Robotics and Automation White Papers

The future of robotics is being shaped by powerful technologies like AI, edge computing, and high-speed connectivity, driving smarter, more responsive machines across industries. Robots are no longer confined to static environments—they are evolving to interact dynamically with humans and their surroundings. This eBook explores the impact of robotics in diverse fields, from home automation and medical technology to automotive, data centers, and industrial applications. It highlights challenges like power efficiency, miniaturization, and ruggedization, while showcasing Molex’s innovative solutions tailored for each domain.

Read on as we discuss the latest protocols that are shaping the future of machine vision, including advancements in communication, data processing, and interoperability standards.

A new sensor technology, inspired by nature and the human brain in particular, pursues precisely this approach. Instead of generating a flood of redundant image information, this technology concentrates exclusively on what is really changing. Result: High-precision movement information with a drastically reduced amount of data. This opens up completely new possibilities - especially in applications where speed and efficiency are important. The exact name of this groundbreaking revolution is "event-based vision sensor", or EVS for short.

Servo and DC drives are core components in modern motion systems, influencing speed, torque, and control precision across industrial applications. This Design Guide provides engineers with a clear, comparative view of drive technologies—covering analog vs. digital systems, pulse-width modulation (PWM) vs. linear amplification, and centralized vs. distributed architectures. It also explores tuning strategies, feedback integration, and the expanding role of universal drives in diverse motor types and machine configurations.

Autonomous Process Control (APC) represents a transformative approach for quality production without human intervention. This white paper details autonomy in process control as the foundational capability of fully autonomous manufacturing. Benefits include: Over 30% reduction in Defects 25-45% higher Yields Improved Margins

The study of motor dynamics and motor dynamism is crucial for the design and analysis of motion control systems, as well as for the control of AC and DC motors.

In small-scale automation, choosing the right robotic arm is less about raw power and more about precision, flexibility, and footprint.

Warehouse and distribution center operators are increasingly turning to robotic automation to address business and technical challenges, as well as open up new lines of business, providing many opportunities for producers of robotics solutions. The new whitepaper, Gearbox Systems and Robotic Warehouse Automation Opportunities, discusses the growing importance and opportunities of robotic automation in warehouses and distribution centers, highlighting the benefits, market trends, and investment in robotics technologies to enhance operational efficiency and flexibility.

Are you tired of spending countless hours programming your robots? Are you confused by the lack of standardized programming languages? Do you wonder if there is a better way to program all your robots? Look no further, as this eBook has all the answers you need! Discover the importance of standardization and how advances in robotic technology continue to drive the need for a universal programming solution. Whether you are an experienced robot programmer or just starting to explore robotic solutions, this eBook is perfect for you.

From industrial robots and factory automation systems to medical devices, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles (EVs), motors drive the machinery that powers our modern world. In 14 Experts Discuss Motor Control in Modern Applications, engineers from ADI and other technology companies offer their perspectives on how ADI is helping meet the growing demands for intelligent, high-performance motor solutions.

Robotics has become a staple of the manufacturing sector, essential for maximizing productivity, ensuring quality, and reducing labor costs. As valuable as robotics are, many solutions fall short of the time-to-impact metric that manufacturers seek. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based, closed-loop automation. Closed-loop, AI software can be thought of as the facilitator of robotics evolution. It ensures that robots adapt to their environment as conditions fluctuate. Without it, industrial robots will be stuck in the past, unable to achieve true digital transformation.

In 9 Experts Discuss Robotics, AI, and ML in Industrial Applications, engineers from ADI, Samtec, and other companies discuss how AI and ML have introduced unprecedented levels of adaptability to the factory floor. Through AI and ML, robots are now able to perceive their environment, recognize patterns, and make decisions based on real-time data. The eBook also highlights many of the products that both ADI and Samtec offer that support the integration of AI and ML into industrial automation.

In-depth technical papers written with the engineer in mind. Including data direct from the igus® test lab