Robots and automation systems in industrial settings
often rely on multiple motors working in sync, with
some motors operating as generators and others as
motors. Complex systems like these require efficient
motor control to minimize energy consumption and
ensure precision. Advanced control techniques like
FOC/vector control help to achieve the required
torque and speed while reducing energy losses.
Furthermore, the ability to regenerate energy in
systems in which motors act as both motors and
generators adds another layer of complexity, requiring
robust motor drives that can manage fluctuating
energy flows without damaging components.
The healthcare industry is uniquely challenging for
motor control systems. Medical devices—especially
those used in life-critical applications like drug
delivery, robotic surgery, and diagnostics—demand
the utmost precision, reliability, and safety. Precise
position detection, positioning, and current sensing
are essential for controlling the exact movements
required in robotic surgery and accurate drug
delivery. In these cases, reducing the complexity of
software and control algorithms is beneficial, since
complexity increases the effort that goes into
verification and certification. Highly integrated
and intelligent motor and motion control
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Principal Engineer, Analog Devices
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