摘要 |
A hand (10,40) as an end effector. The hand includes a base (12,42) , a hook element (14,44) associated with the base and capable of hooking and lifting an object, a holding element (16,46) associated with the base and cooperating with the hook element to hold the object therebetween, and a drive section (18,48) causing a relative movement between the hook element and the holding element. For example, the hook element is arranged movably in a direction toward and away from the holding element on the base, and the drive section drives the hook element. Alternatively, the holding element is arranged movably in a direction toward and away from the hook element on the base, and the drive section drives the holding element. A handling robot (30) includes an arm (34) and the above-described hand (10,40) attached to the arm. |