ATTACHING DRIVE UNITS FOR ARTICULATED JOINTS

Articulated joints with grippers are increasingly being used to aid people with disabilities. A recent video from igus shows how robolink technology, which integrates its multi-axis joints and drive unit, with a 3-jaw angle gripper can be used to create an auxiliary arm for wheelchair users.

Featuring five degrees of freedom, with variable arm lengths due to its modular design, robolink is proving a viable solution for pick and place operations. When equipped with a direct drive incorporated within the joint, the modules can be combined to create lightweight and cost-effective articulated arms from one to as many as six degrees of freedom.

During this year's Medtec event, to be held on 3rd - 4th March at the ExCeL, London, visitors to the igus stand will have the opportunity to meet with technical experts for practical advice and guidance on selecting igus products and solutions for their own specific medical application.

To watch a short clip demonstrating an articulated arm used in a wheelchair application, please follow the link below.