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David_Gariepy

David_Gariepy

November 13

Re: Applying a force

Hi Matthew, Using the Force control node, you can apply a force either in tool or base, and tick the enable control for the desired axis. You can then enable the adaptive stiffness or choose your own. The stiffness act as a compensation gain for the force control node. The lower the stiffness, the faster is the compensation. Hold the test button to check the behavior. You could then use a wait command inside the force control node with specific conditions to exit the force control node.

JeanPhilippe_Jobin

JeanPhilippe_Jobin

November 7

Robotiq releases version 4 of its 2F-85 / 2F-140 Adaptive Grippers

Hi Pros, On November 7, 2018, Robotiq launches the production of an improved revision of the world's best-selling adaptive grippers. Both the 2F-85 and 2F-140 benefit from many feature updates while offering the same key benefits that made thousands of manufacturers choose them since their launch 6 years ago. These new Adaptive Grippers are less exposed to factory air, dust and fluids. The finger base has been redesigned to simplify fingertip changeover and ensure a reliable grip. The Grippers’ design is smoother and rounder, with every sharp edge removed. New versions also include accessories holder near the grippers' base. The 2F-85 and 2F-140 are connected to Universal Robots' safety function, which makes them more collaborative than ever. The patented finger design, enabling both internal and external parallel gripping, as well as a unique encompassing grip mode, is key to making those Grippers the most flexible on the market. This launch adds up to the release of the Hand-E Gripper in June. Manufacturers can now choose the best up-to-date Robotiq Adaptive Gripper for their needs. The 2F-85 remains the right choice for applications with high pinch-force and heavy objects, while the 2F-140 is the ideal solution to pick objects of almost any size and shapes. Finally, Hand-E is perfect for high-precision tasks and work in harsh industrial environments. Refer to the product page of the Robotiq Adaptive Grippers or browse to the Grippers' support page for guides and software downloads. Best Regards,

PE_Germain

PE_Germain

November 6

Hello Matthew, Robotiq have made 2 applications package that could help you. The first one is to use the ethernet port to capture the data from the FT300 to an external PC. The second package will help you to stream the data to a csv file. With this data you will be able to create a graph on a spreadsheet. You can find the application package here : https://blog.robotiq.com/data-logging https://blog.robotiq.com/streaming-data-from-ft-sensor Regards,

jproberge

jproberge

November 5

Robotiq grippers and FT 300 are now fully compatible with ROS Kinetic!

Hello Pros! We are very happy to announce that all Robotiq grippers along with the FT 300 are now fully supported on ROS Kinetic! Indeed, our official package stack is ready to be downloaded directly from our Github Repo, provided by ros-industrial. This update makes it even easier now to control your robotic devices, this time directly from your PC, by building your own application. Start building simple to more advanced applications now and efficiently make Robotiq products work in synergy with other sensors and actuators! Features: * All ROS versions from Groovy to Kinetic are now fully supported. ROS Melodic will be supported as well soon! * Fully control and get data from all your Robotiq devices using your own personal computer. * Easily integrate your Robotiq gripper(s) and FT 300 to your custom C++ / Python robotic project. * Use Gazebo to visualize and simulate the 3-Finger Adaptive Gripper. * Benefit from a large (and growing) number of ROS projects involving Robotiq devices shared by the open-source community. We really hope you'll enjoy using our ROS package stack! Please visit our Github repo and our ROS wiki page to learn more. Cheers! _______________________ Jean-Philippe Roberge, Eng., M.Sc.A. ROS Package Developer / Maintainer [email protected] robotiq.com

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