Service robots with motion plastics
Service robots are machines that make everyday life easier and fulfil services. With semi or fully automatic function, they care for the well-being of humans. A distinction is made between service robots for private use and robots for professional service. All types of technically sophisticated robots are in use worldwide. They mainly consist of vacuum cleaners and lawn mowers for households. The humanoid robots, who, for example, already do routine work in the healthcare sector without any problems, are now being utilised in the most diverse industry 4.0. For this reason, the requirements for components installed in service robots are high in order to process information quickly and perform tasks reliably. igus® has different solutions for a wide variety of service robotics applications. Whether fail-safe chainflex® cables for movement or lubrication-free and maintenance-free drytech® components, igus® ensures the optimum automation of your robot.
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Products for service robotics
igubal® spherical bearings
- Up to 40% more cost-effective than metal
- 80% lighter than metallic alternatives
- Lubrication-free and therefore low-maintenance
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iglidur® plain bearings
- Light and quiet
- Resistant to dirt
- Wide range of standard products
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ReBeL® robot arm
- Four or six degrees of freedom
- Plug-and-play version available
- 2KG payload
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Linear carriage with LED display
- Linear carriage with function check
- Wear sensor directly integrated in the liner
- Direct use without integration
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Industry overview
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Robot Control software & hardware
The igus® Robot Controller (iRC) enables you to control a gantry robot, delta robot, a SCARA robot or the igus® ReBel cobot. With the corresponding software, which is free, you can program and move the robot via a graphical user interface easily.
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Selected application examples of our customers
Reliable cleaning
This robot is used to thoroughly clean tubes of air conditioning systems. Here, six swivel arms are used, which can be adjusted to the respective diameter of the tubes. The swivel arms are mounted on igubal spherical plain bearings, which were able to convince by their freedom from maintenance.
Man-robot interaction
Are you able to walk after a surgery? With this technology it is not wishful thinking anymore. It not only simulates compulsory walking but also stair climbing and overcoming obstacles. In order to ensure reliable movement, e-chains from igus are used.
Therapy robot
Rescuing people using artificial intelligence
This technology is used in disaster areas to save lives. It explores, for example, buried terrain and must withstand adverse environmental conditions. iglidur plain bearings and igubal spherical bearings are the problem solver and provide absolute freedom from maintenance.
Through the desert of Utah with complete equipment made of plastic
This exploration robot weighs only 38 kg with its complete equipment and consists of plastic for the most part. Metallic bearings are out of the question. iglidur plain bearings are the problem solver. They are insensitive to dust, moisture and strong temperature fluctuations.
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