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Remote-Manipulator Hand With Data-Processing AbilityA "smart" hand for remote manipulator not only senses forces acting on it and detects presence of objects in immediate vicinity but also processes sensory data and controls its gripping claws. Hand reduces computational load on control computer of manipulator system. Includes wrist body and two opposing jaws with sets of claws that mesh with each other. Jaws of hand open as wide as 8.8 cm. Brushless dc motor operates claws through bevel-gear drive train and pair of ball screws. Maximum grip force 540 N, or about 120 lb.
Document ID
19890000566
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Bejczy, Antal K. (Caltech)
Primus, Howard C. (Caltech)
Scheinman, Victor D. (Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 13
Issue: 11
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16648
Accession Number
89B10566
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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