Design Challenges and Solutions for Underwater Robot Power Systems
This article first examines the basic requirements of underwater robot power systems, then analyzes the key challenges encountered in practical design and the corresponding solutions, before introducing underwater thruster solutions for different applications.
How drive solutions from FAULHABER move an exoskeleton
Systems are becoming lighter, more reliable and of a greater quality than ever before. It is exactly this development that forms the basis for not only supporting the back, but in future also other specific body joints.
How to Select the Best Motor for Mobile Robots and Automation
A mobile robot is a chain of compromises where the motor, gearbox, controller, battery, wheels, and mechanical layout constantly influence one another. Looking at any of them in isolation almost always leads to a second design iteration.
The Motor as a Sensor
maxon MIND was developed to take condition monitoring and predictive maintenance to a new level. The solution analyzes data read from the controller during machine operation and detects patterns that indicate wear or malfunctions.
How to Build Better Robotics with Integrated Actuators
Reese Abouelnasr, a Mechatronics Engineer with Harmonic Drive, answers a few questions about the latest developments in actuators and the design or engineering challenges these devices can help solve in robotics.
Automate 2026 Q&A with Precision Drive Systems (PDS)
Our engineering team can help improve your robotics process results, and our sales engineers can draw on a deep reservoir of knowledge and tactics for vibration analysis, on-board spindle monitoring, aggregates, and more to protect uptime.
What It Takes to Make Humanoid Robots Move Like Humans: The Engineering Behind Joints, Hands, and Precision Control
A growing trend in humanoid robotics is the shift away from discrete component assembly toward integrated joint modules that combine motor, gearbox, sensors, and drive electronics into compact units.
AWD and SWD drive solutions for AMRs
Companies are pushing semi-automated and Fully automated solutions to address Ergonomics among many other challenges like Efficiency, SKU proliferation, Labor Challenges etc.
Reachy 2: The Open-Source Humanoid Robot Redefining Human-Machine Interaction
Invited by the organizers, the team presented Reachy 1 for the semi-finals, and the version successfully passed the tests. However, to hope to win the final, it became necessary to improve the robot's capabilities in terms of robustness and payload.
Linear Actuators vs Rotary Actuators: The Core Choice for Humanoid Robot Joints
The robot joint module is the core hardware of humanoid robots, currently mainly divided into two major categories: rotary and linear. In humanoid robot designs, the choice often involves trade-offs based on the application scenario and manufacturing cost.
Game Changer in Logistics
Key work steps are being taken over by intelligent logistics robots, such as automatic storage and retrieval machines and driverless transport systems. To work efficiently and reliably around the clock, these robots need flexible and particularly compact drive solutions.
Multi-axis motion control drives pipe-based robots
Surveying and maintaining underground pipes can be complex and resource intensive. To streamline the process, construction and facility management teams are increasingly turning to robots that can provide inspection as well as repair.
Automate 2025 Q&A with maxon group
If your application requires drive systems, stop by the maxon booth to see the latest in dc brushed, brushless and geared motor technology. We offer standard, semi-custom and fully customized drive solutions and our experts are there to help guide you.
Understanding Torque and Speed in Electric Motors
The higher the torque, the greater the ability to rotate heavy objects, overcome tough resistance or to transport objects vertically. Applications which rely on high torque can include hoists and cranes, as well as industrial mixing machines.
Why this wheel drive is getting so much attention from design engineers
To simplify the development of AGVs and AMRs, ElectroCraft offers a unique, integrated wheel drive platform, which provides increased performance and reliability at an affordable price compared to traditional motor/gearbox/wheel combinations.
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