Winding-Based End-Effector for Feeding Cotton Cloth to Sewing Machine

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to automate the work of providing cotton cloth, which is often used for underwear, to sewing machines. In previous study, as the effectiveness of the method of winding a cotton cloth with a brush was confirmed, we take over the method and introduce a novel hardware and manipulation procedure for picking up more stably. Moreover, the proposed hardware was mounted on the tip of an articulated manipulator, and then the practicality on the tasks of picking and releasing were evaluated.