When Tesla’s Optimus takes its first step and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas performs a backflip, what you see is algorithmic prowess, but what I see is the motors “carrying the entire industry forward.” Motors account for over 25% of the cost of humanoid robots, with each robot requiring 40 joint motors, while the global motor market … Read more
Source | Motor Research Institute Precise, efficient, and powerful, micro motors enable the flexible movement of robots In our daily lives, from smart vacuum robots to mechanical arms in factories, the flexible movements of these machines rely on their ‘joints’—the motors. But did you know? The motors used in robot joints are not ordinary motors; … Read more
☞ This is the 14970th article published by Metal Processing (mw1950pub). Editor’s Note With the advent of Industry 4.0 and corresponding national policies, the fourth industrial revolution, led by intelligent manufacturing, is approaching. At the same time, the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) further promotes the automation, intelligence, and widespread application of industrial control. … Read more
1. Main Body The main mechanical body consists of the base and the actuating mechanism, including the upper arm, lower arm, wrist, and hand, forming a multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical system. Some robots also have walking mechanisms. Industrial robots typically have six degrees of freedom or even more, with the wrist usually having 1 to 3 degrees … Read more
Industrial robots have penetrated various industries, assisting people in tasks such as welding, handling, spraying, and stamping. Have you ever wondered how robots accomplish these tasks? What is their internal structure like? Today, we will explore the structure and principles of industrial robots through an animated video.Robots can be divided into hardware and software components. … Read more
1. Overview The positioning instructions in Mitsubishi PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) are core functions for achieving precise position control, widely used in automated production lines, CNC machine tools, robotics, and other fields. By controlling servo motors or stepper motors through pulse output, various motion control needs can be met, ranging from simple point control to … Read more
In today’s rapidly advancing technology landscape, innovation is the core driving force behind enterprise development. Wolf Electric continuously explores innovation in the field of automation equipment, achieving multiple technological breakthroughs with products such as precision servo injection molding machines and automated arms, setting new benchmarks for industry development. Wolf Electric’s precision servo injection molding machine … Read more
In the current era of rapid technological advancement, the robotics industry is experiencing a golden period of development. As the core component of robots, actuators function like human “joints” and “muscles,” playing a crucial role in converting control signals into mechanical actions, and are essential in fields such as industry, services, and healthcare. 1. Servo … Read more
Abstract:Robotic arms are widely used in the industrial field, with grasping and placing being a common task. To promote the development of numerous industrial tasks, especially in laboratory environments, it is essential to quickly build robotic arm prototypes. This study aims to design a small three-degree-of-freedom robotic arm for grasping and placing tasks using inverse … Read more
Guangdong Intelligent Robot Research Institute Breakthrough Core Technologies for Independent Innovation ▼ Introduction Industrial robots are widely used in manufacturing industries such as automotive, electronics, and food. They can replace repetitive machine operations and are machines that rely on their own power and control capabilities to perform various functions. They can be commanded by humans … Read more