Festo Introduces Programmable Position Transmitter for Grippers and Compact Actuators

The C-slot SDAC-MHS integrates multiple output types in a single compact sensor that simplifies installation and saves space.
IEEE

Double Closed-Loop Adaptive Position Control Method for Continuum Robot With Soft Drives

Abstract: Continuum robots (CRs) show great potential in complex environments due to their excellent deformability. For practical applications, the position control of the CRs is an important research ...
Automation World

Rotary Encoders

Posital’s new generation of IXARC magnetic absolute rotary encoders are now available with BiSS C communications interfaces.
IEEE

Adaptive Fuzzy Position and Force Control for Cooperative Multimanipulators With System Uncertainties and Input Dead-Zone Nonlinearities

Abstract: The adaptive fuzzy logic position and force control scheme are proposed for multimanipulators with nonlinear uncertainties, external disturbances, and input dead-zone nonlinearities.