Robotic joint design can significantly enhance or hinder how the relevant machine operates. That’s especially true with robots that perform various tasks, including handling delicate items or working ...

With specialized training in the Mako SmartRobotics system, Signature Orthopedics’ Dr. Christopher Palmer has transformed the way that joint replacements are performed in St. Louis. This latest ...

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) has introduced the EPC91120, a compact three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor ...

Robotic-assisted joint surgery uses 3D mapping and real-time feedback to improve precision. Minimally invasive techniques mean less trauma, less pain, and quicker recovery. Haptic feedback systems in ...

Think of actuators as the robot’s muscles —the technology that enables humanoids to move. Actuators come in three types: ...

Can a robot figure out how heavy or soft an object is without using a single camera or force sensor? According to a recent arXiv paper, the answer is yes—and the solution lies entirely in how the ...

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In the 1980s when micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) were first created, computer engineers were excited by the idea ...

Researcher Aaron Young makes adjustments to an experimental exoskeleton worn by then-Ph.D. student Dean Molinaro. The team used the exoskeleton to develop their unified control framework for robotic ...