The current state of development of the NASA/GSFC (Goddard Space Flight Center) Split-Rail Parallel Gripper (SRPG) is described. The SPRG has been shown to be a high performance gripper for industrial robots. It has a precise wide throw and at the same time, it is light, simple, compact, rugged, and jam-proof against side loads. Originated at the National Bureau of Standards (NBS), this gripper is undergoing further development at NASA/GSFC in pursuit of two goals: as a potential gripper for robots in space and as the basis for sensory-interactive industrial gripper as part of NASA's technology utilization program. The gripper design features, its principles of operation and how it is constructed are described. Test results are included.


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    Title :

    NASA/GSFC Split-Rail Parallel Gripper


    Contributors:
    J. M. Vranish (author) / M. Sharifi (author)

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English