The wires inside the robot play an important role in supplying power and transmitting data. When selecting a cable for a robot, durability, safety, and product design suitable for the robot’s design must be considered. When choosing a cable manufacturer, robot builders must consider technical requirements, product design, build and delivery times, cost, service and support, and warranty.
The role of wires entering the inside of the robot
There are several roles, but the following roles are mainly performed inside the robot.
- Power Supply : The various parts of the robot are powered through cables. The robot may not function properly without proper wire selection.
- Data Transmission : A cable is required to transmit data between the robot’s sensors and the control system. Missing or incorrectly selected cables can result in poor performance or failure to operate.
Considerations when choosing a robot cable
- durability
- Robots operate in a variety of environments, sometimes in extreme environments.
- Cables must be able to withstand these environments, and suitable cables must be selected according to the environment.
- safety
- Wires must prevent hazards such as electrical fire or electric shock.
- Cables that comply with safety regulations must be selected.
Types of cables entering the robot
- power cable
- Used to power the robot’s motors, sensors, control systems, etc.
- data cable
- It is used to transmit data from the sensor to the control system and control commands to the motor.
- It can be of various types: Ethernet, USB, CAN bus etc.
- sensor cable
- Used to collect data from various sensors.
- coax
- It is used for radio communication devices or for transmitting high-frequency signals.
Types of robots that can be supplied by Korea NTC Co., Ltd.
- industrial robot
- It is used to perform manufacturing, assembly, packaging, inspection, etc.
- service robot
- Used to provide cleaning, medical services, restaurant service, and more.
- research robot
- Used for scientific research, education, experiments, etc.
- personal robot
- Robots for home use, such as cleaning, simple food preparation, and toys.
- combat robot
- It is used in military operations, bomb removal, reconnaissance, and more.
Robot cable company selection, commissioning considerations
Korea NTC Co., Ltd. consults with robot manufacturers considering the following.
- technical requirements
- Robots have to operate in a variety of environments, which may require cables with powerful features.
- Since the performance and durability of cables are determined by the environment in which the robot operates (e.g., high temperature, low temperature, moisture, vibration, etc.), it is necessary to accurately understand these requirements and ensure that an appropriate product can be provided.
- product design
- You need a cable that fits your robot’s design.
- The length, diameter and shape of the connection terminals of the cable must be fully integrated into the robot design, and it is necessary to evaluate whether a cable that meets these requirements can be developed.
- Production and delivery time
- Production and delivery times can be significant factors, especially on larger projects.
- You need to make sure that the cable manufacturer can deliver the product when you need it.
- expense
- Manufacturing and installation costs of cables are also important factors.
- Robot builders need to find the most effective solution within their budget, so price and value for money need to be considered.
- service and support
- Robot builders should be able to get the support they need from cable manufacturers.
- This may include product replacement, repair and technical support.
- Warranty
- Cable manufacturers should be able to provide quality assurance for their products.
- This guarantees the reliability of the product and guarantees that they will be held liable if a problem arises.
If you contact Korea NTC Co., Ltd., we can test-make, produce and supply cables that meet the specifications you want to develop from a small amount.