Intelligent control in the context of machines, describes the discipline where control methods are developed that attempt to emulate important characteristics of human intelligence. These characteristics include adaptation and learning, planning under large uncertainty and coping with large amounts of data. There is a set of characteristics that could define an intelligent actuator:

(1) Control at different levels
(2) Analytical and heuristic knowledge base
(3) Inference mechanism
(4) Communication

Control at different levels, is a control hierarchy utilizing adaptive nonlinear control overseen by a supervisor for fault detection and diagnosis. The analytical and heuristic knowledge bases are methods, both quantitative and qualitative, of archiving data about the performance of the actuator and changes to its governing dynamics (due to aging). The inference mechanism is a logic-based decision algorithm for changing the actuator's course of action based on supervisory control algorithms (fault remediation). Finally, communication must be handled both internal and external to the actuator. The Electric Cartesian actuators have the typical applications: pick-and-place, test/measurement, dispensing, sealing, and QC processes. The actuators also perform linear or rotary motion inside OEM equipment.

The Intelligent Actuator, offering high speed, high torque and high performance. It is ideal for damper controls on fume hoods, HVAC systems or any application requiring high speed and/or high torque. The Intelligent Actuator offers a number of features that make it ideal for many applications. A primary feature the Intelligent Actuator offers is a speed of up to 60 degrees per second. Another significant feature is the ability to program speed and travel limits, making it extremely flexible. The Intelligent Actuator design is adaptable for both rotary and linear functions. Factory options for the Intelligent Actuator include: 12/24 VAC/DC, electronic position feedback, modular mounting, infinitely programmable travel limits and speed rates. Explore our website to find the industrial robot controls and industrial robot vision systems that offers your production line the most intelligent robot solution.