Most of this chapter has been concerned with grippers rather than tools as end effectors. As indicated in before section tools are used for spot welding, arc welding, rotating spindle operations, and other processing applications. In this section, let us summarize our discussion of grippers by enumerating some of the considerations in their selection and
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End effectors require power to operate. They also require control signals to regulate their operation. The principal methods of transmitting power and control signal to the end effector are: Pneumatic Electric Hydraulic Mechanical The method of providing the power to the end effector must be compatible with the capabilities of the robot system. For example,
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This theory (Duty ethics) is given by Immanuel Kant, the most famous of the ethicists who regard duties as fundamental rather than good consequences. According to him, right actions require some duties such as be honesty, keeping promises, not to cause suffering to other people, be fair, show gratitude for kindness etc. to others. Duties
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Magnetic grippers can be a very feasible means of handling ferrous materials. The stainless steel plate in example would not be an appropriate application for a magnetic gripper because 18∼8 stainless steel is not attracted by a magnet. Other steels, however, including certain types of stainless steel, would be suitable candidates for this means of
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