Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are essential in warehouse operations and Industry 4.0 logistics supply chains, including last-mile delivery. RF connectors and cable assemblies support the edge … [Read more...] about Amphenol RF solutions enable the RF & video signal chains in industrial robots
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2022 Robotics Handbook
The hot-take artists wasted no time after the recent Argo AI shutdown. This was an unexpected move by Ford and Volkswagen, which were the two largest financial backers of the once-promising autonomous … [Read more...] about 2022 Robotics Handbook
Robotics Advance with AI Technologies
The rising interest in AI-first solution modeling suggests that a rethinking of conventional industrial robotics design and development is needed. Rather than relying on an approach in which existing … [Read more...] about Robotics Advance with AI Technologies
Wave Springs Pack More Force into Less Space
Tried and true coil springs and disc springs work well in many engineering applications. However, it pays to compare these familiar options to another innovative spring design—flat-wire wave springs. … [Read more...] about Wave Springs Pack More Force into Less Space
Magnetic sensor ensures safety features in depaneling machines
The new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC has now been in force for some time, making it increasingly important for safety-related features to be implemented in mechanical engineering. In doing so, it is … [Read more...] about Magnetic sensor ensures safety features in depaneling machines
Force Sensors in Robotic Design
From the operating room to the manufacturing floor, the robotic industry continues to grow and mature. As demand for robotic devices increases, so do the technology requirements. … [Read more...] about Force Sensors in Robotic Design
Brushless Motor Winding Parameters – What They Mean and How to Choose the Best Winding
When designing a brushless motor into your application there is more to consider than just the speed, torque and voltage ratings. Inductance, Coulomb Friction, and Viscous Damping also have a great … [Read more...] about Brushless Motor Winding Parameters – What They Mean and How to Choose the Best Winding
The Perfect Motion for Any Robot
Elmo's Ultimate Multi-Axis and servo solution incorporated in the design and development of the first Chinese Collaborative Robot by Siasun, China. … [Read more...] about The Perfect Motion for Any Robot
Avoid the mistake of buying axes you don’t even need
Traditional, tried-and-true SCARA robots remain a very popular solution for palletizing and tray packing applications. However, their typical design configuration features four axes consisting of two … [Read more...] about Avoid the mistake of buying axes you don’t even need
How To Specify Couplings For Servo Applications
Having trouble choosing the correct coupling style? Understanding application requirements with regard to factors such as torque, stiffness, rpm values and shaft misalignment details will easily … [Read more...] about How To Specify Couplings For Servo Applications