Components supplier CCTY recently announced it will exhibit its portfolio of customized humanoid robot bearings at the 2024 Robotics Summit and Expo in booth 234. The trade show will be held May 1-2 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA.
In the robotics sector, CCTY designs motion control components and assemblies for humanoid and industrial robot applications, including rod ends, spherical plain bearings, COM bearings, bushings, and roller bearings that enable articulating joints to rotate freely and smoothly.
To help robot makers develop humanoid robots that emulate the mobility and flexibility of human limbs, CCTY said it designs and manufactures bespoke parts tailored to the unique requirements of each project.
Customer collaboration helps replicate human range of motion
During the summit, CCTY said it will highlight how it is enabling humanoid robots to move using their articulating joint bearings. These critical joints must replicate the natural range of motion found in the human body, while remaining lightweight and durable.
“The development of humanoid robots has garnered significant attention,” said Yaman Obaid, CCTY robotics engineer. “Their seamless motion is enabled by a complex interplay of precision engineering, advanced materials, and cutting-edge technology, with bearings serving as the base that enables these movements.”
At its booth, CCTY said it will demystify the process of bearing design and assembly for robotic applications. The company said its customized approach overcomes the limitations of conventional, off-the-shelf products.
“At the forefront of innovation, CCTY collaborates closely with our customers to design, develop, and test application-specific humanoid robotic bearing solutions,” said Nik Jerinic, CCTY strategic account manager. “We're not like other bearing suppliers. We are problem-solvers who work side-by-side with our clients to create a custom design that meets an application’s precise requirements.”
CCTY said its collaborations with customers has enabled solutions that are making an impact on the future of the humanoid robot industry. During the summit, CCTY will highlight its customizable approach to bearing selection and established portfolio of bearing innovations, including cross roller bearings, ball bearings, angular contact ball bearings, flexible ball bearings, COM bearings/rod ends and linkage assemblies.
Full assemblies and small batches can address design pain points
In addition to custom bearing solutions, CCTY develops full assemblies that it said enables cost savings, streamlined products, and simplified vendor management for its customers. With its ability to manufacture small batches, CCTY said it can serve as a trusted engineering partner to companies working in the fast-paced robotics industry.
During the conference, CCTY experts will also discuss robotics industry trends and themes, including the importance of backlash and its impact on humanoid movement, seals in robotic applications, and finding the right balance for minimizing torque and clearance.
“When speaking with new and potential customers, our engineers often find that they’re able to present or share a new idea or enhancement - for example, a new design idea or material selection - that improves upon the customer’s existing idea,” said Jerinic. “This is the type of partner CCTY wants to be for our robotics customers: someone who helps them raise the bar in this high-potential and fast-growing industry.”
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