In robotics, movements must be precise and well-controlled. As robots are asked to do more as industry becomes more familiar with the technology, there will be an increasing need for high accuracy ...

We’d be entirely wrong to think that Fichertechnik is just a toy for kids. It’s also perfect for prototyping the control system of robots. [davidatfsg]’s recent entry in the Hackaday Prize, Delta ...

The Rock-Tenn paperboard mill in Aurora, Ill., automated the positioning and tensioning of belts on its conveyor system with low-cost motors and drives paired with absolute encoders. When the ...

Rotary encoders are used in a range of industrial applications, from speed monitoring on conveyor systems to position control on automated handling machines Rotary encoders are used in a range of ...

RoEq’s new TMS-C500 Ext and S-Cart500Ext allows users of the MiR250 to double the mobile robot’s load carrying capacity. At Modex 2022, RoEq also highlighted its GuardCom system for sensor-driven ...