"fin gripper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fin grippers [plural]
Etymology: From the reaction of a fish's fin to an applied point force, repurposed to create a mechanical gripping device. Head templates: {{en-noun}} fin gripper (plural fin grippers)
  1. (robotics) A gripper designed to act similarly to how a fish fin wraps around an object that pushes into it Categories (topical): Robotics Related terms: bean bag gripper

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