Actuators / Motors / Servos

Learn about the history of Harmonic Drive with space robots, from the Mariner missions to exploration of Mars.

This is a comprehensive guide to everything happening on the first day of RoboBusiness 2025, include a full session schedule.

The V-573 motion control family combines precision and speed for demanding research and production environments, according to PI.

Root Access has emerged from stealth with pre-seed funding and an AI-native tool for firmware and embedded systems development.

Each Kollmorgen Essentials motion system combines a servo drive, a servo motor, and a combined power/data cable.

Festo says its EHMD gripper can turn objects in small spaces, such as in lab automation, and it is showing its learning systems at Pack Expo.

China is applying its electric vehicle playbook to robotics. Learn what’s real, what’s hype, and levers for U.S. competitiveness.

SEW-EURODRIVE has released the OAP1, OWP1, and ONP1 lubrication systems to help cool heavy industry gearboxes.

Unitree has launched the R1 humanoid, which is smaller than its predecessor. It is available in standard and educational versions.

Novanta discusses the development of the sensors, motors, and actuators necessary for the development of safe humanoids.

EngineAI has raised pre-A++ and A1 funding to further develop its humanoid robots and bring them to a competitive market.

SEW-EURODRIVE is reducing lead times for its high-torque, compact P2.e drives for heavy industry customers in the U.S.

RISE Robotics has continued to raise funding for its Beltdraulic actuation system, which it said offers advantages over hydraulics.

AEON combines Hexagon’s sensor suite with advanced locomotion, AI-driven mission control, and spatial intelligence.

A welding project exceeded expectations for a time-sensitive infrastructure project by integrating robotics, motion control, and safety systems.

HEBI Robotics plans to use the SBIR grant to enable its modular robotic systems to work around explosive and volatile materials.

This webinar will discuss how gearboxes and other motion-control systems are enabling diversifying automation for warehouses.

Automate 2025 was an opportunity to see the latest trends in industrial robotics and automation, which are still growing.

Here’s the scoop on six new product announcements from Automate 2025 that you might have missed so far this week.

As humanoid robots begin to spread to new applications, the right seals are a must for reliable operation, according to Freudenberg.

Elmo will show its latest Titanium Maestro motion controller at upcoming events including the Robotics Summit & Expo.

Novanta will also deliver a talk that explores the challenges of designing a robot arm for medical applications and how to create a more efficient system all while ensuring safety.