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Performance Characteristics of a Soft Gripper Fabricated by Additive Manufacturing Process
Woojin Jeong, Chae Young Park, Jongho Shin, In Hwan Lee
J. Korean Soc. Precis. Eng. 2023;40(10):781-785.
Published online October 1, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7736/JKSPE.023.082
Soft robots, known for their flexible and gentle movements, have gained prominence in precision tasks and handling delicate objects. Most soft grippers developed thus far have relied on molding processes using high-elasticity rubber, which requires additional molds to produce new shapes, limiting design flexibility. To address this constraint, we present a novel approach of fabricating pneumatic soft grippers using thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) through the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technique. The FFF technique enables the creation of various gripper shapes without the need for additional molds, allowing for enhanced design freedom. The soft grippers were designed to respond to applied air pressure, enabling controlled bending actions. To evaluate their performance, we conducted quantitative measurements of the gripper’s shape deformation under different air pressure conditions. Moreover, force measurements were performed during gripper operation by varying the applied air pressure and adjusting the mounting angle. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the design and control of soft grippers fabricated using TPU and the FFF process. This approach offers promising opportunities for employing soft robots in various fields and paves the way for further advancements in robotics technology.

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