endeffector
nounUK /ˈend ɪˌfektə/
US /ˈend ɪˌfektər/
The part at the end of a robot arm that touches and holds things.
The robot used its endeffector to pick up the small block.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device attached to a robotic arm that performs a specific task like welding or painting.
The factory swapped the endeffector to start welding car parts.
3. The final component of a machine that interacts directly with the environment.
Engineers designed a soft endeffector to handle fragile fruit.
4. A tool changer interface where different tools can be mounted on a robot.
The endeffector connects to the arm through a quick-release mount.