Innovations and advances in the field of robotic drive systems

Description

Manufacturing technology is currently being transformed in many areas, with robotics playing a central role in research at the Institute of Production Engineering at TU Graz beside precision manufacturing, 3D printing and production for e-mobility. In line with this momentum, many new challenges (e.g. energy efficiency) are emerging, which primarily affect robotics drive technology. The talk will therefore provide an overview of the latest developments in robot drive systems and link them to current requirements in production. The focus will then be on specific system solutions. A detailed analysis of the requirements is beneficial in the selection of drive motors, gearboxes and encoders. In the second part, a totally new gearbox principle is presented that does not require revolving gears. Power is transmitted via guided piston segments with an integrated special tooth design, driven by a crankshaft and geared to an internally toothed hollow part. The simultaneous meshing of several teeth increases the transmitted torque and the system stiffness, allowing compact and precise power transmission solutions for the robots of the future.

Period	13 Nov 2023
Event title	European Robotics and Automation Talks 2023
Event type	Conference
Location	Seggauberg, AustriaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International