Rethink Robotics Gmbh

Daniel Cookson

Andrew Miles Wallace

James Griffith

Umberto Scarfogliero

Calvin Toothaker

In various embodiments, a tool plate configured to receive a robotic end effector is removably matable with a robot appendage via a quick-release mechanism.

Quick-release mechanism for tool adapter plate and robots incorporating the same

Robots capable of accommodating dynamic replacement of end effectors load and run software that allows the end effector to be operated without change to the main control program. The driver may be dynamically linked and run during program execution when the corresponding end effector is detected. Typically, the robot controller will store a library of drivers, and load the appropriate driver when a new end effector is detected.

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Rowley, MA, United States of America

Daniel Cookson