| bit.ly - Little more than a party balloon filled with finely-ground coffee, this alternative to a traditional robotic hand is capable of conforming to any surface or item placed under it, and gently lifting, manipulating, and releasing the object. It woks by creating a vacuum within the balloon, which causes the coffee to transform from a fluid, powdery state, to a solid, rigid state that mold around the surface it's placed upon. Adding to it's "universal" theme, the gripper is designed to be compatible with existing robotic arms, allowing for simple "plug-and-play" usage. Find us on... Blog - gagagadget.com Twitter - http Facebook - www.facebook.com |
