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Gripper adapter kit
Installation Guide
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Figure 2: Gripper adapter module
The gripper adapter module includes the following integrated devices:
• video camera
• positioning laser
• four illumination LEDs (two white-light, two infrared)
The gripper adapter and its devices receive power and control signals from the robot. The
gripper adapter also transmits power and control signals to the attached gripper.
Camera module overview
This section outlines the features of the camera module.
The camera module has the following features:
• PAL or NTSC composite video output (using video adapter)
• wide field of view > 100°
Laser overview
This section explains the features of the integrated tilting laser.
The pupose of the laser is to provide positioning guidance for any gripper-held tool. The tilting
laser improves user depth perception and targeting, improving overall gripper manipulation. Its
range extends from the tip of the gripper to 50 cm in front of it. At the tool tip, the laser beam
diameter is less than 2.5 mm.
