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 - 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.
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.
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.
Robotic pipe crawlers using maxon DC motors
The crawlers access pipe sections with multiple bends, elbows and vertical sections, previously thought to be unreachable, up to 1km+ from point of entry. The award winning weld inspection system collects visual and dimensional information.
DENSO Increases Efficiencies, Improves Morale with Fleet of MiR250 Autonomous Mobile Robots
Tier 1 automotive supplier reached fast ROI with Mobile Industrial Robot's safe, flexible AMRs tasked with transporting materials around its 800,000 square foot powertrain component production facility in Athens, Tennessee
Improving Uptime and Safety with Autonomous Mobile Robots
Mauser Packaging Solutions (Mauser) is a global packaging leader with over 180 facilities worldwide. Their team needed a solution for their 24/7 production schedule, which their existing AGV system couldn't meet.
Flexiv's Rizon Robot Used in Avant-Garde Art Installation
Cutting-edge robotics technology and an experimental art installation are united by the vision of Greek artist Stavros Didakis.
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Mobile Robots - Featured Product
ResinDek TRIGARD ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
To maximize the productivity of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it's critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC (www.resindek.com) created the TriGard ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek engineered flooring panels. The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
MMP Inc. / MIDWEST MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.
The Leader in Rapid Prototyping of High-Quality Motion Control Solutions. MMP is actively engaged in the design, manufacturing and distribution of standard and custom motion control equipment, including fully reversible brushed and brushless DC gearmotors, motors with failsafe brakes and servomotors with feedback devices such as analog tachometers and encoders. We also provide fully-sealed IP-65 motor speed controls @ 12/24/48 VDC, AC~DC power supplies and a wide variety of 12/24 VDC linear actuators. If you need a sample right away, we can be a project saving convenience for you. We provide more than 8000+ released DC Gearmotor designs with cost-effective solutions for robotics and automation companies. These designs are unique and custom-built to suit the specific application requirements of the motion control projects.
