Target Position-guided In-hand Re-orientation for Five-fingered Dexterous Hands

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ZHANG Lingjun, TANG Liang, LIU Lei. Target Position-guided In-hand Re-orientation for Five-fingered Dexterous Hands[J]. ROBOT, 2025, 47(1): 10-21. DOI: 10.13973/j.cnki.robot.240019

Target Position-guided In-hand Re-orientation for Five-fingered Dexterous Hands

ZHANG Lingjun¹,
TANG Liang^{1, 2, ,},
LIU Lei^{1, 2}

1.Beijing Institute of Control Engineering, Beijing 100094, China
2.Science and Technology on Space Intelligent Control Laboratory, Beijing 100094, China

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Re-orientation involves rotating an object to a target configuration, with the most challenging case being the rotation from an arbitrary initial configuration to an arbitrary target configuration. To address the challenge of efficiently performing in-hand re-orientation tasks in a more human-like manner by guiding anthropomorphic five-fingered dexterous hands with different degrees of actuation (DoA), a target position-guided in-hand object re-orientation policy generation method is proposed. Firstly, a feasible principle for designing target positions is proposed, inspired by the operation characteristics of human hands during in-hand re-orientation and based on the distribution characteristics of DoA in anthropomorphic five-fingered dexterous hands. The difference between the actual and target positions of the object during re-orientation process is utilized as a component of the immediate reward to guide anthropomorphic five-fingered dexterous hands in maintaining the object near the target. Secondly, a method is developed inspired by the preparatory states of human hands before performing re-orientation tasks, to sample the joint positions of anthropomorphic five-fingered dexterous hands when resetting the state everytime, aiming to enhance manipulation capabilities. Finally, the re-orientation policy is trained using the proximal policy optimization (PPO) algorithm based on the long short-term memory (LSTM) network and asymmetric actor-critic architecture. Simulation results show that the proposed method enables the 9-DoA Schunk SVH dexterous hand, the 13-DoA BICE dexterous hand developed by Beijing Institute of Control Engineering (BICE), and the 18-DoA Shadow dexterous hand to approach the predefined maximum number of consecutive successes when performing re-orientation tasks. Moreover, compared with in-hand object re-orientation policy generation method without target position guidance, the proposed method significantly reduces the average number of steps required to perform re-orientation tasks. The proposed method enables anthropomorphic five-fingered dexterous hands with different DoA to efficiently perform object re-orientation tasks in a human-like manner through coordinated action of the palm and fingers, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.

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Robotic Grasping Technology Based on Shape Analysis and Probabilistic Reasoning

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School of Computer Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China

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In the task of grasping irregular objects, the transported objects may shake and fall off due to their complex and diverse shapes and structures. For these issues, a robotic grasping technology based on shape analysis and probabilistic reasoning is proposed. Firstly, the dispersivity and flatness of the object’s point cloud are analyzed to generate a set of candidate grasping poses. Then, the factors influencing the shaking and falling off of the object are qualitatively analyzed in the simulation scenario, and the number of successful grasping and rotation-translation experiments is statistically counted in the simulation. The stability of the grasp pose is quantitatively analyzed using the conditional expectation method, and a PointNet discriminator is trained to evaluate and rank the candidate grasp poses. The grasping is ultimately completed with the optimal grasp pose. The experimental results indicate that the proposed method can solve the issue of shaking and falling off of irregular objects during the grasping and transporting process. Compared with the benchmark method, the average grasping success rate is improved to 89.2%, an increase of 2.6%, and the average transportation stability is enhanced to 84.2%, an increase of 22.7%. The proposed method enables intelligent grasping of objects in multi-object stacking scenarios, ensuring stability during the grasping and transporting process, and establishing a logical sequence for grasping.

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Complete Guide to Temperature Sensors-GMTROBOT

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Complete Guide to Temperature Sensors

1. Types & Physical Appearance

Thermistor

Small cylindrical package (1-5mm diameter), epoxy/glass coating

Thermocouple

Metal probe with two dissimilar metal wires

RTD (Pt100)

RTD Sensor

Stainless steel housing with platinum element

2. Internal Structure & Operation

Thermistor Structure

NTC Internal

Semiconductor ceramic core with silver electrodes

Thermocouple Working Principle

Seebeck Effect

Seebeck effect diagram showing voltage generation

3. Typical Circuit Configurations

Thermistor Voltage Divider

+5V
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                    Vout
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GND

DS18B20 Interface

DS18B20
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  |--VDD (3-5V)
  |--DQ (Data with 4.7kΩ pull-up)
  |--GND

4. Industrial & Daily Life Applications

Factory automation temperature monitoring

Medical Application

Infrared forehead thermometer

Smart thermostat in home automation

What are the categories of sensors?

Posted in Sensors NewsTagged accelerometers, Analog Sensors: Output continuous signals (e.g., capacitive sensors. Light Sensors: Photoresistors, categories of sensors, CCD/CMOS (image sensors). Motion Sensors: Accelerometers, CO₂, Contact vs. Non-contact: Contact temperature sensors vs. infrared sensors. Environmental Adaptability: Waterproof, current). Digital Sensors: Output discrete signals (e.g., digital codes). Pulse/Frequency Sensors: Generate pulse/frequency signals (e.g., displacement sensors. Force/Torque Sensors: Load cells, DNA sensors, electronic skin, enzyme electrodes, explosion-proof, fiber-optic sensors). Thermoelectric Sensors: Leverage thermoelectric effects (e.g., formaldehyde), gas sensors)., gyroscopes, Hall sensors). Chemical/Biological Sensors: Use chemical reactions or bio-recognition (e.g., heart rate sensors. Humidity Sensors: Capacitive, high-temperature-resistant sensors (e.g., industrial-grade)., infrared sensors. Pressure Sensors: Piezoelectric, IoT sensors)., liquid level sensors, magnetoresistive sensors. Chemical Sensors: Gas sensors (e.g., MEMS Sensors: Micro-electromechanical systems (e.g., microphones). Fiber-Optic Sensors: Use optical signals (e.g., or communication (e.g., pH sensors. Biological Sensors: Glucose sensors, photodiodes, piezoresistive, pressure/vibration detection). Photoelectric Sensors: Rely on photoelectric effects (e.g., proximity switches). Piezoelectric Sensors: Use piezoelectric effects (e.g., resistive humidity sensors. Acoustic Sensors: Microphones, Resistive Sensors: Detect via resistance changes (e.g., Robots sensors, self-calibration, sensors, Smart sensors, strain gauges, switch signals, tachometers)., Temperature Sensors: Thermocouples, temperature/strain detection). Flexible Sensors: Bendable materials (e.g., thermistors, thermistors). Capacitive Sensors: Utilize capacitance changes (e.g., thermocouples). Magnetoelectric Sensors: Detect magnetic field changes (e.g., torque sensors. Magnetic Sensors: Hall effect sensors, touchscreens). Inductive Sensors: Based on electromagnetic induction (e.g., Traditional Sensors: Output raw signals. Smart Sensors: Integrated signal processing, ultrasonic sensors., voltage, wearables)., What are the categories of sensors?

Image of electrochemical ammonia sensor hrt-4nh3-200

What are the categories of sensors?

First, I have to recall the basics of sensors, and different classification criteria may have different results. For example, according to the working principle, measured parameters, application fields and so on.

First of all, according to the measured parameters, the common should be temperature, pressure, light, and motion. Temperature sensors such as thermocouples and thermistors; The pressure sensor may be piezoelectric; Photoelectric sensor includes photoresistor, photodiode and so on. Motion sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes, those are all. However, it is important to note that some sensors may belong to more than one category, for example, accelerometers may belong to both motion sensors and mechanical categories.

Then there is the principle of operation, which may involve more physical or chemical principles. Such as resistive, capacitive, inductive, these are based on changes in electrical characteristics. The piezoelectric type uses the piezoelectric effect, and the photoelectric type is based on the photoelectric effect. There are thermoelectric, magnetoelectric, chemical sensors, such as gas sensors, biosensors and so on. This part requires distinguishing the differences between different principles to avoid confusion.

When the output signal is classified, digital and analog should be the two main types. Digital sensors output discrete signals, such as switching or digitally coded signals; Analog sensors output continuous signals, such as changes in voltage or current. However, many sensors may now integrate analog-to-digital conversion, so the output may look digital, but it may still be analog in nature. This needs to be stated.

Application areas, industrial, medical, automotive, consumer electronics, environmental monitoring these are common. Each field may have specific sensor types, such as oxygen sensors in automobiles, tire pressure monitoring, blood sugar sensors in medical care, electrocardiogram electrodes, and so on. This section needs specific examples to make it easier for users to understand.

The classification of materials and structures may be slightly more complex, such as MEMS sensors are micro-electromechanical systems, which belong to miniaturized structures; Fiber optic sensors are based on optical materials. There are also flexible sensors, which may use polymers or other flexible materials. This section may need more examples to illustrate the characteristics of different materials and structures.

Energy is supplied by means of active and passive sensors. Active ones require an external power source, such as most electronic sensors; Passive ones provide their own energy, such as thermocouples that use temperature differences to generate electricity, or piezoelectric sensors that generate electric charges when they are stressed. Here it is necessary to clarify the difference between the two and typical examples.

Smart sensors are a rapidly developing direction in recent years, integrating processing power or communication functions, such as sensor nodes with microprocessors, or sensors in IoT devices. This part needs to emphasize the characteristics of intelligence, such as self-calibration, data processing, etc.

In addition, other classification methods may also be considered, such as contact and non-contact, or according to the use of the environment (high temperature, waterproof, etc.). However, it may be that users are mainly concerned with the first few categories, so it can be briefly mentioned.

You need to make sure that all categories are comprehensive and that there are no important categories left out. For example, a biosensor may belong to a chemical/biological class classified by measured parameters or operating principles, and it may be necessary to clarify its attribution. At the same time, whether there are emerging sensor types that need to be supplemented, such as quantum sensors or nanosensors, but this may belong to a more specialized field, and the basic classification may not need to be involved.

In summary, your answers should be clearly structured, listing the main types and examples under each classification, avoiding overly technical terms, and keeping them understandable. Also note the intersection between different categories, such as a sensor may belong to more than one category at the same time, can be appropriately stated. In this way, users can fully understand the different classification methods of sensors to meet the needs of different application scenarios.

There are many kinds of sensors and various classification methods. The following are the common classification methods and their main types:

1. By Measured Physical Quantity (Application Target)

Temperature Sensors: Thermocouples, thermistors, infrared sensors.
Pressure Sensors: Piezoelectric, piezoresistive, capacitive sensors.
Light Sensors: Photoresistors, photodiodes, CCD/CMOS (image sensors).
Motion Sensors: Accelerometers, gyroscopes, displacement sensors.
Force/Torque Sensors: Load cells, torque sensors.
Magnetic Sensors: Hall effect sensors, magnetoresistive sensors.
Chemical Sensors: Gas sensors (e.g., CO₂, formaldehyde), pH sensors.
Biological Sensors: Glucose sensors, DNA sensors, heart rate sensors.
Humidity Sensors: Capacitive, resistive humidity sensors.
Acoustic Sensors: Microphones, ultrasonic sensors.

2. By Working Principle

Resistive Sensors: Detect via resistance changes (e.g., strain gauges, thermistors).
Capacitive Sensors: Utilize capacitance changes (e.g., liquid level sensors, touchscreens).
Inductive Sensors: Based on electromagnetic induction (e.g., proximity switches).
Piezoelectric Sensors: Use piezoelectric effects (e.g., pressure/vibration detection).
Photoelectric Sensors: Rely on photoelectric effects (e.g., photodiodes, fiber-optic sensors).
Thermoelectric Sensors: Leverage thermoelectric effects (e.g., thermocouples).
Magnetoelectric Sensors: Detect magnetic field changes (e.g., Hall sensors).
Chemical/Biological Sensors: Use chemical reactions or bio-recognition (e.g., enzyme electrodes, gas sensors).

3. By Output Signal Type

Analog Sensors: Output continuous signals (e.g., voltage, current).
Digital Sensors: Output discrete signals (e.g., switch signals, digital codes).
Pulse/Frequency Sensors: Generate pulse/frequency signals (e.g., tachometers).

4. By Power Supply

Active Sensors: Require external power (e.g., most electronic sensors).
Passive Sensors: Self-powered (e.g., thermocouples, piezoelectric sensors).

5. By Application Field

Industrial Sensors: Pressure, flow, temperature sensors (for automation).
Medical Sensors: Pulse oximeters, ECG electrodes, glucose monitors.
Automotive Sensors: Oxygen sensors, tire pressure monitors, ADAS (radar, cameras).
Environmental Sensors: PM2.5 detectors, water quality sensors, weather stations.
Consumer Electronics Sensors: Gyroscopes in smartphones, fingerprint scanners, ambient light sensors.

6. By Material/Structure

MEMS Sensors: Micro-electromechanical systems (e.g., accelerometers, microphones).
Fiber-Optic Sensors: Use optical signals (e.g., temperature/strain detection).
Flexible Sensors: Bendable materials (e.g., electronic skin, wearables).

7. By Intelligence Level

Traditional Sensors: Output raw signals.
Smart Sensors: Integrated signal processing, self-calibration, or communication (e.g., IoT sensors).

8. Other Special Classifications

Contact vs. Non-contact: Contact temperature sensors vs. infrared sensors.
Environmental Adaptability: Waterproof, explosion-proof, high-temperature-resistant sensors (e.g., industrial-grade).

Summary

Sensor classifications are not rigid—many overlap categories (e.g., a MEMS accelerometer is both a motion sensor and a digital sensor). Selection depends on measurement requirements, environment, accuracy, and cost.

What are the categories of sensors?

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What are the categories of sensors?

There are many kinds of sensors and various classification methods. The following are the common classification methods and their main types:

1. By Measured Physical Quantity (Application Target)

Temperature Sensors: Thermocouples, thermistors, infrared sensors.
Pressure Sensors: Piezoelectric, piezoresistive, capacitive sensors.
Light Sensors: Photoresistors, photodiodes, CCD/CMOS (image sensors).
Motion Sensors: Accelerometers, gyroscopes, displacement sensors.
Force/Torque Sensors: Load cells, torque sensors.
Magnetic Sensors: Hall effect sensors, magnetoresistive sensors.
Chemical Sensors: Gas sensors (e.g., CO₂, formaldehyde), pH sensors.
Biological Sensors: Glucose sensors, DNA sensors, heart rate sensors.
Humidity Sensors: Capacitive, resistive humidity sensors.
Acoustic Sensors: Microphones, ultrasonic sensors.

2. By Working Principle

Resistive Sensors: Detect via resistance changes (e.g., strain gauges, thermistors).
Capacitive Sensors: Utilize capacitance changes (e.g., liquid level sensors, touchscreens).
Inductive Sensors: Based on electromagnetic induction (e.g., proximity switches).
Piezoelectric Sensors: Use piezoelectric effects (e.g., pressure/vibration detection).
Photoelectric Sensors: Rely on photoelectric effects (e.g., photodiodes, fiber-optic sensors).
Thermoelectric Sensors: Leverage thermoelectric effects (e.g., thermocouples).
Magnetoelectric Sensors: Detect magnetic field changes (e.g., Hall sensors).
Chemical/Biological Sensors: Use chemical reactions or bio-recognition (e.g., enzyme electrodes, gas sensors).

3. By Output Signal Type

Analog Sensors: Output continuous signals (e.g., voltage, current).
Digital Sensors: Output discrete signals (e.g., switch signals, digital codes).
Pulse/Frequency Sensors: Generate pulse/frequency signals (e.g., tachometers).

4. By Power Supply

Active Sensors: Require external power (e.g., most electronic sensors).
Passive Sensors: Self-powered (e.g., thermocouples, piezoelectric sensors).

5. By Application Field

Industrial Sensors: Pressure, flow, temperature sensors (for automation).
Medical Sensors: Pulse oximeters, ECG electrodes, glucose monitors.
Automotive Sensors: Oxygen sensors, tire pressure monitors, ADAS (radar, cameras).
Environmental Sensors: PM2.5 detectors, water quality sensors, weather stations.
Consumer Electronics Sensors: Gyroscopes in smartphones, fingerprint scanners, ambient light sensors.

6. By Material/Structure

MEMS Sensors: Micro-electromechanical systems (e.g., accelerometers, microphones).
Fiber-Optic Sensors: Use optical signals (e.g., temperature/strain detection).
Flexible Sensors: Bendable materials (e.g., electronic skin, wearables).

7. By Intelligence Level

Traditional Sensors: Output raw signals.
Smart Sensors: Integrated signal processing, self-calibration, or communication (e.g., IoT sensors).

8. Other Special Classifications

Contact vs. Non-contact: Contact temperature sensors vs. infrared sensors.
Environmental Adaptability: Waterproof, explosion-proof, high-temperature-resistant sensors (e.g., industrial-grade).

Summary

传感器种类繁多，分类方式多样，以下为常见的分类方法及其主要类型：

1. 按被测物理量（应用目标）分类

温度传感器：热电偶、热敏电阻、红外传感器。
压力传感器：压电式、压阻式、电容式传感器。
光传感器：光敏电阻、光电二极管、CCD/CMOS（图像传感器）。
运动传感器：加速度计、陀螺仪、位移传感器。
力学传感器：力传感器、扭矩传感器、称重传感器。
磁传感器：霍尔传感器、磁阻传感器。
化学传感器：气体传感器（如CO₂、甲醛）、pH传感器。
生物传感器：血糖传感器、DNA传感器、心率传感器。
湿度传感器：电容式湿度传感器、电阻式湿度传感器。
声学传感器：麦克风（声音传感器）、超声波传感器。

2. 按工作原理分类

电阻式传感器：通过电阻变化检测（如应变片、热敏电阻）。
电容式传感器：利用电容变化（如液位传感器、触摸屏）。
电感式传感器：基于电磁感应（如接近开关）。
压电式传感器：利用压电效应（如压力、振动检测）。
光电式传感器：基于光电效应（如光敏二极管、光纤传感器）。
热电式传感器：利用热电效应（如热电偶）。
磁电式传感器：基于磁场变化（如霍尔传感器）。
化学/生物传感器：通过化学反应或生物识别（如酶电极、气体传感器）。

3. 按输出信号类型分类

模拟传感器：输出连续信号（如电压、电流）。
数字传感器：输出离散信号（如开关信号、数字编码）。
脉冲/频率传感器：输出脉冲或频率信号（如转速传感器）。

4. 按能源供应方式分类

有源传感器：需外部电源供电（如大多数电子传感器）。
无源传感器：无需外部电源，自供能（如热电偶、压电传感器）。

5. 按应用领域分类

工业传感器：压力、流量、温度传感器（用于自动化控制）。
医疗传感器：血氧仪、心电图电极、血糖仪。
汽车传感器：氧传感器、胎压监测、ADAS（雷达、摄像头）。
环境监测传感器：PM2.5检测、水质传感器、气象站。
消费电子传感器：手机中的陀螺仪、指纹识别、环境光传感器。

6. 按材料与结构分类

MEMS传感器：微机电系统（如加速度计、麦克风）。
光纤传感器：基于光信号传输（如温度、应变检测）。
柔性传感器：可弯曲材料制成（如电子皮肤、可穿戴设备）。

7. 智能化程度分类

传统传感器：仅输出原始信号。
智能传感器：集成信号处理、自校准或通信功能（如IoT传感器）。

8. 其他特殊分类

接触式与非接触式：如温度传感器（接触） vs 红外传感器（非接触）。
环境适应性：防水、防爆、耐高温传感器（如工业防爆型）。

总结

传感器的分类并非绝对，同一传感器可能归属多个类别（例如MEMS加速度计既是运动传感器，又是数字传感器）。选择时需结合被测对象、环境条件、精度需求及成本等因素综合考虑。

1.4m industrial welding robot 2 m argon arc welding robot automatically becomes fully CNC Robots

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1.4m industrial welding robot 2 m argon arc welding robot automatically becomes fully CNC Robots

product description:
Scope of work
1.4 m
Import or not
no
Applicable material
metal
Control mode
Auto
Electric current
Alternating current
Input voltage
380V
Principle of action
inverse
Cooling mode
Air cooling
Quality guarantee
1 year
The name of a product or commodity
Industrial welding robot
Applicable industry
Be common
Welding principle
Swing welding, fish pattern welding, automatic welding
Placement mode
Ground installation
Saleable land
The whole country
use
Automation is connected to various workpieces

Price description
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Kuafu humanoid robot debuted at Huawei Developer Conference, Robot 100ETF(159530) rose 2.67%

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Kuafu humanoid robot debuted at Huawei Developer Conference, Robot 100ETF(159530) rose 2.67%

Robot 100ETF (159530) : Tracking the national Certificate robot industry Index, selecting listed companies whose business scope belongs to the robot industry as samples to reflect the market performance of the robot industry. As of 14:44 on June 26, 2024, the Robot 100ETF (159530) was up 2.67%.

On the news, the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC2024) was officially opened recently, and showed the outside world the generalization application potential of Kuafu humanoid robot equipped with a large model in industrial and home scenes. Kuafu humanoid robot is a phased achievement achieved since the strategic cooperation between Huawei Cloud and Leju Robot. Through the access of “Pangu Embodied intelligent large model”, the humanoid robot has been improved in intelligence and generalization ability, which is an important step for the intelligent development of humanoid robots in China.

Tianfeng Securities believes that the downstream market of humanoid robots is expected to expand, and under the ability of all sectors of society, with the upgrading of technology and the development of industrial form, humanoid robots are expected to penetrate into service, manufacturing and other application fields, and the market potential will accelerate the release.

Intelligent robot autonomous obstacle avoidance trackless autonomous driving factory handling intelligent distribution robot parts

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Intelligent robot autonomous obstacle avoidance trackless autonomous driving factory handling intelligent distribution robot parts

Battery type
Phosphate process
Article No. (Article number)
DBOT12B
Battery capacity
DBOT12B
Interface type
USB
Memory capacity
8GB
brand
REEMAN /REEMAN
Screen size
Seven inches
Applicable age
18 +
Apparent dimension
704mm*470mm*1148mm
Model number
DBOT12B
Product weight
55 kg
Applicable population
Factory workshop logistics warehouse distribution robot
Time to market
2023
After-sales service
One year warranty
Operating system
Android7.0 or above
Additional function
Intelligent obstacle avoidance
Whether touch screen
is
Language support
Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), English, Japanese, Korean
Type of supply
The original factory
The fastest shipping time
Ten days
invoice
VAT invoice
Packing list
Robot *1. Charging adapter *1. Instructions
Ability cultivation
mapping
colour
attachment
Whether cross-border export is a source of goods
no
Whether the source of patent goods
no

Welcome robot P3 commercial intelligent service voice interactive robot dancing drainage answer

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product description

Battery type
Lithium battery
Article No. (Article number)
P3
Battery capacity
20000mAh
Memory capacity
2+16G
brand
Piper robot
Screen size
10.1 inch
Applicable age
Above 6 years old
Apparent dimension
Height 1 m
Model number
PadBot P3
Product weight
18kg
Applicable population
Above 6 years old
After-sales service
One year warranty lifetime maintenance
Operating system
android
Whether touch screen
is
colour
white
Whether the source of patent goods
is
Patent type
Utility model patent
Patent number
2019203700507
Voice interaction function
support
Face recognition function
support
Automatic charging function
support

Patrol robot S2 intelligent security inspection high-definition monitoring AI visual recognition anomaly warning

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Commodity attribute
Battery type
Lithium battery
Article No. (Article number)
S2
Battery capacity
12800mAh
brand
Piper robot
Screen size
5.5 inches
Model number
PadBot S2
Product weight
24kg
After-sales service
One year warranty lifetime maintenance
Operating system
android
Whether touch screen
is
colour
black
Whether the source of patent goods
is
Patent type
Invention patent
Patent number
2022109713615
Support network type
WIFF/ Full Netcom 4G
Intelligent ladder control
support
Automatic charging function
support

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RTD (Pt100)

2. Internal Structure & Operation

Thermistor Structure

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3. Typical Circuit Configurations

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4. Industrial & Daily Life Applications

What are the categories of sensors?

1. By Measured Physical Quantity (Application Target)

2. By Working Principle

3. By Output Signal Type

4. By Power Supply

5. By Application Field

6. By Material/Structure

7. By Intelligence Level

8. Other Special Classifications

Summary

What are the categories of sensors?

There are many kinds of sensors and various classification methods. The following are the common classification methods and their main types:

1. By Measured Physical Quantity (Application Target)

2. By Working Principle

3. By Output Signal Type

4. By Power Supply

5. By Application Field

6. By Material/Structure

7. By Intelligence Level

8. Other Special Classifications

Summary

1. 按被测物理量（应用目标）分类

2. 按工作原理分类

3. 按输出信号类型分类

4. 按能源供应方式分类

5. 按应用领域分类

6. 按材料与结构分类

7. 智能化程度分类

8. 其他特殊分类

总结

1.4m industrial welding robot 2 m argon arc welding robot automatically becomes fully CNC Robots

Kuafu humanoid robot debuted at Huawei Developer Conference, Robot 100ETF(159530) rose 2.67%

Intelligent robot autonomous obstacle avoidance trackless autonomous driving factory handling intelligent distribution robot parts

Welcome robot P3 commercial intelligent service voice interactive robot dancing drainage answer

Patrol robot S2 intelligent security inspection high-definition monitoring AI visual recognition anomaly warning

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