Robot arm end effector and item picking apparatus comprising the same

Abstract

This invention provides an end effector for a robotic arm and an object gripping device including the same. The end effector coupled to the robotic arm may include: a main frame; a first gripping unit disposed along the direction extending from the main frame; a first suction cup disposed at the end of the first gripping unit, which adsorbs and grips an object by means of internal pressure changes; a second gripping unit disposed along the direction extending from the main frame; a second suction cup disposed at the end of the second gripping unit, which adsorbs and grips an object by means of internal pressure changes; a first connecting plate connected to the main frame on one side and to the first gripping unit on the other side; and a second connecting plate connected to the main frame on one side and to the second gripping unit on the other side, and rotating about the aforementioned side as a center.

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