Use Cases

Hitachi & Denso

Below are detailed use cases of the uSkin Sensor, illustrating its practical applications for the use cases with Hitachi and Denso Wave.

HITACHI

Gripping and Opening

Gripping and opening the zipper of a deformed cloth bag.

Waseda Page: https://www.waseda.jp/top/news/73068
‍Hitachi page: https://www.hitachi.co.jp/rd/news/topics/2021/0528.html

DENSO WAVE

Outlet Insertion Application

Grasp the plug at the end of the cable and insert it into the outlet.

I. 3D Camera
II. 2D Camera
III. Contact Sensor (uSkin)

Technical Problems
It is necessary to generate a robot trajectory for insertion according to the unstable gripping position of the plug.

Aim
The plug should be inserted even if the gripping position and angle deviate.