End Effectors

An end effector is the device that is at the end of a robotic arm.

• True

• False

There are two main types of end effectors: tools and hands.

• True

• False

Grippers are used to perform a process, e.g., spot welding, spray painting.

• True

• False

Tools are used to grasp and manipulate objects (e.g., parts) during work cycle.

• True

• False

The following are all types of Gripper except for one:

• Mechanical

• Vacuum

• Magnetized

• Screw

A type of Gripper that has two or more fingers actuated by the robot controller.

• Mechanical

• Vacuum

• Magnetized

• Adhesive

A type of Gripper that uses suction cups to hold flat objects.

• Mechanical

• Vacuum

• Magnetized

• Adhesive

A type of Gripper that uses electromagnetic or permanent magnets to pick up metallic objects.

• Mechanical

• Vacuum

• Magnetized

• Adhesive

A type of Gripper that uses adhesive substance to hold flexible material.

• Mechanical

• Vacuum

• Magnetized

• Adhesive

The following are all main types of Mechanical Gripper except for one:

• Parallel

• Angular

• 2 or more fingers

• Screw