The ‘Sensory System’ Sensors for Robot-Environment Interaction

The 'Sensory System' Sensors for Robot-Environment Interaction

Robot sensors are the “sensory system” that enables robots to interact with their environment. They are responsible for collecting information about internal states and external environments, forming the core foundation for robots to achieve autonomous decision-making, precise operations, and environmental adaptability. Application Scenario Examples Industrial Robots: Force control assembly (torque sensors) + Visual positioning (cameras) … Read more

Fundamental Knowledge You Must Know About Robots

Fundamental Knowledge You Must Know About Robots

The history of robots is not long; it truly began in 1959 when Engelberger and Devol created the world’s first industrial robot. Engelberger studied servo theory in college, which is a theory that studies how motion mechanisms can better track control signals. Devol invented a system in 1946 that could “replay” the recorded movements of … Read more

Illustrated Guide to Industrial Robot Control and PLC Communication

Illustrated Guide to Industrial Robot Control and PLC Communication

As the application of industrial robots becomes increasingly widespread, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are being extensively used to control industrial robots. For technicians engaged in the industrial robot industry or those looking to enter this field, mastering the knowledge and skills of communication between PLCs and industrial robots has become increasingly important. Thus, the “Illustrated … Read more

AI + 3D! Industrial Robot ‘Visual Brain’ Established in Hefei

A company focused on the research and development of robotic “eyes” and “brains”—Anhui Migration Robot Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Migration Technology”) has officially settled in Hefei. On June 10, reporters visited this company to explore the innovative solutions it brings to the automotive production sector in Hefei. “Currently, we mainly provide industrial … Read more

Comprehensive Collection of Robot-Related Data (4 Data Sets)

Comprehensive Collection of Robot-Related Data (4 Data Sets)

This comprehensive collection of robot data 1.0 includes the following data: 1. IFR Robot Data 2. Original and Calculated Robot Installation Density 3. Industrial Robot Penetration of Listed Companies 4. Patent Data of Robots from Listed Companies Data Sources 1. IFR Robot Data: The industrial robot data used comes from the International Federation of Robotics … Read more

Industrial Robots Are Becoming Your Colleagues, Are You Afraid?

Industrial Robots Are Becoming Your Colleagues, Are You Afraid?

Introduction The march of industrial robots into human workplaces has never stopped; they are becoming your colleagues, working alongside you. The following animated images showcase the industries where robots have emerged~ Robots on the assembly line ▼ Robots getting a haircut ▼ Tiling robots ▼ The most common automotive production line workshop ▼ On the … Read more

Industrial Robots and Humanoid Robots: The “Twin Codes” of Control

Industrial Robots and Humanoid Robots: The "Twin Codes" of Control

Industrial Robots: The Unsung Heroes of the Industry Industrial robots are undoubtedly the unsung heroes in the industrial sector. In automotive manufacturing plants, they showcase their capabilities. Take automotive welding as an example; the mechanical arms of industrial robots are flexible and precise, able to move quickly across complex body structures to perform spot welding, … Read more

The Battle of Industrial Robots: China’s Rise, Global Competition, and Technological Restructuring

The Battle of Industrial Robots: China's Rise, Global Competition, and Technological Restructuring

Introduction On May 12, 2025, the “Battle of Industrial Robots” reported by the Reference News revealed a silent yet profound global industrial transformation: China, with a stock of 2 million industrial robots, occupies 43% of the global market, with a localization rate exceeding 58%, transitioning from a “follower” to a “rule-definer”. Behind this competition lies … Read more

Member Company Dynamics | The Ecological Niche of Embodied Intelligence in the Industry

With the continuous breakthroughs in core technologies such as artificial intelligence large models, servo drive systems, and multi-dimensional sensing technologies, embodied intelligence is accelerating its transition from the laboratory to industrial production lines and diversified service scenarios. At the “2025 (Second) High-tech Robot Humanoid Robot Technology Application Summit”, the honorary president of the Municipal Youth … Read more

Research Analysis | Applications of Industrial Robots, Skill Disparities, and Income Inequality

Research Analysis | Applications of Industrial Robots, Skill Disparities, and Income Inequality

Source: “Dynamic Economics”2025, Issue 2Applications of Industrial Robots, Skill Disparities, and Income Inequality —— A Perspective Based on Urban-Rural Dual Structure Cheng Shixiong Chen Yufei With the rapid rise of the intelligent technology revolution globally, intelligent manufacturing equipment represented by industrial robots is gradually being widely used by enterprises, which inevitably affects the employment and … Read more