Improved Adaptive Gripping Box for Raptor Reloaded Hand

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Developers at MIT have developed an updated gripper box for use with the Raptor Reloaded and Phoenix hands that allows for adaptive grip. This design is fully compatible with the standard gripper box and makes several improvements over the previously released whippletree gripper box, including: - Inclusion of the thumb in the adaptive grip - Balancing of forces - Improvement of assembly process We think that this design is even easier to assemble than the standard gripper box, and greatly improves functionality. Hoping for your feedback! Note: we have only tested its compatibility with the Raptor Reloaded, but expect it to work with the Phoenix Hand as well. Both STLs and SLDPRTs have been included for maximum utility. An assembly guide is included for ease of use. The prints vary slightly between the right and left hand, so note which files you need prior to printing! Please let us know how it performs, and especially with an end-user! This work was supported through a Technology Office grant at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.