Designing a Resilient Autonomous Robot for Harsh Environments

Harsh environments are challenging for robots and engineers, but they're not impossible to conquer. Building a rugged, durable robot is all about choosing the right components, from drive train to sensor array.

Robotic Dog Can Carry Out Inspections Autonomously

Remote offshore installations, dusty mines, dirty sewers: environments made by people for people. Yet operating them is dangerous. The solution? The robotic dog from ANYbotics, which can carry out inspections autonomously.

Robotics Designed for Harsh Environments

In the following article we will discuss how one company employs creative design techniques and online configuration tools to provide customized motors and gearheads for their latest robotic arm and gripper - able to fit into a wide variety of applications.

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Featured Product

Harmonic Drive - Coming Soon! Integrated Actuators with EtherCAT

Harmonic Drive - Coming Soon! Integrated Actuators with EtherCAT

The IDT Series is a family of compact actuators with an integrated servo drive with CANopen® and, coming soon, EtherCAT. With high torque, exceptional accuracy and repeatability, these actuators eliminate the need for an external drive and greatly simplify cabling.

Robotics and Automation - Featured Company

Harmonic Drive LLC

Harmonic Drive LLC

Harmonic Drive LLC (HDLLC) designs and manufactures precision servo actuators, gearheads and gear components. Harmonic Drive® gears play critical roles in robotics, medical diagnostics and surgical robotics. We work with industry-leading customers and companies of all sizes to provide both standard product and custom-engineered solutions. The majority of the products sold by HDLLC are proudly made at our US headquarters and manufacturing facility in Massachusetts.