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Article - 17 Apr 2023

In this Editorial Series, AZoRobotics takes a look at the robots used in mining operations. Here, we focus on remote control mining.

Functional Safety Standards for Robotic Systems

Article - 26 May 2022

Functional safety standards help manufacturers design robots and other mechanical systems with built-in, automatic “fail safe” measures.

Implementing Collaborative Robots in a Microbiology Laboratory

Article - 16 May 2022

Researchers looked at whether collaborative robots could be employed in a microbiology lab to perform small tasks that were demonstrated by the operator using kinesthetic teaching.

Designing a Prototype Biped Robot Based on Spring Mass Model

Article - 16 May 2022

A kinematics model and a primary prototype of a leg structure based on a spring-mass model are developed in this study.

The Importance of Tribology in Automation

Article - 3 Mar 2020

Over the past few decades, industrial robotic automation has gone from cutting-edge technology to industry-standard equipment.

What Are ‘Soft Robotics’?

Article - 6 Sep 2024

Soft robotics mimics nature to create adaptable machines, enhancing interaction and performance in dynamic environments with advanced actuation techniques.

Automation in Agriculture

Article - 25 May 2018

As technology advances, previously unthought-of product innovations have quickly become multi-million dollar industries. Two key examples are the Internet of Things (IoT) and the wearable fitness...

Grasping Static Electricity for Revolutionary Robotics

Article - 5 Feb 2018

Levitating one’s hair to demonstrate static electricity by using a charged balloon is a classic science experiment.

Understanding Robotic Control Systems

Article - 10 Oct 2024

Robotic movements are governed by control systems that process sensor data, employing various methods to ensure accurate and efficient task performance.

Automated Handling Vehicles for the Manufacturing Industry

Article - 17 Sep 2014

Automated handling vehicles or automated guided vehicles or AGVs are instrumental in improving efficiency and reducing costs by helping in the automation of a warehouse or a manufacturing facility.