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Orbex Group, a U.S.-based supplier of slip rings and electric motors, has introduced a new family of compact wheel drives (CWD), increasing its offering of precision motion solutions. The CWD-500 and CWD-1000 are integrated motor, gearbox, encoder and wheel combination units, designed to facilitate easy application in compact robotic applications like autonomous mobile robots (AMR)… The post Orbex Group offers new compact wheel drives for advanced mobile robots appeared first on Design Wor
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Humanoid robotics technologies are set to transform industries by offering advanced dexterity, precision, and human-like capabilities, according to a new study by GlobalData. These developments promise to automate complex tasks, address labor shortages, and enhance operational efficiency across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and service industries, says the data and analytics research company.
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