Planar Motor: Smart robotic system

Planar Motor's XBOTs are smart robotic systems with 6 degrees-of-freedom motion capability that can move independently on a 2D surface (Flyways) with programmable routes.

Oct 18th, 2019
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The system does not require any lubrication nor generates any contamination. It is ideal for applications requiring high cleanliness such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical manufacturing as well as industries with harsh environments such as those that require water and dust proofing. The Flyways are made from identical modular tiles and are fully extendable and reconfigurable. Thanks to the versatile motion of XBOTs, many traditionally needed robot arms can be eliminated.

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