3. Aims
Development of a new grasping method for
the Explosive & Ordinance Dept (EOD).
Ability to grasp regular & irregular objects
Safe Handling
4. Research
Human hand analysis
Previous developed grippers: Barret Hand
& Utah hand
Methods of actuation
Controllers, Sensing methods
Components, foreign markets
5. Design & General Specs
CAD modelling
Force Sensing
Resistor
Aluminium
Servo Motors
actuation
Pulleys
Slip
Clutch
Sensing
area
6.
7. Development
Cutting & Drilling,
grinding
Milling
Lathe work
Sheet Metal work
Programming &
Wiring
11. Problems encountered &
solutions
Fingers operating
sequentially due to
parallel processing
problem
Erratic operation due
to lack of current from
the power supply
Servo overheating
Sensor problems:
track cracks due to
bending
Cracked
track
14. Future Development
Reduced sizing
Included tensioning & braking system
Different Sensing technologies
Flat motors application
Remote application by the use of radio
frequency transmission
15. Conclusion
Programming skills
The use of machinery & equipment to
produce my designed products
Procurement of products from foreign
markets
Ability to work under pressure