Using Microbe- and Hydrolysis-Resistant Pneumatic Tubing to Simplify Automation and Robotics in Food Processing
Publish Date: 2025-11-20
This article discusses using pneumatic tubing in food processing automation and robotics which have challenges related to hygiene, durability, and maintenance.
Cutting-Edge Photon Detection with Broadcom Sensors
Broadcom’s AFBR-S4 family of advanced silicon photomultiplier sensors enhances precision and reliability for high-performance photon detection applications.
Apply Advances in Sensing, Connectivity, and Motion Control Devices for Smarter Fixed-in-Place Robots
Publish Date: 2025-11-18
Design precise yet flexible fixed-in-place robotics using advanced control, imaging, sensing, and communications technologies.
Precision Pneumatic Pressure Monitoring for Robotics and Industrial Applications
Publish Date: 2025-11-12
A discussion of precision pressure monitors and how they cater to the needs of pneumatic and compressed air systems in industrial and robotics applications.
Enhance Autonomous Robot Localization Precision with Advanced IMUs and Sensor Fusion
Publish Date: 2025-10-01
Combine advanced IMUs and other sensor types with sensor fusion for precise autonomous mobile robot (AMR) navigation in challenging environments.
My Journey Learning Hardware as a Computer Science Student
Learn how a CS major tackled robotics, wireless charging, and Raspberry Pi with no prior hardware background.
Smarter, Safer Automation with Schneider Electric Lexium Cobots
Publish Date: 2025-08-07
Examine how cobots enable scalable, human-centric automation across many industries including packaging, automotive, life sciences, logistics, and electronics.
Using DAQs to Unlock High-Speed Precision in Industrial Motion Control
Publish Date: 2025-07-23
Learn how the Advantech iDAQ-784 DAQ module solves high-speed synchronization challenges in industrial robotics and motion control applications.
Motion Performance Considerations when Selecting VFD Cables for Robotics
Publish Date: 2025-06-25
A discussion of the subtleties of specifying cables for industrial robotics and the importance of cable glands in ensuring cable and robot motion reliability.
Behind the Robot: Sensing, Safety, and Control in Industry 4.0
Publish Date: 2025-06-19
How sensor, safety solutions and industrial control components contribute to safe motion control, adaptive system behavior, and deterministic decision-making.
What Are Robots? Tracing the Evolution and Future of Robotics
A robot is a programmable machine capable of sensing, processing information, and performing tasks either autonomously or with some level of human guidance.
Raspberry Pi RP2350 Now Powers the XRP!
The latest XRP Kit adds GPIO breakouts, additional servo ports, a redesigned frame for easier assembly and is now powered by the Raspberry Pi RP2350.
Making REAL Fallout Power Armor (Part 4)
Discover how the Hacksmith's Fallout-inspired power armor build uses pneumatics, portable power, and smart controls for real-world operation.
I Built Myself 2 Extra Arms!!
See how Hacksmith Industries built wearable robotic arms for extra hands, powered by VR, Arduino, and custom batteries for daily and workplace tasks.
How SMEs Can Use an Industrial Metaverse to Explore and Deploy Robotic Solutions Rapidly
Publish Date: 2024-11-21
Learn the distinction between a mathematical, data-described digital twin and a visual digital twin and how both are needed to create the industrial metaverse.
Robot Beehive Mover
Learn how a team of engineering students designed and built a robot beehive mover, complete with GPS, Bluetooth, and PCB design using OrCAD.
Making REAL Fallout Power Armor (Part 2)
Learn how the Hacksmith is turning Fallout Power Armor into reality! See how the power pack, torso frame, and automatic pneumatic latching system come together.
Introducing MagnoPath A Flexible and Magnetic System for Wearable Robots
Explore how the MagnoPath system makes wearable robots more secure and comfortable using flexible design, magnetic mounting, and a built-in accelerometer.
Control Your XRP Robot with the Kitronik Mini Controller for Raspberry Pi Pico
Discover how to set up the Kitronik Mini Controller for your XRP robot using MicroPython, including detailed code and instructions.
Developing Edge AI Applications with ADI's MAX78002 MCU
Learn how the ADI 78002 MCU can support the design of edge AI applications with low power consumption, high performance, and robust security features.

