Motion plastics for the service robotics industry

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, floor mops 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 industrial sectors. Robotics play an increasingly important role in undefined For this reason, the requirements for components installed in service robots are high in order to process information quickly and perform tasks reliably. The motion plastics manufacturer igus has the right solution for a wide variety of service robotics applications. Whether fail-safe chainflex cables for movement or self-lubricating and maintenance-free dry-tech® components, igus ensures the optimum automation of your robot. Service robotics are available as: Cleaning robots, Robotic lawn mower, Vacuum cleaner robot, Window cleaner robot, Photovoltaic cleaning robots, Monitoring robots, Drones, Robots for bomb diffusion, Robots in care facilities, Robots in surgery rooms, and many others. igus® products are already in use in many of these service robots. Click here to see several examples of already implemented customer applications.

Strain wave gears & robotic parts

▲ Tech up

Improved generation: 50% higher efficiency
Very light due to igus high-performance polymers

▼ Cost down

Cost-effective due to use of polymer
Quick and easy adaption as axis 5

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Robot Control software & hardware

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First robotics control software by igus
Programming and integration of robots for everyone

▼ Cost down

Try our programming software for free online before purchase
Digital Twin feature

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Linear carriage with LED display

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Linear carriage with function check at the push of a button
Wear sensor directly integrated in the liner

▼ Cost down

Direct use without integration in local IT environment
Liners for bearing replacement can be ordered as a set

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igus products used for service robotics

igubal spherical bearings & rod ends

Up to 40% more cost-effective than metal spherical bearings
80% lighter than metallic alternatives
Self-lubricating and therefore low-maintenance

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iglide plain bearings

Plain bearing within mountable housing unit
Always self-lubricating & grease free
Resistant to dust and dirt
Can handle medium to high loads

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chainflex® robot cables

For torsional movement in complex applications
Meets high mechanical requirements
Withstands millions of bending cycles
Extended service life

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Customer Applications:

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.

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. iglide 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. iglide plain bearings are the problem solver. They are insensitive to dust, moisture and strong temperature fluctuations.

Application Assistance

For further questions or product information, please contact:

Matt Mowry

dryLin® Product Manager

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