Question 1

Can GRIPPER-i completely replace a RealSense D400 depth camera?

Accepted Answer

No, they have different design goals. GRIPPER-i is a real-time feedback sensor for high-speed spatial computing (60Hz feature output), while the RealSense D400 series is a depth camera for scene reconstruction. Use GRIPPER-i as the end-effector real-time control source and RealSense as the main scene perception camera.

Question 2

My robotic arm already has high repetitive positioning accuracy — do I still need GRIPPER-i?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive accuracy is a static metric. Workpiece offset, line vibration and thermal deformation introduce dynamic errors in real operations. GRIPPER-i compensates for these in real time via 60Hz visual closed-loop, eliminating periodic calibration.

Question 3

How do you achieve force control without a 6-axis force sensor?

Accepted Answer

GRIPPER-i captures micro-deformations at the moment of contact via high-frame-rate vision, combined with motor current loops to infer contact force. This visual-to-tactile approach targets roughly 1/10th the BOM cost of traditional solutions for common grasping tasks (modelled; varies by configuration).