How to Understand PLC Programs? 1. Fully understand the process flow of machine automation equipment. 2. Fully comprehend the principles and installation locations of all sensors. 3. Fully understand all actuators including inverters, servo motors, stepper motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanisms, their principles, and the reasons for their use. 4. Understand the wiring of … Read more
Imagine an automated factory: conveyor belts operating precisely, robotic arms moving freely, production lines running 24/7… Who is giving the orders behind this orderly operation? Is it a group of engineers frantically operating computers in the background? No! The real conductor is a metal box called PLC. It is the “strongest brain” in the field … Read more
Swedish strength training equipment manufacturerEleikohas launched its next-generation barbell product,which integrates sensors into the barbell shaft to provide weightlifters and coaches with data on performance and training. Image source:Eleiko If previous barbells were merely a piece of iron, now Eleiko’s barbell sensor kit (priced at $895) instantly gives the barbell a “brain”: objective speed data … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Introduction In modern welding workshops, fixtures are no longer cold steel giants. Beyond precise pneumatic and mechanical structures, they are endowed with perceptive “nerves” and “eyes.” These “eyes”—various sensors—monitor every subtle aspect of the production process in real-time, serving as the unsung heroes behind achieving high automation, high … Read more
Click 【Industrial Automation Insights】 to follow us! This article takes the perception system composed of various sensors as a starting point, detailing the application and functions of sensors in the stacking machine system of a three-dimensional warehouse. Based on the characteristics of various sensors, customized applications have been implemented to achieve functions such as positioning … Read more
First, congratulations to China’s Xiaobotong: Chip Origin has reached a new high, with some sellers seeing over 200 billion. For those unfamiliar, you can refer to the following article: China Xiaobotong. The new news here is that Byte’s ASIC has increased its shipment volume by 50%. Today’s main update is on robotics:Robotics was actually a … Read more
ArticleOverview In this article, DigiKey introduces how to utilizehardcore development tools to achieve the development of environmental sensing systems. The article elaborates on how theGravity series sensors accurately capture environmental data, combined with theFireBeetle2 ESP32-S3-U and theM10 main control board to realize localAI inference and data visualization interaction. The article emphasizes that the open-source platform … Read more
Integration of Machine Vision and Sensors The “Eyes” and “Touch” of Robots QAWhat is machine vision and why is it so important for robots? “Carbon emissions” simply refer to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted. In human daily activities, carbon dioxide is emitted at all times. For example, cars burning gasoline and households using … Read more
Special Statement: The cases mentioned in this article are not recommendations, only technical or financial analysis, and should not be used as any investment basis. The stock market has risks, and investment should be cautious! The dexterous hands of humanoid robots, as the core medium for interaction between robots and the external environment, directly determine … Read more
There are thousands of different types of sensors on the market. This article discusses the classification of commonly used sensors in edge AI based on the book AI at the Edge. A good way to group sensors is by their modalities, which refer to the ways in which something occurs or is experienced. From a … Read more