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Automated Robotic Arm End-Effector Gripper
Engineered a lightweight high-speed pneumatic/electric hybrid robotic gripper capable of handling variable geometry silicon wafers without surface marring.
Fusion 360SolidWorksANSYS Rigid DynamicsGD&T
3D CAD RENDER // EXPLODED STRUCTURAL VIEW
Engineering Challenge
Legacy grippers caused micro-fractures in fragile semiconductor wafers during pick-and-place at acceleration forces > 3G.
Applied CAD & DFM Solution
Integrated a four-bar linkage compliance mechanism with soft silicone vacuum pads and real-time closed-loop force sensing feedback.
Key Modeling & Surfacing Highlights
Four-bar linkage kinematic trajectory optimization
Integrated pneumatic channel manifolds embedded in carbon fiber arms
Finite element strain gage location optimization
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Payload Range:10g to 4.5kg Dynamic
Grip Time:45 milliseconds
Sensor Tech:Strain-gauge Force & Optoelectronic Sensors
Weight:640 grams total
Interface:ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 Robot Flange
Quantitative Deliverable Results
✓Wafer damage rate dropped from 1.4% to 0.0001%
✓Increased pick rate to 110 parts per minute
✓Interchangeable jaw inserts reduced product changeover time to under 2 minutes
" Haris designed a gripper that handles fragile components with micro-level delicacy at blinding robotic speeds."
Julian Thorne
Head of Robotics Integration · NexGen Automation