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Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001

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39.4 END OF ARM TOOLING (EOAT)

· The best known universal gripper - the human hand

· Useful classifications are,

1. - Grippers
1. - multiple/single
2. - internal/external
2. - Tools
1. - compliant
2. - contact
3. - non-contact

· End of arm tooling is typically purchased separately, or custom built.

39.4.1 EOAT Design

39.4.2 Gripper Mechanisms

39.4.3 Magnetic Grippers

39.4.4 Expanding Grippers

39.4.5 Other Types Of Grippers