Abstract
In this study, we propose a novel end-effector that combines the characteristics of winding and scooping fabrics to grasp and categorically place various cloth parts cut by a cutting machine. In addition, we introduce a method for folding the fabric front and back into smaller dimensions, thereby reducing the space required for categorizing, placing, and packaging various clothes, which, to the best of our knowledge, is unique. Subsequently, we develop a method that autonomously determines folding strategies based on the different dimensions of cloth parts, allowing targeted processing of various cloth parts. This approach reduces the height demands of the robot and improves its capability to simultaneously handle multiple types of clothes. Finally, we evaluate the proposed end-effector and folding method in a simulated factory environment using T-shirt parts made of different materials.
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