The rapid growth of the robotics industry, estimated to reach 283 billion US dollars by 2032 with an annual increase of nearly 15% between 2023 and 2032, is driving the adoption of robots in various sectors, including agriculture and transportation. However, this expansion comes with significant challenges, such as the quick adaptation of robots to dynamic environments, the integration of multiple sensors, and the reliable recognition of objects. Industrial automation, aimed at improving manufacturing and quality control, involves high costs and complex integration requirements.
Advanced sensor technologies play a crucial role in enabling robots to perceive, interpret, and respond accurately to their environment. A leader in this field offers testing, measurement, and sensor integration solutions, helping engineers bring visionary concepts to life. With cutting-edge tools and sensors, they optimize the performance of robotic systems through real-time data-driven testing and decision-making.
Vibration Measurement:
Quantifies oscillatory movements within a system. Used to diagnose performance and prevent failures in robots.
Sound Measurement:
Quantifies sound wave intensity and frequency. Applied for acoustic detection and human-robot interaction in noisy environments.
Multi-axis Measurement:
Measures up to six forces and moments along three axes (x, y, z). Indispensable for the dynamics and control of complex robotic movements.
Dive into the future of robotics with our brochure "How Sensor Technology Is Changing the World of Robotics." Explore topics like automation challenges, HBK's expertise, and innovative sensor solutions for industrial, medical, and agricultural robots. Discover key technologies, applications to revolutionize your robotic endeavors
From manufacturing to healthcare, industrial and service robots transform sectors with advanced sensors and automation, driving innovation and facing new challenges.
In the following sections, we will provide specific examples of different applications within each submarket.
Agricultural robots are crucial in modern farming, addressing rising food demands and labor shortages. They streamline tasks like harvesting, weeding, spraying, monitoring, planting, pruning, and trimming. Types of agricultural robots include harvesting robots, weeding robots, and greenhouse harvesting robots.
Designers face challenges in optimizing productivity and ensuring precise navigation and localization. Modern agricultural robots integrate advanced sensors for crop health monitoring, load assessment, and real-time climate data.
HBK sensors enhance the efficiency and reliability of agricultural robots, improving yields and reducing costs. HBK's advanced sensor technologies, such as strain gauges and inertial sensors, support innovation in agricultural robotics.
Collaborative robots, or "cobots," are compact and technologically advanced, specializing in tasks like small parts assembly and machine tending, enhancing safety and efficiency in industrial settings. Types include robotic arms, mobile units, and exoskeletons.
Design challenges include precision, reliability, and safe human interaction. Crucially, sensors play a vital role in ensuring safety and productivity by detecting humans and objects, integrating seamlessly, and providing real-time data feedback. For instance, strain gauge sensors measure torque for safety, while 6DOF force sensors ensure precise handling.
With expertise in tailored sensor solutions, HBK enables safe human-cobot collaboration, enhancing efficiency and productivity in cobot environments.
Industrial robots are vital in modern manufacturing, performing precise tasks efficiently. They're used across sectors like automotive, manufacturing, and logistics for assembling, palletizing, quality control, and more. However, designers face challenges meeting demands for higher precision and reliability.
Modern robots integrate advanced sensors for precise control and feedback, like strain gauge sensors for measuring torque and forces.
HBK’s sensor solutions enhance robot precision and reliability, reducing maintenance needs. Investing in research, HBK aims to stay ahead in addressing future industrial robotics challenges, remaining committed to innovation and industry leadership.
Medical robots revolutionize surgical procedures, offering precise control and minimally invasive options. Types include teleoperated, autonomous, imaging, and diagnostic robots. Challenges include patient safety, precision, miniaturization, and integration. Advanced sensors provide real-time feedback, ensuring accuracy and safety.
HBK offers tailored sensor solutions, enhancing performance and safety. Force and torque sensors prevent tissue damage, while optical sensors improve imaging. Miniaturized sensors enable operation in tight spaces. Real-time data analytics support decision-making, advancing medical robotics.
Mobile robots are essential in modern industries, addressing complex material handling and logistics with adaptability and efficiency. They are crucial in logistics, warehousing, healthcare, agriculture, and transportation, performing tasks such as autonomous loading, inventory management, and surface cleaning. Types of mobile robots include wheeled robots, tracked variants, bipeds, aerial drones, underwater models, quadrupeds, and modular iterations.
Designing effective mobile robots involves challenges in navigation, sensor integration, and safety compliance. Modern mobile robots utilize advanced sensors for optimized navigation, terrain adaptability, weight assessment, and system integration.
HBK offers tailored sensors and wireless solutions for real-time data acquisition and system integration. IMUs and inertial navigation systems address localization needs. Committed to innovation, HBK enhances operational efficiency, reliability, and safety in mobile robotics.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
