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Robots may appear simple from the outside, but internally, they are complex integrated systems composed of multiple elements that work together.
At the most basic level, every robot functions through a combination of the 5 key components: power supply, sensors, control unit, actuators, and end effectors.
In this blog, we will explore the 5 key components of a general robot and understand how they work. [Read more…] about What Are the 5 Key Components of a Robot and How Do They Work?
Bal Seal Engineering, a manufacturer of custom-engineered sealing solutions, is now providing spring-energized seals that are pre-certified to meet IP67 and IP69 rating requirements common to robotics applications.
This pre-certification eliminates the need for in-house or outsourced seal testing, saving time, reducing costs, and simplifying logistics for robotics designers.
Bal Seal provides standard and custom-developed spring-energized seals pre-certified to IP67 or IP69 requirements, as required. IP67 certification indicates a seal is dust-tight and can be submerged in water up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) for a limited time without damage. [Read more…] about Bal Seal Engineering releases seals for robotics pre-certified to IP67 and IP69 requirements
This article is part of a series of articles based on common questions in robotics. The previous article dealt with the question: What is a robot?
Robots are machines designed to perform tasks – ranging from simple, repetitive actions to complex decision-making processes. But how do they actually work?
At the most basic level, every robot operates through a combination of four core components: sensors, controllers, actuators, and software. These systems work together, often in a closed feedback loop, to carry out programmed instructions and respond to the environment in real time. [Read more…] about How do robots work? Sensors, controllers, actuators and software explained
Yaskawa, one of the largest industrial robot manufacturers in the world, is preparing to supply core robot parts to smaller Chinese competitors, according to a report in Nikkei.
This is a new strategy for the company, which is part of the giant Japanese Yaskawa Electric company and produces robots under the global brand names of Yaskawa and Motoman.
Nikkei reports that Yaskawa has decided to take an approach similar to the “Intel Inside” campaign in which chipmaker Intel chose to supply processors to computer manufacturers rather than launch its own computer brand. [Read more…] about Yaskawa to adopt ‘Intel Inside’ strategy and supply core parts to other industrial robot makers
