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The grabber actuates the two rigid frames allowing them to close around the object being picked up. This is accomplished using a central shaft in combination with two servos which are mounted to the frame. String is attached to either frame, which connects to a pulley attached to each servo on either side of the grabber. Once activated, the two servos winch the frames in opposite directions thereby opening the grabber. Actuation in the opposite direction in order to close the grabber is done mechanically using elastic bands, which will force the frame shut once the object is secured. This was done in order to reduce power consumption during flight, as power will only be drawn initially to open the grabber when picking the object up.