This paper discusses the grasping and manipulation of ob jects by an articulated robot hand. Necessary conditions for the grasping and manipulating abilities of a robot hand are determined, and ways to control the hand based on these conditions are proposed. The efficiency is illustrated on an experimental basis for a 3-finger, 12-joint robot hand.
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