Smart Flex Effector: A Sensor-Based Compensation Unit from Bosch Rexroth

June 1, 2023
The Smart Flex Effector can sense how far out of position a part is from its expected position and tells the robot so that it can make real-time adjustments in the process.
The new Smart Flex Effector from Bosch Rexroth is a sensor-based compensation unit for industrial robots and Cartesian systems with an active measuring function in six degrees of freedom. Learn more at: https://www.automationworld.com/factory/sensors/article/33005848/bosch-rexroth-showcases-its-adaptable-robot-effector
About the Author

David Greenfield, editor in chief | Editor in Chief

David Greenfield joined Automation World in June 2011. Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and media experience to his position, David’s contributions can be found in AW’s print and online editions and custom projects. Earlier in his career, David was Editorial Director of Design News at UBM Electronics, and prior to joining UBM, he was Editorial Director of Control Engineering at Reed Business Information, where he also worked on Manufacturing Business Technology as Publisher.