The 3D shape of a robot's end-effector plays a critical role in determining it's functionality
and overall performance. Many of today's industrial applications rely on highly customized …

Robotics is an overarching trend in modern high-tech production, contributing significantly to
automation. They are used in various industries to perform multiple tasks, and their number …

When humans perform contact-rich manipulation tasks, customized tools are often
necessary to simplify the task. For instance, we use various utensils for handling food, such …

We propose a framework for optimizing a planar parallel-jaw gripper for use with multiple
objects. While optimizing general-purpose grippers and contact locations for grasps are both …

To support shifting to high mix/low volume production, manufacturers in high wage countries
aim for robotizing their production operations–with a special focus on the late production …

Vision systems are often used jointly with robotic manipulators to perform automated tasks in
industrial applications. Still, the correct set up of such workcells is difficult and requires …

Object handling in automated manufacturing processes lacks the flexibility to adapt to rapid
production changes on the workshop floor typical for small and medium enterprises …

For robust grasping of workpieces with complex surface geometries such as the plugs of
electrical connectors (ECs), individually designed gripper jaws are commonly required. The …

In this work, we introduce a web-based system connected to a simulation framework that can
be used to facilitate the design of industrial fingers. We provide an overview of the state of …

For handling in automated (robot-based) assembly processes, different gripper solutions are
often required for different parts or process steps. In addition, introducing a new grasping …