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igus has developed a robotic hand for its ReBeL low-cost automation. Source: igus<\/p><\/div>\n

igus GmbH has developed a finger gripper for its ReBeL collaborative robot. “The ReBeL can now perform a variety of simple humanoid tasks with the new low-cost robotic hand,” said the company.<\/p>\n

Automation is entering small and midsize enterprises (SMEs<\/a>), particularly in the form of collaborative robots<\/a> or cobots. They can sort, pick<\/a> and move items with the help of cameras, suction devices, and gripper systems.<\/p>\n

The new gripper for the ReBeL cobot is made entirely of self-lubricating plastics and is designed to be cost-effective and easy to integrate, said Cologne, Germany-based igus.<\/p>\n

“As the ReBeL is very light and inexpensive with a weight of around 8 kg [17.6 lb.] and a price starting at $6,899, it is often used in humanoid applications,” explained Alexander M\u00fchlens, head of the low-cost automation business Unit at igus. “For this reason, we have received several customer requests for a robot hand that can be easily connected to the ReBeL via plug and play.”<\/p>\n

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igus gives ReBeL a hand for diverse tasks<\/h2>\n

The compact ReBeL provides a cost-effective way to start working with robotics, claimed igus. ReBeL stands for “Robotic Embedded-BLDC (brushless direct current motor) and electronics link.”<\/p>\n

It is suitable for assembly, quality inspections, and tasks in the service sector, the company<\/a> stated in a release. For these applications, igus offers a wide range of end effectors<\/a> from various manufacturers on the RBTX.com<\/a> marketplace.<\/p>\n

“The ReBeL can take on a wide range of simple humanoid tasks and applications with the new low-cost hand,” said M\u00fchlens. “<\/strong>We are thinking of such fields as research and development at universities, as well as tasks in the catering or entertainment industries.”<\/p>\n

The ReBeL finger gripper is available for as little as $2,760, said igus. The robotic hand is compatible with all ReBeL models and is controlled via DIO (digital input\/output) at the tool center point.<\/p>\n

In addition, the new gripper can imitate a person’s hand movements, according to the company, whose U.S. headquarters are in Rumford, R.I. Last week, Top Workplaces named<\/a> igus a top employer in Rhode Island. <\/p>\n