Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.85
October 07, 2024
…changes at junctions, enhancing the robot's operational efficiency. CAN bus, RS232 interface compatibility, USB configuration Naviq said its MTS160 can function as the primary guidance sensor in cost-effective robots on fixed paths, or serve as a supplementary component in robots with laser or vision navigation systems for precise, last-millimeter positioning. The MTS160 features an M8 4-pin watertight connector for power and signal transmission, and supports CAN bus and RS232 interfaces, ensuring compatibility with numerous programmable logic controller (PLC) brands and microcomputers. The company said its compact design, measuring only 165 x 35 x 25 millimeters - about 6.5 x 1.4…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
September 09, 2024
…allows power to be slowly “sipped” from the main bus during the entire cycle, actuating the solenoid with bursts of power to generate high velocity as needed. Johnson Electric said the integrated drive unit eliminates the needs for an external solenoid driver, control box, and assembly labor. Solligence fast rotary actuators generate minimal impact energy when activated, which Johnson Electric said can enable a service life rating of 25 million cycles or more and enable quiet operation. Units do not require lubrication, adjustment, nor maintenance for their entire lifecycle. Actuators come fully pre-programmed with auto-calibration enabled, simplifying installation. Want to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
June 26, 2024
…Forcen’s on-board edge intelligence. This edge intelligence comes factory compensated and calibrated with network connection to any standard digital bus (USB, CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT) to create a full-stack force/torque sensing solution that is plug-and-play with low maintenance or calibration operation.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
March 26, 2024
…senior director of US Development & Engineering Spencer Farland BU College of Engineering Dean Ad Interim Elise Morgan; and RASTIC director Kenneth Sebesta. Introductions were led by Ioannis (Yannis) Paschalidis, RASTIC principal investigator, director of Hariri Institute for Computing, distinguished professor of engineering (ECE, SE, BME), and founding faculty of Boston University’s Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences. Located on Boston University’s Charles River Campus, the 2,000 square foot RASTIC facility features areas dedicated to AI and soft robotics development, device construction, an arena for robot testing, and a miniature city to further autonomous vehicle research. At RASTIC, students will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.67
December 12, 2023
…intelligent flight control system. The drone upgrade utilizes CAN bus communication design and sensor redundancy, demonstrating strong interference resistance and expandability with a maximum communication range extended to 30KM. Emergency safeguard mechanisms: Featuring advanced adaptive control system and a robust emergency safeguard mechanism, the PH-20 ensures unparalleled flight safety and reliability. Payload flexibility & mission versatility: Operation is simplified, and task diversity is enhanced. Payloads can be assembled and integrated as customized requirements, catering to missions such as high-precision mapping, surveillance, mining surveys, oil and gas pipeline inspections, etc. Surveillance missions are integrated with payloads such as gimbal cameras, loudspeakers,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.38
June 16, 2023
…it will unlock.” BYD stands for “Build Your Dreams” and claimed that its electric vehicle technologies work with cars, buses, trucks, forklifts, and rail systems such as Skyrail. The Pasadena, Calif.-based company described itself as “The Official Sponsor of Mother Nature” because it is dedicated to creating a zero-emission ecosystem including technology for solar electricity generation, energy storage, and battery-powered vehicles. Globally, BYD said it is committed to corporate social responsibility, monitoring its supply chain in terms of human rights, environmental safety, hazardous substance control, and intellectual property rights. BYD has more than 700,000 employees around the world, including nearly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.27
June 12, 2023
…Servi mobile robot can run food, deliver drinks, and bus tables. It has been deployed in hospitality, healthcare, retail, and real estate venues in North America, Europe, and Asia. The Servi Lift line works with elevators. The Servi Plus model also includes responsive lighting, an expanded 16-plus dish capacity, and an 88-lb. payload to cover large restaurants and busy periods. Both robots are National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)-certified and can be integrated into any service industry workflow while adhering to all health code and compliance standards, said Bear Robotics. The company said Servi is currently deployed in partnership with major brands…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.43
May 19, 2023
…network up to 500 I/O modules on a single bus node and mix and match both electrics and pneumatics on the same I/O network for greater flexibility and to develop unique systems, it said. A free online configuration tool can speed design, while plug-and-play performance can reduce wiring and shorten installation time, Festo said. CPX-AP-I is compatible with the leading communications protocols, including Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT to enable the Festo ecosystem’s connectivity. The bus modules (top left) connected to the controller, daisy-chained digital and analog input blocks (center), and valve terminal (lower left) illustrate the CPX-AP-I decentralized I/O topology.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.08
April 10, 2023
…protocol based on the Controller Area Network, or CAN bus. Scythe Robotics uses an automotive-grade CAN bus as the “backbone” of its autonomous mower, the M.52. The company said it developed CANfentti because it found other open-source CAN frameworks “too constraining.” “Given the complex communication needs across the range of specialized components in Scythe M.52, we knew we’d have to leverage a higher-level CAN protocol,” said Matt Quick, lead firmware engineer at Scythe, in a statement. “A number of our vendors already support CANopen, making it a great fit for us. But as advantageous as CANopen is, the available open…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.57
March 16, 2023
…configure the robot to feature an on-board battery charger, bus bar, and current collector to have it operate continuously. Using radio frequency identification transponders and field-test wire guidance, the robot has a precise understanding of its position within a warehouse. The robot can be operated manually, semi-autonomously, and fully autonomously, according to Mitsubishi. The robot is battery powered and was designed to be energy-efficient, the company said. It also was built with modularity and reparability in mind. Customers can customize the mast and carriage configurations for their specific use cases. Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas at ProMat 2023 Mitsubishi Logisnext will be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.53
February 02, 2023
…according to the company. Denali supports EtherCAT with a bus latency down to 1 cycle. This can improve the cost-efficiency of embedding multiple axes into a single PCB, said Celera Motion. Denali joins the Ingenia line of servo drives for robotics applications. Source: Celera Motion Celera Motion lists key features Celera Motion also listed the following features of the Denali servo drives: Compact and miniature; the world’s smallest servo drives, weighing only 8g Dual loop support for unparalleled precision Extremely fast servo loops for smooth operation PWM frequency up to 150 kHz for low inductance motors High efficiency and low…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.84
January 05, 2023
…have developed will also make it possible to build buses that can be retrofitted with autonomous mobility technologies,” said Navya. Navya and BlueBus worked with Keolis and Plastic Omnium as part of the EFIBA (Emergence Filière Industrielle Bus Autonome) project supported by the France Relance program. Tests validate electric, autonomous shuttles Founded in 2007, BlueBus manufactures 100% electric buses in 6-m (19.6 ft.) and 12-m (39.3 ft.) sizes. The zero-emission, silent vehicles meet the demands of local authorites and transport operators for clean and sustainable mobility, said the Bolloré Group unit. “The Bluebus [shuttles] are also equipped with Blue Solutions'…
