Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.23
June 19, 2021
…their ability to move in six degrees of freedom (DoF), said Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It defined six DoF as translational movement along the three spatial axes, and rotational movement about those three axes, commonly known as roll, pitch and yaw angles. While researchers have previously created six DoF miniature robots, the new NTU miniature robots can rotate 43 times faster than them in the critical sixth DoF when their orientation is precisely controlled. They can also be made with soft materials and thus can replicate important mechanical qualities—one type can swim like a jellyfish, and another has a gripping…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.21
December 21, 2023
…of performing tasks that are unsafe, repetitive, or boring. The Gen 2 robot features Tesla-designed actuators and sensors, a 2-DoF actuated neck, and is capable of walking 30% faster than previous models, Tesla claimed in the video. Torque sensing, human foot geometry, and articulated toe sections aid in walking. There’s a 10k weight reduction from prior models, Tesla said, and the robot features improved balance and full-body control. Optimus Gen 2 also is equipped with brand new hands that are faster and can boast 11-DoF for more delicate object manipulation. Watch this video to learn more about Optimus Gen 2.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.44
June 26, 2024
…in October, covering three and six degrees of freedom (DOF) force/torque sensors as well as cross-roller bearing free three DOF joint torque sensors and three DOF gripper fingers. AI, sensor technology for less-structured robotics applications Forcen said complex and less-structured robotics applications are challenging for conventional force/torque sensing technologies because of the risk of repeated impact and overload, wide temperature ranges or changes, and extreme constraints on size and weight. These applications are becoming increasingly common, such as with surgical, logistics, humanoid, quadrupedal, aerospace, agriculture, food and beverage, and underwater robotics. Forcen said its full stack force/torque sensing systems are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.68
September 25, 2022
…axes. Depending on the application, more degrees of freedom (DoF) may not always be better. Here are the basics for determining the right number of axes for your robot. Axes and robot functionality In most cases, a robot's number of axes cannot be changed after it has been built (although mounting options can change that). So, DoF is a core part of a robot arm's design, determining its range of capabilities, noted gripper provider Robotiq. Without enough movement, a robot won’t be able to perform the necessary tasks. Too many degrees of freedom can also be a problem, making the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.67
September 02, 2022
…same characteristics for general tasks. We can produce a multi-DoF [degree-of-freedom] system at the same price or less. Instead of trying to get to a certain level of accuracy over time, we can build a 30-DoF robot versus a four-DoF system. We'll be able to produce humanoid robots for less than industrial robots. We’ve built more than 30 unique electric actuators in a different way toward scalability. The second challenge is versatility. In addition to a hardware platform capable of a wider range of tasks, you need AI. One example is vision-based grasping. Right now, that's happening in more controlled…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.67
April 27, 2021
…robot] with two and a half degrees of freedom [DoF] and add a six-DoF arm, the edge cases multiply,” he said. “For mobile manipulation, you absolutely have to have a human in the loop.” Market small but growing “It was a seminal moment when A3's [the Association for Advancing Automation] numbers came out last year, noting that non-automotive robot sales surpassed automotive,” Nieves said. “While that won't be the case every year, it will be the case more often going forward.” “The robotics industry is still small—there are just 3 million industrial robots in the world,” he noted. “A 400-…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.66
January 09, 2023
…3.2 and DC power supply connectors. A six degree-of-freedom (DOF) inertial measurement unit (IMU) module provides orientation. The universal trigger control system provides accurate frame synchronization and uses standard Ethernet cables for multi-camera and multi-sensor networks. The software development kit (SDK) enables easy setup and registration, and a rich set of APIs allows integration with various robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, said Orbbec. The Femto Mega 3D camera can be used in industrial systems such as mobile robots and cargo scanning. Source: Orbbec Femto Mega aids developers and users “Our large-scale cargo digitization solution is built using Microsoft’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.55
October 14, 2022
…The University of Lincoln team proposed a seven degrees-of-freedom (DoF), fully dexterous, end-over-end walking robot, or E-Walker. The limbed system uses the Robot Operating System (ROS) and can move along a surface to different locations to perform tasks. The researchers conducted an in-depth design engineering exercise to test the robot for its capabilities to efficiently assemble a 25 m LAST in orbit. They compared the robot to the existing Canadarm2 and the European Robotic Arm on the International Space Station. In addition, the team developed a scaled-down prototype for Earth-analog testing and performed another design engineering exercise. “Our analysis shows…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.45
October 13, 2023
…on investment], we just need a two or three DoF [degree-of-freedom] actuator product to be profitable.” Electric Sheep added that its robotic mowers don’t require an engineer on site – they can just be shipped to the site and begin tasks alongside the crew. This is only possible through a full-stack data channel and the large volume of data that the robots are continually trained on, the company claimed. While 80% to 90% of Electric Sheep's current market ranges from complex residential yards and highway medians to corporate and urban parks, Murty noted that Electric Sheep is working on robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.42
January 04, 2023
…Robotics aeo's dual arms have seven degrees of freedom (DOF), and each can lift up to 8 lb. (3.6 kg). The robot can perform tasks such as delivery or disinfection with one arm, while the other arm is free for mobility tasks such as operating elevators and opening doors. “The beauty of aeo is that it can use the arms for different tasks depending on the use case, or [it] can do both at the same time,” said Huang. “We have customers that use aeo for disinfecting elevators—aeo uses one arm to push the elevator button and the other arm…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.30
July 24, 2022
…that it’s presently addressed with a general-purpose, six degree-of-freedom (DoF) arm that is not optimized for any specific CNC machine. It involves integration, personnel training, custom tooling, and myriad other friction points or barriers to entry. Several options are available, including choices of robot make, size, and internal or external integration partner. This and other steps can quickly add up to a custom project, improving productivity but not necessarily optimization. There is now quite a bit of experience with machine tending, but it still lacks the simplicity of an “out of box” system with a central point of contact and…
