Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Dover Europe Sarl

Jonas Eichenberger

Timothy G Dietz

Parris S Wellman

Beth A Marcus

Gregory Coleman

Leonard Thomas Lilliston, Iii

Manikantan Nambi

Erica Aduh

Margaret Jean Williams George

Mathias Moser

Simon Weidmer

Dominique Ernst

Ueli Schlaepfer

Tobias Bleiker

Simon Wiedmer

An applicator apparatus including an applicator pad () and an actuator () for positioning the applicator pad () in a desired position, the applicator pad () being attached to the actuator () by an attachment member (), wherein the attachment member () enables articulation between the applicator pad () and the actuator ().

Applicator apparatus and method

Aspects described herein include an end effector capable of prehending items using impactive and astrictive forces. The end effector includes an interface system having a deformable mounting plate and a pliable body member attached to the mounting plate. The end effector further includes a linkage system between a plurality of actuators and the interface system. The linkage system connects to lateral portions of the mounting plate.

Linkage system for prehending objects using impactive forces

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Zurich, Switzerland

Jonas Eichenberger