communicating with the chamber. The clamping arms are pivotally and movably connected to the body, and each clamping arm is disposed in the chamber and has a pivot end and a clamping end extended out of the body via the opening. The clamping ends are selectively moved toward or away from each other along the second direction and selectively moved same or opposite from each other along a third direction. The drive device is connected to the body and the two clamping arms, and has two driving sets disposed in the body and respectively connected to the two clamping arms.

A cooking system including an end effector and a cooking utensil configured for being maneuvered about a kitchen station through the end effector, the cooking utensil including a body and a grip. The body is configured for maneuvering food items. The grip is fixed with the body and extended from the body in a longitudinal direction of the cooking utensil. The grip includes a grip body, a knob disposed on a proximal end of the grip body, and a stop disposed on a distal end of the grip body such that the grip body is interposed between and separates the knob and the stop in the longitudinal direction of the cooking utensil. The knob and the stop extend beyond the grip body in a first lateral direction of the cooking utensil perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cooking utensil.

A robotic wheel gripper unit that is configured for gripping and transporting a wheel to a predetermined position during an assembly operation with a tire is disclosed. The robotic wheel gripper unit comprises a selectively moveable arm that includes a gripper tool connected thereto. The gripper tool further includes a plurality of gripper fingers and at least one sensor. The gripper fingers are configured for selectively engaging a portion of a wheel. The sensor is configured to detect a predetermined element on the wheel, such as a TPMS valve stem, to assist in placement of the wheel during an assembly operation.

A method and a feeding apparatus for feeding spacers for cigarette packs are disclosed, in which each spacer comprises a substantially rectangular flat body, the spacers being insertable in cartons for cigarette packs to space out packs with dimensions smaller than the standard dimensions; the spacers are stacked on a pallet that is positioned in a withdrawal station; the stacks of spacers are withdrawn from the withdrawal station and transferred to a respective hopper by passing each stack of spacers through an upper opening of the hopper, to then unload the spacers one by one through a lower opening of the hopper.

A robot hand according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a finger unit and a guide member. The finger unit is capable of holding a flexible linear member such that the linear member is slidable in a longitudinal direction of the linear member, the linear member being a linear member whose one end is fixed. The guide member is mounted on the finger unit, and includes a guide section that guides the linear member to a predetermined position.

The present invention shows a device for the automated establishment of a plug-in connection of a plug arranged at a cable to a plug mating element, in particular for cabling battery modules, in particular in the manufacture of vehicles having hybrid and/or electric drives, comprising: a first gripper for gripping the plug, a handling unit having a plurality of axes for moving the first gripper, with it in particular being a multi-axis robot and/or a surface portal, and a control for controlling the gripper and the handling unit, and a control for controlling the first gripper and the handling unit. Provision is made in this respect that the device comprises at least one second gripper for gripping the cable or a second plug arranged at the other end of the cable.