Differentiating methods

of energy transfer within

robotics systems
BY: JONATHON ENGLISH AND CODY WINSOR

Hydraulics
The

idea behind any hydraulic system is

force that is applied at one point then is
transmitted to another point using a fluid.
The fluid is almost always an oil. The force
is almost always multiplied in the process.

Pneumatics

Pneumatic

systems that are used extensively in industry

are usually powered by compressed air or compressed
inert gases. A centrally located and electrically powered
compressor powers cylinders, air motors, and other
pneumatic devices. A pneumatic system controlled
through manual or automatic solenoid valves is selected
when it provides a lower cost, more flexible, or safer
alternative to electric motors and actuators.

Electromagnetic

Electric fields are created by differences in voltage.

The higher the voltage, the stronger the resultant
field. Magnetic fields are created when electric
current flows. the greater the current, the stronger
the magnetic field. An electric field will exist even
when there is no current flowing. When the current
flowers the strength of the magnetic field will vary
with power consumption but the electric field
strength will be constant.

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