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Multi-Use Robotic Gripper (Fiddler Crab Inspired)

  • Project Title & Role:
    Bio-Inspired Robotic Gripper — Team Lead
  • Problem Statement:
    Robotic grippers typically trade off between delicate manipulation and strong grip force, limiting versatility.
  • My Solution:
    • Designed a Kirigami-based dual claw structure inspired by fiddler crabs.
    • One claw optimized for precision, the other for power.
    • Integrated DAQ sensors for grip force/motion tracking.
    • Fabricated with laser cutting (kirigami) + 3D printing.
  • Key Deliverables/Outcomes:
    • Prototype demonstrated successful handling of both fragile and rigid objects.
    • Showcased material-driven compliance and bio-mimicry in robotics.
    • Strengthened skills in hybrid prototyping and control integration.
  • Visuals:
    • CAD of kirigami gripper.
    • Photos of laser-cut fabrication.
    • Test results with delicate and rigid objects.