Robotic Gripper Assembly – FEA Validation Study

Robotic gripper assembly designed for drone and robotic applications, engineered in Aluminum 6061-T6 with individual arm components optimized to ~0.84g. Static structural analysis performed in SolidWorks Simulation with a high-quality solid mesh (112,916 nodes, 63,839 elements, 16-point Jacobian check) to validate structural integrity under peak gripping loads. Simulation confirmed a maximum von Mises stress well below the material's 275 MPa yield strength, with maximum displacement of 0.023 mm and a resultant reaction force of 7.12 N — maintaining a Factor of Safety above 2.0. Results indicate the design is suitable for high-precision tasks, with further weight reduction achievable through topology optimization for drone-specific use. Practice/concept project — no real client or product data attached.