MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641016120 A) filed by Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr Rangarajan Dr Sakunthala Engineering College; Dr. M. Selvam; Mrs. Dhivya V; Mr. Dhanush Raj R; Mr. J Ayakumar; and Mr. Misba Khan G, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Feb. 13, for 'design and fabrication of pneumatic powered robotic arm.'

Inventor(s) include Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr Rangarajan Dr Sakunthala Engineering College; Dr. M. Selvam; Mrs. Dhivya V; Mr. Dhanush Raj R; Mr. J Ayakumar; and Mr. Misba Khan G.

The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The project entitled "- Design and Fabrication of Pneumatic Powered Robotic Arm" focuses on developing a low-cost, manually controlled robotic arm that can perform basic pick-andplace operations using pneumatic actuation. The primary objective is to demonstrate how pneumatic energy can be effectively converted into controlled mechanical motion for light-duty material handling tasks without the need for electronic automation. The system consists of a pneumatic double-acting cylinder, a mechanical arm linkage, and a gripper assembly, all operated manually using a direction control valve. Compressed air supplied through the valve allows the operator to control the arm's extension and retraction. The structure is fabricated using mild steel for strength and mild steel hollow section linkages for weight reduction. The project emphasises the simplicity and reliability of pneumatics in educational and industrial demonstrations. Design calculations were carried out to determine the stroke length, gripping force, and moment arms to ensure stable operation. The arm can perform a repetitive pick-andplace motion with minimal maintenance and low noise levels. This design highlights the potential of pneumatic systems for clean, efficient, and cost-effective motion control. The developed prototype serves as a practical model for learning fluid power principles and mechanical motion conversion. Its adaptability and ease of construction make it suitable for academic laboratories, small assembly units, and vocational training institutes."

Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.