Wireless communication enables flexible robot movements and the use of grippers with interchangeable tools – without the hassle of tangled cables
Mobile Systems and Robotics With IO-Link Wireless – Flexibility and Efficiency Without Cables
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Mobile systems and robotic solutions are becoming increasingly important in modern automation. Whether flexible production lines, autonomous transport systems or collaborative robots – the requirements for freedom of movement, adaptability and reliable communication are constantly increasing. IO-Link Wireless from Schmalz offers a future-proof solution that eliminates cable connections and enables new degrees of freedom.
Why mobile systems and robotics rely on wireless communication
Traditional automation solutions are often limited by cable connections. In moving applications such as robots or automated guided vehicles (AGVs), cables can quickly wear out, break or restrict freedom of movement. This leads to increased maintenance costs, downtime and limits the flexibility of the systems.
IO-Link Wireless eliminates the need for cables between the controller and field devices. Sensors and actuators communicate wirelessly in real time, which brings decisive advantages, especially for mobile and rotating axes.
Advantages of IO-Link Wireless for mobile systems and robotics
With a latency of approx. 5 ms and high fault tolerance, IO-Link Wireless ensures stable control and diagnostic functions
Elimination of cable routing reduces installation time and potential sources of error. Maintenance is simplified by the absence of plug connections
New sensors or actuators can be integrated quickly without modifications – ideal for changing production requirements
Specifically developed for industrial environments, IO-Link Wireless resists electromagnetic interference and mechanical stress
Application examples in robotics
- Pick-and-place operations: Robots with flexible grippers can handle different workpieces and switch quickly between tasks
- Mobile robot platforms: Automated guided vehicles communicate reliably with the controller, even during complex movements and changing environments
- Collaborative robots (cobots): Wireless sensor technology increases safety and mobility in the shared workspace with humans
Schmalz integrates IO-Link Wireless directly into its vacuum components and gripping systems. Without additional bridges or external modules, we offer space-saving, reliable solutions that significantly simplify the design and operation of mobile and robotic systems.
Benefit from our many years of experience in vacuum technology and automation – for greater flexibility, efficiency and future-proofing in your production.
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