Specially adapted to robotics
Heidenhain presents the ECI 4000 absolute inductive rotary encoder for hollow shaft diameters of 180 mm - especially for applications in robotics.
read more...read more...The role of multi-agent systems
Companies are still finding it difficult to implement batch size 1 as part of Industry 4.0. A multi-agent system that can be integrated into RAMI 4.0 and also maps the model of the Industry 4.0 component can provide support here.
read more...The status quo of OPC UA Vision
With the publication of the OPC UA Companion Specification for industrial image processing, Industry 4.0 is now also becoming a reality for this sector. An overview.
read more...Modular safety strategy for cobot concepts
When it comes to the question of safety in automated environments, the answer to date has usually been simply 'emergency stop'. With the advent of collaborative robots, new, much more powerful and flexible solutions are now required.
read more...The path to the CE mark
Robots should work more closely with humans. ISO/TS 15066 provides normative answers to the new challenges of human-robot collaboration (HRC), but in practice, the path to mandatory CE marking remains a challenge.
read more...Special robotics variant
Sensopart is expanding its "Visor" vision sensor series with a variant specifically for robotics. The Visor Robotic provides all information already converted into robot coordinates so that the results can be used directly on the robot.
read more...Probably the fastest goalkeeper in the world
Messi, Neymar and many other soccer greats have tried, but none of them have been able to beat this goalkeeper on the penalty kick. There is no human between the posts, but a robot - the 'RoboKeeper' - and probably the fastest goalkeeper in the world.
read more...Thermal images guide autonomous robot 'Anymal'
When autonomous robots such as 'Anymal' help to search for casualties in rough terrain, thermography is almost indispensable.
read more...Overview of robotics and automation
Distrelec, online retailer for electronics, has published the 'Robotics and Automation Guide'. This is intended to support the development and maintenance of robotics and automation systems. Computer&AUTOMATION offers the guide for download.
read more...The benefits of perceptual computing
Modern machines are increasingly capable of 'feeling' and 'understanding' in a human-like way, interacting with their environment and constantly learning. Perceptual computing' is an important key to this.
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