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A force-feedback joystick must reproduce the intended mechanical response as its position and direction of motion change. In a multi-degree-of-freedom (multi-DoF) mechanism, this requires coordinated actuator control and an accurate relationship between actuator motion and joystick orientation.
Beyond Vibration: What Is Haptic Feedback? Haptic effects have become an integral part of modern life: from a simple vibrotactile phone alert to a steering wheel vibrating when a driver drifts out of...
PLC Communication Protocols for Multi-Vendor Integration and Smart Linear Motor Control in Industry 4.0 By linking hardware and databases through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), device...
Cost savings are at the forefront of any machine builder, systems integrator, and OEM’s mind when it comes to designing a machine, or line, that is both precise and practical. Behind the low price...
Why UAV, UUV, and UGV Designers Are Moving Toward Direct-Drive Linear Motors The Reliability Challenge in Autonomous System Design Autonomous systems; Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Uncrewed...
Understanding Sound Power, Sound Pressure, and Acoustic Testing Acoustic performance is often treated as secondary in linear motion systems, yet in high-precision or low acoustic applications, it can...
Reduce Velocity Ripple, Eliminate Cogging, and Improve Force Stability in Dynamic Testing Environments If your test results drift when speed changes, if velocity ripple shows up in your data, or if...
Environmental, Mechanical, and Thermal Validation of IP68 Electric Linear Motors This paper examines the reliability of electric linear actuators operating in harsh environments, drawing on...
Electric linear motors are increasingly deployed in harsh environments, where exposure to dust, particulates, moisture, and water is a part of their normal operating conditions. From Autonomous...
This paper examines the thermal behaviour of tubular linear motors and its impact on performance in advanced automation, robotics, and precision motion systems. It explains how the direct-drive...
A Project In Collaboration with the National Research Council (NRC), Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), and Carleton University
Faster Deployment, Greater Reliability, Lower Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance Actuators with Onboard Force & Position Sensing This paper explores the role of integrated data logging in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, autonomous...
Latency measures the delay present between two events in a system [1]. Real-time responses are an aspect of real-time systems, which occur following an event or input to the system within a defined...
Pneumatic actuators have long been favoured for their simplicity and responsiveness in industrial automation. However, recent advancements in electric linear actuator technology, such as the ORCA™...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to the digital realm. As AI systems evolve, they're expanding beyond software and extending into the physical world, not just through thinking and...
Are you a machine builder evaluating different types of linear actuators for your project? When it comes to automating motion, linear actuators are essential in a wide range of industries, from...
Are you a machine builder debating a mechanical or magnetic actuator for your system? Electric actuators play a crucial role in converting electrical energy into mechanical energy and static forces,...
ORCA Series motors are designed for straightforward integration into testing and measurement projects, supported by a serial Modbus RTU interface and an included USB adapter cable. Suitable for both...
Understanding Force Feedback in Linear Motion Systems
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