Figure 6 - Brainstorming/Alternate Solutions - 3D Claw Design 3

Figure 6 is one of the most promising claw designs. It's toothed design would allow it to grasp onto plant samples easily.  After the claw has grabbed a speciman, the blade directly underneath the claw would cut the stalk of the plan it was trying to capture.  The claw would hold onto the sample until it returns to the operator.  The claw would be operated using a geared down servomotor.