Off-the-shelf motion controllers are a convenient and economical solution for most automation needs. But when applications demand more than the average off-the-shelf (OTS) controller can provide — ...

Motion control has become a fundamental part of industrial, off-road equipment and other automation applications from simple to mechatronic, and programming motion control has been simplified with the ...

Monitoring takes the form of sensors and intelligent devices connected to a digital processor. These monitored values are used for computing and then controlling some sort of real-world action. Many ...

When evaluating a motion control system, an integrated approach with hardware and software can be a consideration. More complexity can add to potential points of failure and increased integration ...

Accessibility of ultrafast lasers is increasing, with researchers, OEM tool builders and system integrators leveraging the power of these devices in a range of applications. Image Credit: PI (Physik ...

When engineers think of advances in motion control technology, they usually think of faster motors, improved accuracy, or seemingly never-ending improvements in MOSFET efficiency. While these advances ...

The primary motivation for the PI’s team was achieving motion performance considered impossible by others. This pertains to the Bode sensitivity integral, which implies that enhancing one frequency ...

If you find yourself overpronating (your feet roll inward) during runs, experiencing a bit of wobbling, or struggling with super flat feet—no worries, you're not alone. In fact, there are shoes that ...

Following Nintendo with motion controls on their consoles could be a big mistake. They should stick to what they do best--offering a diverse and powerful gaming experience. CNET contributor Don ...

Anyone who’s ever stood in front of a Kinect-equipped Xbox knows the fun of virtual control, of using your hands to manipulate what you see on the screen without touching anything but air. The Leap ...

Discovering that you needed a motion control shoe was once like finding out that you had to wear braces on your teeth. In the long run, they would be good for you, but unlike, say, racing flats, they ...

LOS ANGELES--Forget the console wars. We're in the motion-sensitive controller wars. That much became clear Tuesday when, following on Monday's announcement by Microsoft that it was working on Project ...