Automation technology suppliers are integrating robot kinematics directly into PLCs, simplifying programming, reducing costs, ...

SAB Bröckskes introduces a new control cable for robot drag chain applications to the market, engineered for use in paint robots, axis 7. The cable is designed for use in robots particularly in drag ...

Ever since he looked into them as a way to water and care for his plants, [Tom] has been fascinated with cable robots. These high-flying gadgets can move in three dimensions over huge areas, provided ...

One of the most basic problems with robotic arms and similar systems is keeping the weight down, as more weight requires a more rigid frame and stronger actuators. Cable-driven systems are a classic ...

Many military robots rely on flexible, flat cables from Cicoil Corp., Valencia, Calif. The cables’ form factor makes them lightweight and compact, which saves space and power Many military robots rely ...

A robot with a pair of grippers on its arms can untangle long, knotted cables. The technology could be used to fit electrical cables in aircraft or offer household assistance to older people, but at ...

This article examines how cameras are deployed in robotics and how GMSL can enable scalable, performance-driven robotic ...