"Apptronik products (Series Elastic Actuator)" such as elastic actuators suitable for robotics

■ This is an article posted on June 2017, 11, so the content of the information may be out of date.

Unipos website has information on elastic actuators suitable for robotics. Apptronik Products (Series Elastic Actuator) Page has been added.

Elastic actuator from Apptronik Systems, a robot developer in the United States P170 Orion Actuator We are handling and evaluation kits.

■ Apptronik P170 Orion Actuator

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Elastic actuators used in legged robots (SEA – Series Elastic Actuator).
It is very versatile and is especially suitable for applications where force control and power density are required.

[Features]
・ Power density is 4kN / kg
・ Precise force control in dynamic applications
・ 8 times the mechanical efficiency of hydraulic actuators
・ Quiet electric ball screw drive train
・ Spring compatible to absorb shock
・ Clear force signal for feedback control by spring bias force sensing
・ Compact size that fits in your hands at 2 lbs or less, but maximum capacity to lift 700 lbs or more

【SPECIFICTION】
Rated output: 170W
Continuous force: 847N [190lbs]
Peak force: 3200N [719lbs]
Maximum speed: 27.7cm / s [10.9in / s]
Stroke: 6.47cm [2.55in]
Voltage: 48-60V
Mass: 786g [1.73lbs]
Maximum efficiency: 80% (load-dependent)
Current: 5A continuous, 20A peak

■ Apptronik Taurus Testing System

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Evaluation kit including Apptronik Orion Actuator (P170).
With a simple structure with one degree of freedom, it can be used for training in the educational field and for testing and evaluating Apptronik actuators and control software before introducing a large system.

[Specifications / Features]
・ Elastic actuator Orion series
・ 1 degree of freedom
・ Test bed structure
・ Linux based
・ Pelican case
・ Robotic Operating System (ROS)

Apptronik SystemsIn addition to this, various other products related to robot development are being developed. If you have a desired product, please feel free to contact us.