5 Innovative Microrobotics Applications

The field of microrobotics deals with miniaturized robotic machines at the millimeter scale. People are particularly excited about how these microrobotics applications could achieve things larger machines can't. Here are five exciting ways they can push the boundaries.

2022 Top Article - What Is Multipath Interference? How to Minimize It in Time-of-flight Cameras?

Multipath interference is one of the biggest challenges faced in time of flight cameras. In this article, learn what multipath interference means, and the 3 methods you can use to minimize it.

2022 Top Article - World's Largest Pasta Production Plant a Showcase for Integrated Robotics and Sustainable Distribution

Designed, manufactured and installed by E80 Group, this distribution facility is not only an example of excellence in integrated robotics systems, but also a showpiece for energy and environmental efficiency.

2022 Top Article - Wireless Charging Enables Industry 4.0 Implementation with Mobile Robots

The latest wireless charging solutions use techniques based on the principle of electromagnetic induction. When an alternating current is passed through an induction coil on the transmitter side, an oscillating magnetic field is created.

2022 Top Article - How Tesla Used Robotics to Survive "Production Hell" and Became the World's Most Advanced Car Manufacturer

Tesla's automation strategy has shifted over the last five years. By investigating where Tesla made mistakes and where it excelled, the reader will benefit from Tesla's hard-earned lessons and gain an understanding of how to build an automation strategy.

North American Robot Sales On Track For Another Record Year for 2022

Association for Advancing Automation latest quarterly stats show 35,804 robots ordered between January and September, a big jump over same period in 2021

When to Choose a 4pole DC Motor

A 4pole design is stronger than a 2pole equivalent but can also fit within the same space and weight envelope. Greg Dutfield of maxon UK explains.

Japanese Robot Manufacturer relies on Digital Twin by CENIT

FASTSUITE E2 technology provides powerful foundation for digital twinning and offline programming at Sugino Machine

Can robots care? - Coreless motors driving patient care robots

FAULHABER's SR motor series is ideal for healthcare robot applications. Supplied by EMS in the UK and Ireland, the motors are designed for optimum power and performance while minimising weight and size.

What Are Fresnel Lenses Used For?

In recent years, Fresnel Lenses, and their unique characteristics, have been recognised and tapped into by a different sector - the virtual reality (VR) industry.

Embracing Automation Technologies to Optimise Just-in-Time Processes

As businesses' priorities evolve as a means to navigate today's challenging landscape, new processes, such as Just-in-Time (JIT), are being implemented to meet customer demands in the most efficient way.

Mapping the Stars, Galaxies and Black Holes in the Universe, Thanks to Precision of Faulhaber Motors & Systems

Their force is transferred to the robot mechanics by means of suitable planetary gearheads. The robot mechanics used here were developed and constructed by MPS. Integrated encoders report the rotary position of the motors to the controller.

New ABB SWIFTI industrial cobot delivers class-leading speed, accuracy and safety

SWIFTI™ CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot is six times faster and five times more precise than other robots in its class. Combination of high payload capability - up to 11kg - and speed improves production efficiency by up to 44%.

KPI INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS OPENS FIRST FULL-SCALE DEMONSTRATION SITE IN NORTH AMERICA FOR NEW GEEK+ FOUR-WAY SHUTTLE SOLUTION

As part of a KPI-designed operation that increases storage capacity, boosts throughput, and builds flexibility, the Geek+ Four-way Shuttle supports multiple picking and storage strategies for pallets, containers, and individual units.

MiniMACS6 Stabilizes the Furuta Pendulum

A classic problem in engineering is the rotational inverted pendulum. It is used to demonstrate and examine movement patterns and control algorithms in control and electrical engineering as well as in mechanical engineering. These help to control robots and other machines.

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