Gripping group (1) for at least one tool (2) comprising at least one magnetizable material, said tool (2) being configured to be supported by at least one projecting shaft (3) of one storage and having one respective gripping face (21), facing one free end (32) of said projecting shaft (3), the gripping face delimiting at least one plurality of regions (211, 212, 203, 214), the gripping group (1) comprising: at least one gripping head (4) including: —at least one support element (40), having a first face (41) configured to be directed toward said gripping face (21); —at least two electromagnets (42; 421, 422, 423, 424, 425), supported by said at least one support element (40), at said first face (41) thereof, and placed thereon in such a way as to delimit at least one gripping plane (5) at exposed ends thereof configured to generate one respective magnetic field, wherein when said at least one gripping plane (5) is directed toward the gripping face (21) each one of the least two electromagnets (42; 421, 422, 423, 424, 425) is configured to be placed at one respective region (211, 212, 203, 214) of said gripping face (21) and to generate said respective magnetic field toward the respective region of said gripping face (21); —at least one data control and processing unit operatively connected to said at least two electromagnets (42; 421, 422, 423, 424, 425); characterised in that said at least one data control and processing unit is configured to selectively activate said at least two electromagnets (42; 421, 422, 423, 424, 425) by sending respective magnetization signals to generate said respective magnetic fields independently from one another.

A system for inserting and removing cutting inserts of a cutting tool includes a first processing device, a second processing device, and a controller coupled to the first processing device and the second processing device, wherein the first processing device includes a gripping element for holding or securing a cutting insert, wherein the second processing device includes a fastening tool for fastening or releasing a fastening mechanism holding the cutting insert, and wherein the control is adapted to control the first processing device to hold the cutting insert, to control the second processing device to fasten or release the fastening mechanism when the cutting insert is held.

A method and system for picking or put-away within a logistics facility. The system includes a central server and at least one mobile manipulation robot. The central server is configured to communicate with the robots to send and receive picking data which includes a unique identification for each item to be picked, a location within the logistics facility of the items to be picked, and a route for the robot to take within the logistics facility. The robots can then autonomously navigate and position themselves within the logistics facility by recognition of landmarks by at least one of a plurality of sensors. The sensors also provide signals related to detection, identification, and location of a item to be picked or put-away, and processors on the robots analyze the sensor information to generate movements of a unique articulated arm and end effector on the robot to pick or put-away the item.

A process and tool for installing and removing various kinds of wear parts used with earth working equipment. The process and tool allows the operator to remove and install the wear parts at a safe distance so that the operator is physically remote from the potential risks of the removal and installation process. The tool may be manually operated via an operator or the tool may be a semi-automated or fully automated.

In one embodiment, a cloud computer system is disclosed for controlling a plurality of remote devices comprising a cloud server including a cloud based operating system comprising a data model stored in a computer memory. The data model includes commands performed by a plurality of remote devices in a remote system and, for each remote device, one or more operations for triggering processes executed by the remote device. The cloud based operating system generates a set of instructions from the plurality of commands and corresponding operations to control a portion of the remote devices to perform a task.

A tool changer in accordance with the present disclosure comprises: a housing fastened to a manipulator of a robot, wherein the housing is a non-magnetic material; a bar-shaped magnet disposed in the housing; a motor configured to rotate the magnet on a rotation shaft perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the magnet; and a core configured to derive a path of a magnetic flux by the magnet. The core comprises: a pair of first poles facing both poles of the magnet, when the magnet rotates to be elongated in a first direction; a bridge configured to connect the pair of the first poles and disposed in the housing, wherein the bridge is a magnetic material; a pair of second poles facing the both poles of the magnet, when the magnet rotates to be elongated in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a pair of terminals connected to the second poles and facing a magnetic body disposed outside the housing.

An electromagnetic pickup wand allows a user to pick up magnetic toy articles without having to bend down. The electromagnetic pickup wand contains a handle, a pole, a base, an electromagnet, and a switch. The electromagnet contains a coil, a rod, and a power source. The handle and the base are terminally positioned opposite to each other along the pole. The electromagnet is positioned within the pole. The electromagnet is electronically connected to the base, where the electromagnet is configured to magnetically engage with a magnetic element when the electromagnet is activated. The magnetic element is constructed out of a blend of magnetite sand and ABS material. The coil traverses along the rod. The power source is positioned within the handle. The switch, power source, the coil, and the base are electrically connected to each other.

A hub assembly for coupling different grasper assemblies including a soft actuator in various configurations to a mechanical robotic components are described. Further described are soft actuators having various reinforcement. Further described are and soft actuators having electroadhesive pads for improved grip, and/or embedded electromagnets for interacting with complementary surfaces on the object being gripped. Still further described are soft actuators having reinforcement mechanisms for reducing or eliminating bowing in a strain limiting layer, or for reinforcing accordion troughs in the soft actuator body.

A material handling tool having a support member, a magnet, a magnet control, a power source, and a magnet coupling. The support member may be made of two or more support member portions that allow for interchangeable support members of various lengths to be used in order to adjust the length of the material handling tool. The magnets used with the material handling tool may also be interchangeable in order to use magnets of different strengths. A magnet coupling may be used that provides angular and/or rotational movement of the magnet with respect to the support member. The magnet may be an electromagnet, which may have a magnetic field that can be adjusted. As such, a magnet control and/or power source may be used to adjust the magnetic field by turning the magnetic field on or off or adjusting the strength of the magnetic field.

A picking tool assembly for picking up ferrous metal debris, nails, screws, sheet metal fragments, staples, rivets, and other ferrous metal objects from an environmental surface, includes: a magnetic member movably disposed within a hollow tube assembly extending between an in-use upper end and in-use lower end. The magnetic member is mounted on a movable supporting assembly configured for being movably disposed within the internal volume defined by the hollow tube, and a handle is positioned at or adjacent to the upper end of the hollow tube. The handle is coupled with the supporting assembly by an elongated connector such that the upward and downward movement of the handle effects movement of the supporting member.