ADVANCED Motion Controls

09/08/2026

Next stop in our University Outreach Series... 🚀

Student researchers at the University of Maryland developed the RANGER Robotic System, a flight-qualified robotics platform designed to study satellite servicing and space operations.
Using AMC servo drives, RANGER delivers the precise motion control needed for dexterous manipulation and testing in both ground-based and neutral buoyancy environments.

Read the full story here: https://hubs.ly/Q04w-b6t0

ADVANCED Motion Controls designs and manufactures high performance servo drives and motor controllers for a wide range of industrial and automated industries. With years of experience designing motion control applications, we offer custom solutions and off-the-shelf products that will suit your indu...

09/03/2026

Continuing our University Outreach Series... 🚀
Students at the University of Pennsylvania developed RHex, a biologically inspired hexapedal robot designed to traverse challenging terrain by mimicking the locomotion strategies found in nature. The platform has become a valuable tool for studying bio-inspired movement, gait control, sensor-based navigation, and robotics education.

Using 6 AMC DZCANTE-020L080 servo drives, the team achieved the precise motion control needed to power RHex’s dynamic and adaptable mobility.

Read the full story here: University of Pennsylvania - RHex - ADVANCED Motion Controls (https://hubs.ly/Q04wF8KK0)

RHex is a biologically inspired hexapedal robot invented and first characterized at the dawn of the century as part of a large DARPA funded consortium. A

09/02/2026

Next stop in our University Outreach Series... 🚀
Students at the University of Colorado Boulder developed Project MACULA, a lidar-assisted spacecraft landing system designed to help future spacecraft identify safe landing zones during descent. Using AMC servo drives, the team created a system capable of scanning terrain, detecting obstacles, and accurately evaluating landing sites in real time.
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Project MACULA is a proof of concept for a lidar-assisted landing system for spacecrafts landing on planets where the surface is not well mapped. Ten aerospace engineering students from the University of Colorado Boulder undertook this task for their senior project.

08/25/2026

Pittsburgh Robotics Network's annual Robotics & AI Discovery Day is right around the corner!
Explore the future of robotics and artificial intelligence at this event built for everyone from industry veterans to curious newcomers. Join us September 16 at booth #213 in the Robotics Zone!

Pittsburgh Robotics Network's annual Robotics & AI Discovery Day is right around the corner! Explore the future of robotics and artificial

08/25/2026

Continuing our University Outreach Series... 🚀
Students from the University of Rhode Island and Germany's Technical University of Darmstadt designed an inverted pendulum system capable of balancing an unstable load in real time.

Using AMC BE12A6 PWM servo drives, the team created a hands-on platform for studying advanced control systems with applications in robotics, AI, and beyond.

View the full story: https://www.a-m-c.com/university-of-rhode-island-inverted-pendulum/

Balancing the Unbalanced: The Story of the Inverted Pendulum Project Ever seen a broom balanced on someone's finger? That's the vibe behind one of

08/20/2026

💡 From concept to launch, our engineer-to-engineer approach drives better outcomes, faster innovation, and smarter solutions.

08/18/2026

Continuing our University Outreach Series... 🚀

Students at California State University, Chico developed a scalable vehicle platform designed for precision agricultural spraying, with the flexibility to support a variety of autonomous navigation applications.

Powered by AMC DigiFlex® Performance servo drives, the skid-steer platform delivers precise motion control and the flexibility to scale across multiple vehicle designs.

View the full story here: https://www.a-m-c.com/california-state-university-chico-scalable-vehicle-platform/

From Concept to Commissioning Students at California State University, Chico, designed a versatile and scalable vehicle that starts with precision

08/06/2026

⚙️ For nearly 40 years, ADVANCED Motion Controls products have been the solution to complex motion control challenges across various industries. From medical imaging and robotics to precision manufacturing equipment, AMC servo drives are behind some of today’s most demanding applications.

08/04/2026

🚀 Continuing our University Outreach Series

Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology developed a robotic stroke rehabilitation system that helps patients actively engage in their recovery. Powered by AMC DigiFlex® Performance servo drives, the system delivers real-time, assist-as-needed support to improve motor learning and reduce dependence on robotic assistance.

View the full story here: https://www.a-m-c.com/stevens-institute-of-technology-robot-assisted-stroke-rehabilitation/

ADVANCED Motion Controls University Outreach program gets servo drives into the hands of future engineers in order to further education in motion control. View our success stories and apply today using our sponsorship form to get your discounted or free servo drive.

07/30/2026

Use Case 💡
A new AMR platform had the performance, safety, and compact footprint it needed. But one critical challenge stood between development and production.

Working alongside the customer’s engineering team, ADVANCED Motion Controls identified the root cause and accelerated the path to launch.

The result?
✅ Faster time-to-market
✅ Full-rate production enabled
✅ A trusted partnership for future innovation

Sometimes the value isn't just in the drive. It's in the engineering behind it.

Read the full story here: https://www.a-m-c.com/resolving-bus-instability-in-amr-servo-drives/?utm_content=383559760&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-810427

Read how ADVANCED Motion Controls resolved network instability in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) through system diagnostics and custom servo modifications.