A flexible gripper arm which is modelled on an elephant’s trunk in terms of structure and overall function.

The Bionic Handling Assistant is a development platform combining a wide range of technologies and components – from manufacturing concepts to series products like sensors and valves, actuators and grippers, to control technology and software for developing applications and products. 

Bionic Handling Assistant

<p>The Bionic Handling Assistant is a development platform combining a wide range of technologies and components – from manufacturing concepts to series products like sensors and valves, actuators and grippers, to control technology and software for developing applications and products.</p><p>The Bionic Handling Assistant works in an easy, freely moving and flexible way. It is even safe if there is direct contact between man and machine. In the event of a collision, the bellows structure gives way immediately and, as a result, does not have to be carefully protected from humans as conventional industrial robots have to be.</p>

Describes the background information of the project which includes the components that have been used, the production method (Selective Laser Sintering) and future concepts.



https://www.festo.com/net/SupportPortal/Files/42050/Brosch_FC_BHA_3_0_EN_lo.pdf

Bionic Handling Assistant project website

A flexible gripper arm which is modelled on an elephant’s trunk in terms of structure and overall function.

