What Does End Effector Mean?
In robotics, end effectors are the end robotic parts that attach to robotic arms or appendages. End effectors are instrumental in robot design and engineering, because so much of what robots do involves the manipulation of objects, or other key tasks for which the robot needs some form of a hand, grip or grasping device at the end of a limb.
Techopedia Explains End Effector
End effectors come in many different forms. Some robotics companies focus on rather conventional end effectors, such as two-finger grippers or three-finger grippers that can hold and/or carry small parts. Others have developed different types of end effectors for tasks like machining and welding, with items like clamps and bracket assemblies made for heavy-duty use in industrial fields.
