Ross-Hime Designs, Inc. introduce Omni-Wrist III

Industrial Robot

ISSN: 0143-991x

Article publication date: 1 December 2000

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(2000), "Ross-Hime Designs, Inc. introduce Omni-Wrist III", Industrial Robot, Vol. 27 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2000.04927fad.008

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Ross-Hime Designs, Inc. introduce Omni-Wrist III

Keyword Versatile wrist

Ross-Hime Designs, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA has developed the Omni-Wrist III (Plate 8) for the Department of Defense. Designed for spray-finishing, sealant application, welding, and teleoperation, the Omni-Wrist III introduces a new level of dexterity and user-friendliness. The unique patented design is the first gearless singularity-free wrist with zero-backlash. It may be driven by electric or hydraulic cylinders. Omni-Wrist III is available in titanium, stainless steel and aluminum. Featuring 180° of pitch and yaw motion, roll may be added by attaching a pancake motor to the output flange.

Plate 8 The Omni-Wrist III

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