The industrial-grade Adaptive Gripper, now available from Motoman Robotics, offers unique capabilities and reduces tooling cost.  Ideal for a wide range of applications including machine tending, fixture load/unload, high-mix part handling and kitting, the Adaptive Gripper (Robotiq S-Model) has three articulated fingers that can adapt automatically to a wide range of parts of varying size and shape.
The Adaptive Gripper is ideal for applications requiring a single robot to handle a high mix of part types, eliminating the need for a tool changer and multiple tools.  Compared to custom tooling, the Adaptive Gripper reduces setup costs and cycle time due to its short stroke and elimination of tool change delays.
The Adaptive Gripper features four operation modes, including basic, wide, scissor and pinch.  Its sensorless grip detection distributes pressure on up to 10 contact points, minimizing potential for part slippage.  Delicate or dangerous objects can be easily handled.