TELBOT
Maximum precision even at a distance – thanks to teleoperated gripper arms with Sensodrive technology
Telemanipulation has established itself as a key technology for working in nuclear-contaminated environments. The TELBOT® system from Wälischmiller Engineering GmbH sets new standards in this field. The robot arm with gripper, consisting of six articulated axes, operates with high precision in radioactive areas, while the operator remains at a safe distance – protected in a control center.
The robot arm is controlled by the Te.I.D. operating arm, a high-precision input manipulator that provides the operator with a completely realistic haptic experience through force feedback. The SensoJoint complete drives from Sensodrive used in the control arm enable precise feedback of all forces acting on the robot arm – as if the operator were guiding the gripper arm himself.
"We were looking for a compact drive unit with integrated sensor technology and an integrated motor controller," recalls Benjamin Erdemann from Wälischmiller. "Sensodrive was able to deliver exactly that with the SensoJoints – including market-leading torque technology for absolutely realistic haptic feedback. This enabled us to significantly reduce not only the installation space, but also the effort required for integration, certification, and commissioning."
Unique sensitivity for force feedback applications
Sensodrive's SensoJoints are ready-to-install, safety-certified complete drives with integrated torque measurement and control. The motor, gearbox, sensor technology, and control unit are already combined in a compact housing. The result: the world's first and only torque-controlled robot drives with safety certification for universal use in almost any robotics solution.
Designed specifically for force feedback applications in the field of teleoperation – whether in medicine, research or nuclear technology – SensoJoints enable absolutely realistic force feedback in real time. This allows robotics companies to develop high-precision haptic interfaces in a very short time.
Highly sensitive solution for extreme applications
The sensitive drive units from Sensodrive can demonstrate their strengths to the full in the highly flexible Te.I.D. operating arm for the TELBOT® system from Wälischmiller Engineering. The operator's movements are transmitted 1:1 to the robot and fed back in real time thanks to force feedback.
"The SensoJoints give our systems the necessary sensitivity and enable high-precision performance," emphasizes the Wälischmiller team. The developers also see the good cooperation with Sensodrive as a major advantage. "The support is excellent. We receive quick feedback on questions, and special requests are also discussed in an uncomplicated manner. We greatly appreciate this flexibility."
Conclusion: With sensitivity into the future of telerobotics
By choosing Sensodrive, Wälischmiller has further developed its systems technologically and strengthened its market position in international competition.
This collaboration demonstrates how cutting-edge technology from the field of high-tech simulators can be successfully transferred to safety and nuclear technology. Sensodrive's compact, intelligent drives have impressively proven their suitability for use in the most demanding force feedback applications.