East Providence, R.I.—Louisiana Robotic Machines has developed an innovative, all-pneumatic robot hand that uses Zipper-style cable carriers in its finger joints. The design won the “Special Design” award in the igus vector 2012 competition, which sought to honor those implementing polymer cable carriers in unique and challenging ways. Louisiana Robotic Machines designs, develops, and builds […]
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Energy Chain Twists Through 3,000 Degrees
The German energy chain specialist igus has developed a compact chain system that can turn cables and pneumatic supply lines through ±1,500 degrees in a tiny space. The TwisterBand TB30 chain guides energy, data and media with little wear. Even at high rotating speeds, the system, which needs no guide, stays close to the axis. […]
