What is a Microhand?
Microhands are various configurations of devices that are attached at the end of a robotic arm. The microhand normally has attributes similar to those of the human hand. This means that a microhand is designed to grasp and hold objects with enough efficiency to handle simplistic projects. Sometimes referred to as a class of robotic end effector, the main function of the microhand is to perform simple tasks that are necessary but could be performed in an automated environment. This helps to free up human labor for tasks that require more concentration or complicated handling of a substance or object. Many versions of the microhand feature three to five robotic finger units that aid in grasping and holding an object as the robot arm moves the object into position for a given task, such as parts assemblies or pouring a compound into a container. A microhand follows the same general pattern employed for decades with robotic arms used in mass industry as part of an assembly process. The dif
