Research Article

A Low-Cost Soft Gripper for Automated Pick-and-Place Systems

Volume: 5 Number: 1 June 27, 2024
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A Low-Cost Soft Gripper for Automated Pick-and-Place Systems

Abstract

The study introduces a pioneering low-cost soft gripper designed for the automation industry, specifically targeting sensitive handling requirements in the food and health sectors. Utilizing rubber or elastic composites, the gripper combines improved sensitivity and adaptability to handle delicate materials safely and efficiently, aligning with stringent industry standards. Central to the design is a pneumatic control system that ensures precise manipulation, allowing the gripper to adapt to varying object contours without causing damage. This innovation not only addresses the mechanical aspects of soft robotics but also integrates seamlessly with Industry 4.0 technologies through smart sensors and AI algorithms, enhancing operational intelligence and versatility. By leveraging additive manufacturing techniques, the design also achieves significant cost reductions, facilitating broader adoption. This study's soft gripper represents a critical step forward in the development of robotic systems that can perform complex tasks with high sensitivity and economic efficiency, promising transformative impacts on the automation capabilities of sensitive industrial sectors.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Intelligent Robotics, Electronics, Sensors and Digital Hardware (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 27, 2024

Submission Date

March 17, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 23, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 5 Number: 1

APA
Demirsoy, M. S., Atalay, M. E., Bilurdagi, A., & Kutlu, M. Ç. (2024). A Low-Cost Soft Gripper for Automated Pick-and-Place Systems. Journal of Smart Systems Research, 5(1), 33-39. https://doi.org/10.58769/joinssr.1453584
AMA
1.Demirsoy MS, Atalay ME, Bilurdagi A, Kutlu MÇ. A Low-Cost Soft Gripper for Automated Pick-and-Place Systems. JoinSSR. 2024;5(1):33-39. doi:10.58769/joinssr.1453584
Chicago
Demirsoy, Mert Süleyman, Metin Eren Atalay, Ardi Bilurdagi, and Mustafa Çağrı Kutlu. 2024. “A Low-Cost Soft Gripper for Automated Pick-and-Place Systems”. Journal of Smart Systems Research 5 (1): 33-39. https://doi.org/10.58769/joinssr.1453584.
EndNote
Demirsoy MS, Atalay ME, Bilurdagi A, Kutlu MÇ (June 1, 2024) A Low-Cost Soft Gripper for Automated Pick-and-Place Systems. Journal of Smart Systems Research 5 1 33–39.
IEEE
[1]M. S. Demirsoy, M. E. Atalay, A. Bilurdagi, and M. Ç. Kutlu, “A Low-Cost Soft Gripper for Automated Pick-and-Place Systems”, JoinSSR, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 33–39, June 2024, doi: 10.58769/joinssr.1453584.
ISNAD
Demirsoy, Mert Süleyman - Atalay, Metin Eren - Bilurdagi, Ardi - Kutlu, Mustafa Çağrı. “A Low-Cost Soft Gripper for Automated Pick-and-Place Systems”. Journal of Smart Systems Research 5/1 (June 1, 2024): 33-39. https://doi.org/10.58769/joinssr.1453584.
JAMA
1.Demirsoy MS, Atalay ME, Bilurdagi A, Kutlu MÇ. A Low-Cost Soft Gripper for Automated Pick-and-Place Systems. JoinSSR. 2024;5:33–39.
MLA
Demirsoy, Mert Süleyman, et al. “A Low-Cost Soft Gripper for Automated Pick-and-Place Systems”. Journal of Smart Systems Research, vol. 5, no. 1, June 2024, pp. 33-39, doi:10.58769/joinssr.1453584.
Vancouver
1.Mert Süleyman Demirsoy, Metin Eren Atalay, Ardi Bilurdagi, Mustafa Çağrı Kutlu. A Low-Cost Soft Gripper for Automated Pick-and-Place Systems. JoinSSR. 2024 Jun. 1;5(1):33-9. doi:10.58769/joinssr.1453584

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