Less demanding robots, such as industrial manufacturing robots still need many different sensors in order to allow them to operate efficiently. These types of robots need to be able to pick up and ...

Multiple sensors are also common for robots like the PR2 from Willow Garage (see the figure) because one type of sensor is usually not all encompassing in terms of capability. Figure 1.

Feedback from force/torque sensors (black cylinder mounted on arm end) gives robots the delicate touch needed for operations such as this camera function test. An industrial PC controls the robot ...

Sensors collect and send a large amount of data to enable more autonomous robots, which makes sensors an essential component of Industry 4.0. After taking this class, users will be able to describe ...

There are different types of sensors that serve as end effectors such as ultrasonic, 2D and 3D cameras, infrared and laser sensors. How To Determine The Best End Effector For Your Needs With so many ...

Pressure sensors are crucial in many emerging applications, but traditional designs are often bulky or inflexible. In a ...

Build a robot, it says. And not just any robot – a toy-sized robot, that can self-navigate a maze using its own sensors.

Robot vacuums can navigate your home, sweeping up dirt while avoiding falling down stairs. How do they find their way? Appliance Science looks at the science of robot navigation.