Electronic enthusiasts may be interested in a new open source infrared sensor which has been created to support both Raspberry Pi and Arduino powered projects. The IR Detector proximity sensor has ...

Robotics Robots could sense both touch and proximity, by seeing through their arms By Ben Coxworth August 26, 2025 The ProTac system uses in-arm cameras for both proximity sensing (left) and tactile ...

To make human-robot interactions safer and more fruitful, robots should be capable of sensing their environment. In a recent study, researchers developed a novel robotic link with tactile and ...

As the boundaries between robots and collaborative robots (cobots) fade, the need for fast, agile and uncaged robot systems grows rapidly. Today’s cobots typically rely on power- and force-limiting ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Proximity sensors, cameras, and software are working together to give manufacturing equipment environmental awareness.

Most design engineers of consumer and industrial products always look for various ways to achieve their desired goals in applications ranging from wearables to handheld devices to industrial ...

As one of the most important components in robots, sensors can be categorized into proprioceptive sensors and exteroceptive sensors. Proprioceptive sensors measure internal data such as joint speed, ...

SICK, the sensor specialist, has brought a new safety solution to the market with its End of Arm Safeguard (EOAS) for collaborative robots (cobots). Safer cobots Credit: LaurieCu - adobe.stock.com ...

Universal Robots has introduced a new flagship line, known as the e-Series cobots, to its family of collaborative robots. The new UR3e, UR5e and UR10e robot arms feature a new built-in, tool-centric ...