GAL2
Smart Tactile-Native Gripper

OVERVIEW

A robotic gripper that can handle any object without customisation or pre-programming!

Closed-loop tactile control - built in, not bolted on.

The GAL2 Smart Tactile-Native Gripper is a 2-finger gripper that autonomously and dynamically applies the optimal grip force, calculated in real-time, to prevent translational slip of the grasped object, based on the measured coefficient of static friction between the sensors and the grasped object and the measured shear force acting on the sensors.

Grip different objects without the need to customise the gripper fingers or reprogram the grip parameters.

Suitable for:
▪ Pick ‘n’ place
▪ General manipulation
▪ Sorting by: Weight, Size , Compliance
▪ Joint human-robot control

A robotic gripper that can handle any object without customisation or pre-programming!

The GAL2 2-Finger Angular Lead-Screw Gripper is an electric 2-finger linear gripper with PapillArray Tactile Sensor Array integrated into each of the two gripper fingertips. The PapillArray Tactile Sensor Arrays measure tactile data that is used for real-time closed-loop feedback control of the grip force applied by the gripper. The gripper autonomously and dynamically applies the optimal grip force, calculated in real-time, to prevent translational slip of the grasped object, based on the measured coefficient of static friction between the sensors and the grasped object and the measured shear force acting on the sensors.
AUTONOMOUS
AUTONOMOUS
AUTONOMOUS
  • Optimal force
  • Prevents slip
  • Avoids excessive force
VERSATILE
VERSATILE
VERSATILE
  • Dynamic force control
  • Fixed force control
  • Position control
CONTROL OPTIONS
CONTROL OPTIONS
CONTROL OPTIONS
  • Buttons
  • C++/Python
  • ROS/ROS2
  • URCap
FEATURES

  • Dimensions: 110.1-282.7 (W) x 76.0 (L) x 160.7-217.2 (H) mm
  • Stroke: 175 mm
  • Weight: 785 g
  • Grip force (programmable): 1.5 to 30 N
  • Form-fit grip payload: 2 kg
  • Friction grip payload: 2 kg (assuming coefficient of static friction of 0.33)
  • Position sensing resolution (fingertip): 2.1 µm
  • Position repeatability (fingertip): ±0.2 mm
  • Closing speed (programmable): 5 to 335 mm/s
  • Communication protocol: Serial (RS-485), Serial (USB)
WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Everything you need to get started

  • 1x GAL2 2-Finger Angular Lead-Screw Gripper
  • 2x PapillArray Tactile Sensor (v2.0) – integrated on the fingertips of the GAL2 Gripper
  • 1x Gripper Mounting Adaptor and Screws – for ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6, ISO 9409-1-40-4-M6 or ISO 9409-1-31,5-4-M5 compatible flange
  • 1x Gripper Power Pack
  • 1x M8 Cable
  • 1x USB-C cable – 1 m length
  • 1x Contactile USB flash drive (incl. URCap and other software, manuals, 3D models, etc)
DOWNLOADS

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Still have questions

Contact us at sales@contactile.com for a quote.
Contact us at support@contactile.com for technical enquiries.