Robotics Tech Papers
July 2015
When Every Tenth of a Second Counts
POSTED: 07/09/2015
Triathlon and time trial racing are gaining more and more fans every day. Technological innovations, such as an electronic drivetrain, are highly sought-after components when every second counts on the way to the finish line. The EPS (electronic power shift) system of bicycle component manufacturer Campagnolo from Italy took many
Underwater Inspection on Twelve Wheels
POSTED: 07/09/2015
Inspecting flooded pipes of power plants requires skilled,
Brushless DC Motors for Down Hole and Directional Drilling
POSTED: 07/08/2015
The recovery of petroleum and natural gas requires constant innovation and improvement of technology. This technology used for deep drilling processes are exposed to extreme environmental conditions. Temperatures of 200+°C, high pressure and extreme shock and vibration. Brushless DC motor
From Soaring Heights: Camera Stabilization with Maxon Drives
POSTED: 07/07/2015
Aerial images can be beneficial for many businesses and industries. Often things are revealed from above that are hidden to the observer on the ground. Drives from maxon motor are used in camera stabilizer systems. Mining companies,
Circulatory Support without Surgery for Heart Failure Patients
POSTED: 07/07/2015
Intra-aortic pump powered by miniature brushless DC motors provides heart failure patients an aid to help hearts rest and heal. Chronic heart failure patients draw hope from a new
POSTED: 07/06/2015
Losing a hand in a tragic event turns everyday tasks into a constant battle. Nothing is the way it was before and even small things suddenly seem impossible. The high-tech Michelangelo Hand prosthesis gives back quality of life
POSTED: 07/06/2015
The tattoo scene is driven by younger artists who have little in common with the old stereotypes. They create true masterworks using the latest technology. And they all know the maxon “Swiss motor”. The age of rockers
POSTED: 07/02/2015
For paraplegic people, rehabilitation is frequently a long process; this is why methods and tech-nology that optimize these measures for the patient
Kenshiro: Strong Robot with 160 Muscles
POSTED: 07/02/2015
The tendon-controlled humanoid robot created by the University of Tokyo has more than 160 artificial muscles and is the result of many years of experience. Around 100 brushless maxon motors ensures that the only 1.58 m tall robot has humanlike
Over Rough and Smooth – Robots on a Mission to Explore
POSTED: 07/01/2015
Intelligent robot systems are increasingly being used in disaster control, rescue missions and salvage operations – wherever it is too dangerous for humans. Robots that can
June 2015
Relaxed Golfing with Maxon Motors
POSTED: 06/30/2015
Golf is becoming increasingly popular and has become a common recreational sport. In the spring and summer millions of people around the world head to the greens to work on their handicap or to
Vacuum Compatible Maxon Motors for Extreme Conditions.
POSTED: 06/30/2015
maxon motor spent several months working alongside Instrument Design Technology (IDT) to customize a small, brushless
Autonomous Robots Provide Green Logistics
POSTED: 06/30/2015
The upcoming company YLOG builds autonomous robots for transporting containers at logistics companies. The Autonomous Intelligent Vehicle (AiV) helps to cut energy costs and to optimize the use of space in the
