The Robot Report

NORD adds 112 frame size to IE5+ synchronous motor line

NORD offers IE5+ motors in sizes 71, 90, and newly released, size 112, extending the power range from 0.5 to 15.0 hp.
IEEE

Adaptive Model-Free Deadbeat Predictive Current Control for Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Based on Immune Algorithm

Abstract: The model free deadbeat predictive current control (MFDPCC) for linear permanent magnet synchronous motor (LPMSM) drive system is emerging as a promising method due to its straightforward ...
IEEE

Structural Dynamics Modeling Method of High-Temperature Superconducting Linear Synchronous Motor Considering the Spatiotemporal Distribution of Electromagnetic Forces

Abstract: In this paper, a structural dynamics modeling method for high-temperature superconducting linear synchronous motor (HTS-LSM) is proposed and verified. The proposed model innovatively adopts ...
Electronic Design

GaN Powers Up High-Efficiency Motor Joints in Humanoid Robots

Texas Instruments is developing GaN power devices to enable more compact and efficient motor joints for humanoid robots.