CPC B25J 15/0023 (2013.01) [B25J 9/142 (2013.01); B25J 15/10 (2013.01); B25J 15/12 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A hub for a soft robotic actuator configured to grasp a target object by curling upon receiving an inflation fluid into an elastomeric bladder, the hub comprising:
a first end having an actuator interface configured to receive the soft robotic actuator,
a second end having a mounting interface configured to be mounted to a robotic arm, and
a hub body having an integrated pressure source,
wherein the hub is configured to supply the inflation fluid through the actuator interface to the soft actuator without a tether that provides an inflation fluid supply line, and is integrated into a housing comprising inflation fluid flow paths for distributing the inflation fluid.
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