The Smart ArM project, in which researchers developed specialized prosthetic arms, was among the teams participating in the Cybathlon 2020 competition that used maxon motors.
GPX UP gearhead built on maxon experience from demanding applications
maxon said its GPX UP planetary gear is ideal for applications that demand extreme torque and power output, smooth back-drivability, long life, and high efficiency in a small volume.
Perseverance Rover and helicopter take maxon brushless motors to Mars
The mission includes precision motors from maxon for a robotic arm for handling samples and a novel helicopter.
Webinar: Motion Control and Robotics Opportunities
This webinar was presented live on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Click below to watch on demand. ‘Motion’ in the physical world, whether in the form of changing place, position or posture, is perhaps the greatest differentiator between robotic systems and all other classes of engineered products. It is motion that makes robotics systems…
Maxon offers new robotics brochure
Maxon Motor, a supplier of high precision drives and systems, has unveiled a new robotics brochure. The company’s products include small, high-quality brushed and brushless DC motors. These advanced motors range in size from 4 mm to 90. Maxon also offers a complete line of control electronics, as well as spur and planetary gearheads, encoders,…