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12 results for “Actuators”

Also matched: motor, end effector, joint
  1. GlossaryGlossary term

    Actuator

    A component that converts electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or other energy into controlled motion or force.

  2. GlossaryDoF · Glossary term

    Degrees of Freedom

    The number of independent coordinates or motions needed to describe a mechanism's configuration.

  3. GlossaryGlossary term

    Robot

    A programmable physical system that senses, acts or both to perform tasks; definitions vary by standard and context.

  4. Space RobotNASA and General Motors · space humanoid robot · United States · 2011

    Robonaut 2

    Humanoid research robot developed to study dexterous tasks and human-robot work in space environments.

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  5. GlossaryGlossary term

    End Effector

    The tool or device at the working end of a robot arm, such as a gripper, welder, suction cup or surgical instrument.

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  6. GlossaryCobot · Glossary term

    Collaborative Robot

    A robot designed for collaborative applications; safe use still depends on the complete application, risk assessment and protective measures.

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  7. GlossaryGlossary term

    Payload

    The useful load carried or manipulated by a machine beyond the equipment required for its basic operation; measurement conditions matter.

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  8. RobotKUKA · industrial collaborative robot · Germany · 2013

    KUKA LBR iiwa

    LBR iiwa is a seven-axis lightweight robot arm with joint torque sensing for sensitive automation tasks.

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  9. Technologymotion and control

    Robotic Manipulation

    Robotic manipulation concerns sensing, planning and controlling physical contact with objects and tools.

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  10. GlossaryGlossary term

    Teleoperation

    Remote control of a machine by a human operator, ranging from direct joint or vehicle commands to shared-control interfaces.

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