Antonio Manuele
Università di Pisa
May 20, 2023
Period
- 2021
Robot
Franka Emika Panda
Title
I used this soft hand as end-effector in combination with the Franka Emika Panda and an Intel Real Sense for a Pick and Place task. All objects were managed by ROS nodes.
Pro
Easy to set up and control. Compatible with ROS, MATLAB/Simulink and C++. Since it has only one motor it is less expensive than competitors.
Con
The closing speed is not so high and is not ideal for pick and place with moving objects. The hand closure may not suit the object to be grasped.
Alessandro De rossi
Industrial Automation Group (IAG)
Mar 24, 2023
Period
- 2018
Robot
LBR IIWA 14 R820
Title
Manipulation of objects : The hand proved to be an excellent tool for the task, providing a high level of versatility and durability.
Pro
The hand can be easily customized and programmed to perform a wide variety of grasping and manipulation tasks. It also comes with a suite of software tools and libraries that greatly facilitate the development of control algorithms.
Another upside of the qb Soft Hand Research is its durability. Despite being put through rigorous testing, the hand showed no signs of wear and tear. This makes it an ideal tool for long-term research projects.
Con
it is certainly a valuable tool for research applications, the price point may be prohibitive for some users or smaller projects.