Crucially, the technology only needs electricity briefly, in the form of electric pulses, rather than continuously. Once an object is grabbed, no additional energy is required to maintain the grip.
Not only are these grippers energy efficient, but no additional sensors are needed when in operation. The SMA wires provide position feedback through electrical resistance and AI-driven control.
The design makes the grippers compact and lightweight, making them conducive to integrate into small spaces and safer around human workers. They are also easily programmable and can quickly adapt to different object shapes and tasks, even ‘on the fly’. There is no noisy compressed air or mechanical parts that can wear down, making them suitable for cleanroom environments.