Boston Dynamics has retired the hydraulic version of its Atlas and will begin testing an all-electric humanoid robot in the coming year.

maxon’s portfolio now includes 15 different actuators divided into two families: High Efficiency Joints and High Precision Joints.

Healthcare robotics, particularly surgical systems, have stringent motion control demands, and experts will review the latest options.

The igusGO app uses AI to identify optimization opportunities for robotics designers using lubrication-free motion plastics. 

This series from Applied Motion Products includes low-voltage systems that integrate a servo drive, motor, and encoder into one package.

Harmonic Drive VP Brian Coyne will explain how a low-profile, power-dense actuator can maximize power density.

Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings, explains the potential advantages of ceramic high-precision bearings.

Portescap will exhibit with sibling company Kollmorgen and discuss design for peak motion performance at the Robotics Summit & Expo.

ESTAT Actuation, KEF Robotics, Thiopoly, Thorne Baby, and Piximo make up the Robotics Factory’s first resident cohort.

New lineup offers servo motors in frame sizes of 40, 60, 80, 100 and 130mm and a power range of 100W to 3kW

FAULHABER highlights a new tool changer that can turn specialized robots into flexible machines that can do a range of tasks.

The M-Sense12A is Portescap’s first autoclavable encoder. It has been optimized for surgical robots and can survive up to 2,000+ sterilization cycles.

igus said its new motor for drylin linear axes is a space-saving and cost-effective drive for two mechanical loads.

1X says its NEO android is being developed with embodied AI to handle household tasks and be safe to operate around consumers.

Instantaneous mode switching can help smooth transitions between different servo motor control modes in complex motion applications.

In addition to Sanctuary AI’s internal developments, IP assets from Giant.AI and Tangible Research have accelerated progress on its roadmap.

The short drive unit consists of a brushless DC motor, planetary gearbox, magnetic encoder, and exchangeable wheel.

Tesla released a video showing the improving capabilities of its Optimus humanoid robot, but it faces safety scrutiny over Autopilot.

Indy Autonomous Challenge CEO Paul Mitchell discusses the past year of racing and what’s in store for the coming year of competition.

New product integrates FLEXWAVE, an existing precision control reducer for robots and machine tools, with built-in torque, temperature, and angle sensors.

The issue involves a laparoscope instrument actuator that rotates continuously in one direction after the surgeon removed the engagement of teleoperation on the system.

Delta Line is expanding two of its product lines with the introduction of its 38BLF07 frameless BLDC motor and its Leo B2000 servomotor controller.