Designers face challenges as robots evolve, needing lighter and more compact designs while handling heavier payloads. Enhancements in motor science can help meet these demands. Todd Brewster, director of electromagnetic engineering at Kollmorgen, will discuss these advancements at RoboBusiness 2024, explaining the role of motor technology in improving industrial robots’ efficiency and commercial success.
In previous discussions on this topic, the focus was primarily on the theoretical aspects of motor science. Recently, there has been a shift towards practical applications and how these innovations translate into real-world benefits for robotics. This year’s talk will delve deeper into the technological advancements driving these changes.
Motor Science in Robotics
Todd Brewster’s session on October 16 at RoboBusiness will emphasize the evolution of motor science from theory to practice. Brewster will cover how motors can be optimized to enhance thermal dynamics and overall robot efficiency, addressing critical design factors such as weight, size, and cost.
Todd Brewster: “Optimized motor design improves heat management, making robotic systems more efficient.”
Engineering Insights
Attendees will gain insights into the technical formulas that underpin motor performance and the primary causes of heat losses in motor design. Brewster will share strategies for managing these trade-offs, providing attendees with engineering criteria for evaluating and determining the performance specifications and operating lifespans of robotic systems.
Brewster’s extensive experience includes designing high-efficiency motors for various applications, from industrial robots to medical devices. His expertise will offer valuable knowledge to engineers and designers striving to improve robotic systems’ performance.
Kollmorgen, with over a century of experience in motion technology, will exhibit at RoboBusiness, showcasing their innovations in frameless motors, drives, and AGV control systems. They recently added VDA 5050 interoperability support to their fleet manager for AGVs and AMRs, expanding their capabilities in motion control and systems integration.
Beyond technical advancements, RoboBusiness 2024 will cover investments and business aspects of the robotics industry. Keynote speakers like Rodney Brooks and Claire Delaunay will provide additional perspectives on technological and business innovations.
The event will also feature numerous experts sharing best practices, exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations, and networking sessions. Attendees can expect a comprehensive overview of the current state and future trajectory of robotics technology.
