MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511124486 A) filed by Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, on Dec. 10, 2025, for 'hybrid haptic gripper with adaptive pneumatic control.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Balaka Biswas; Anshul Raj; and Dr. Pulkit Jain.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 23, under issue no. 04/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a hybrid robotic gripper system that integrates a precision mechanical gripping assembly with a soft pneumatic membrane to enable adaptive, safe, and intelligent object handling. Each finger comprises a rigid mechanical backbone for controlled articulation and an inflatable membrane for high-conformity surface contact. A multi-sensor network-including force, pressure, strain, thermal, optical, and positional sensors-continuously evaluates object characteristics and grip conditions. An AI-enabled control unit processes sensory data to select optimal gripping modes and dynamically adjust mechanical force and pneumatic pressure. The system accommodates objects of varying shapes, fragilities, and surface textures while preventing slippage or damage. Features such as synchronized finger motion, high-speed pneumatic regulation, anomaly detection, and optional manual override further enhance performance. The invention provides a versatile, safe, and efficient gripping solution suitable for industrial automation, medical handling, precision assembly, and collaborative robotics applications."
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