Robotics and Automation White Papers

A high-fidelity, robot-free data engine for training manipulation policies that deploy directly on real robots—without teleoperated robot demonstrations.

Drones have progressed rapidly from experimental platforms into mission-critical systems used across a range of industries. As airframes, sensors, and autonomy software advance, the demands placed on electromechanical subsystems have increased significantly. Motors sit at the center of this evolution, directly influencing payload capability, endurance, controllability, and overall system reliability. This whitepaper is intended for engineers involved in the design and selection of motors for drone applications. It reflects engineering insight informed by Allient Inc.’s experience developing motor solutions for UAV platforms and other demanding aerospace and defense applications.

When you’re choosing an encoder for a motion control system, you’ll be faced with numerous technical terms. The amount of data available can be overwhelming. Which critical terms should you focus on first, and which can be deferred? This paper looks at three important concepts that deserve your attention: resolution, accuracy and precision.

In the latest episode of e-con Systems' Vision Vitals podcast, we explore vision technologies guiding autonomous delivery robots through the last mile of fulfillment. These compact sidewalk systems weave through pedestrians, pets, curbs, and traffic while weather, glare, and low light keep changing. Cameras empower them by guiding routes, tracking obstacles, and enabling safe arrivals at doorsteps. See how multi-camera layouts, HDR, low-light and NIR support, and EMI-resistant interfaces keep vision stable from hub to doorstep. Learn how stereo and Time-of-Flight depth, compact MIPI sensors, long-reach GMSL links, rugged housings, and encrypted data paths help, from prototype to full fleet deployment.

Sonair's first-ever whitepaper, “Beyond sight,” dives deep into why multisensory perception is the future of autonomy and exactly how Sonair’s 3D ultrasonic sensing tech is bringing a new dimension of safety and reliability to autonomous machines.