Grippers with Cutting Tools: These end effectors combine a gripping mechanism with integrated cutting blades or saws, allowing robots to grasp objects securely and cut through obstacles or debris.
Multi-Joint Manipulators: These end effectors consist of multiple joints that provide increased dexterity and flexibility. They can be used for tasks such as opening doors, turning valves, and manipulating delicate objects.
Grasping and Lifting Devices: These end effectors feature sophisticated grasping mechanisms and lifting capabilities, enabling robots to lift heavy objects, transport injured individuals, and remove debris.
Sensor-Equipped End Effectors: Some multifunctional end effectors incorporate sensors, such as cameras, temperature sensors, and gas detectors, to enhance situational awareness and enable tasks like searching for survivors or detecting hazardous materials.
Firefighting Nozzles: Specially designed end effectors integrate water nozzles, allowing rescue robots to extinguish fires and assist in firefighting operations.
Thermal Imaging Cameras: These end effectors feature thermal imaging capabilities, allowing robots to identify heat sources and locate trapped individuals or detect structural damage.
Multifunctional Toolheads: These end effectors provide quick-change mechanisms, allowing robots to easily switch between different tools, such as drills, wrenches, and hammers, to perform various tasks.
Multi-Fingered Hands: Inspired by the human hand, these end effectors feature multiple articulating fingers, providing advanced grasping capabilities and the ability to manipulate objects with precision.
By integrating multiple functions into a single end effector, rescue robots can adapt to different situations, reduce the need for specialized tools, and enhance their overall efficiency in saving lives and supporting emergency response efforts.