Robots get fired up: After 25 years, the basic control architecture of the robot industry is changing. Here's the network causing all the commotion. (Electrical/Electronic)

Authors :: Campbell, Joseph E.
Source :: Machine Design. August 22, 2002, Vol. 74 Issue 16, p58, 3 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: High-speed digital servo networks are paving the way to new control architectures for industrial robots. And the IEEE-1394 FireWire protocol is emerging as a leading standard in high-performance motion control. [...]

Subjects :: Robotics industry -- Product information
Business
Engineering and manufacturing industries
Metals, metalworking and machinery industries

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