Development of an intelligent end-effector

Abstract

This paper is dealt with a development of an intelligent robotic end-effector, which is capable to use assembly tasks involving the loss of stability. The end-effector contains two main parts, the first is a commercially made pneumatic gripper, which can be used to grip and manipulate objects. The second part of the system is uniquely developed, and it contains a microcontroller and a load cell. In order to demonstrate the applicability of the designed and manufactured end-effector the assembling process of a battery pack is described in this paper.