Tactile Robots for Lab Automation

For the establishment of AI.Lab, 8 tactile robots as core manipulator systems are needed to close the process line of cell cultivation and analysis. Each robotic module should consist of:

1. A redundant joint torque-controlled manipulator with 7 degrees-of-freedom (DoF)

2. A general-purpose two-jaw gripper

3. A whole body joint torque control API for 7 degrees-of-freedom (DoF)

The manipulator should be equipped with link-side torque sensors in all 7 axes and possess a very good resolution, accuracy and repeatability and high sampling frequency (Further details at the requirements list in document Service Descriptions for the procurement "Tactile Robots for Lab Automation" for the Technical University of Munich). There has to be a possibility to mount and operate the arm in certain non-upright base configurations. It is noteworthy to mention that the arm should have

redundant kinematics and a general-purpose two-jaw gripper, which can be adapted by using 3D-printed fingers for grasping a wide range of objects. There is no obligation to use specific brands and models of manipulators, but it is essential that the offered setup meets or preferrably exceeds the specified requirements.