Bioloid grippers
Bioloid grippers
by quickster47
Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:19 pm
Has anyone experimented with making grippers for the Bioloid humanoid kit? Seem like a worthwhile addition.
Carl
Carl
by JonHylands
Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:26 pm
I have a couple different grippers I've experimented with...
http://www.huv.com/blog/2007/08/catching-up-again.html
An earlier gripper I did:
http://www.huv.com/blog/2007/05/gripper-moving.html
In general, these grippers are more sophisticated (and thus generally larger) than what you would normally find on a Robo-One style robot. The each have two degrees of freedom and built-in pressure sensor(s). They are intended for doing manipulation research.
- Jon
http://www.huv.com/blog/2007/08/catching-up-again.html
An earlier gripper I did:
http://www.huv.com/blog/2007/05/gripper-moving.html
In general, these grippers are more sophisticated (and thus generally larger) than what you would normally find on a Robo-One style robot. The each have two degrees of freedom and built-in pressure sensor(s). They are intended for doing manipulation research.
- Jon
by quickster47
Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:26 pm
Jon,
Yes, there are exceptionally nice looking grippers but as you say, much more than would be needed for some Robo-One type work.
I must say I am slightly amazed that ther has not been any more focus or attention on a set of aftermarket grippers for a Bioloid Humanoid. It would sure seem like a perfect project. Hmm, guess that will just give me something else to experiment with on mine and perhaps come up with something marketable.
Thanks much for your reply and if you do come across something, please let me know.
Carl
Yes, there are exceptionally nice looking grippers but as you say, much more than would be needed for some Robo-One type work.
I must say I am slightly amazed that ther has not been any more focus or attention on a set of aftermarket grippers for a Bioloid Humanoid. It would sure seem like a perfect project. Hmm, guess that will just give me something else to experiment with on mine and perhaps come up with something marketable.
Thanks much for your reply and if you do come across something, please let me know.
Carl
by quickster47
Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:58 pm
Jon,
The linear actuator gripper really looks appealing. Did they work out well and meet your initial expectations?
Did you use all the pieces that John at Xardas made for you? Or perhaps you have a drawing that I could obtain a copy of so I could machine a pair from some Delrin. Looking for some alternatives instead of completely reinventing the wheel, one more time.
Carl
The linear actuator gripper really looks appealing. Did they work out well and meet your initial expectations?
Did you use all the pieces that John at Xardas made for you? Or perhaps you have a drawing that I could obtain a copy of so I could machine a pair from some Delrin. Looking for some alternatives instead of completely reinventing the wheel, one more time.
Carl
by quickster47
Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:36 am
Jon,
Well, if you are interested in seeing a pair of them go off to a new good home let me know and we shall work out something.
I am going to contact Firgelli today and see about acquiring a couple of their PG linear actuators. Really nifty looking devices.
I have downloaded most of the pictures I could find of your gripper that uses the PG-12 device so I can do some brainstorming.
Carl
Well, if you are interested in seeing a pair of them go off to a new good home let me know and we shall work out something.
I am going to contact Firgelli today and see about acquiring a couple of their PG linear actuators. Really nifty looking devices.
I have downloaded most of the pictures I could find of your gripper that uses the PG-12 device so I can do some brainstorming.
Carl