Axis Coordination: Balancing Modularization And Integration

By Urs Kafader, maxon

Motors in artificial limbs can serve a range of functions such as the movement of a gripper, an individual finger, and even the movement of an entire arm or leg. Such needs require different motor shapes and sizes. For example, a motor on the main joint of the arm must be strong and larger than a motor in the hand that must remain smaller to keep weight and inertia at a minimum. This article focuses on overcoming the challenges of axis coordination in a multi-axis system through the use of balancing modularization and integration. Download the full article for more in-depth information.