There are three types of switch sensor; contact, limit and shaft encoder sensors. All of these sensors work without processing. The most useful type of switch sensor is the so-called “bump switch” ...

Accuracy. Older magnetostrictive sensors did not have the resolution and accuracy of better optical linear encoders. However, advancements in magnetostrictive technology over the years have now ...

A growing trend in encoder technology is the integration of additional sensors to add diagnostic functions and handle thermal and/or vibration issues. For example, an encoder mounted on a robot’s arm ...

In addition, machine axis patterns — determined by smart sensors in linear encoders — can be used to predict how much wear different parts experience, and therefore when they will need replacing. As ...

In the age of robotics, automation, and precision engineering, success isn’t just about speed—it’s about accuracy. At the ...

Magnetic-free dual-coil technology can create a high-resolution, precise, and reliable solution for motor position sensors used in robotics, industrial, and medical devices.

As products and their components get smaller, the processes to produce them require manufacturers to find new ways to get the job done. For US Digital, which had to deal with tiny Mylar disks for its ...

This OWI robot arm has been hacked to add position sensors and Arduino control. [Chris Anderson] took one look at the Launchpad controlled OWI from earlier today and said “wait a minute, I’ve ...

Robotics: New skin-like sensors fit almost everywhere. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2023 / 07 / 230717115843.htm ...

These robots come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and dimensions, and are outfitted with various sensors and cameras used for capturing images, measuring structures, and figuring out where the robot ...