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High-performance adhesives for the next generation of robotics
Humanoid robots are among the most fascinating and demanding technologies of our time. They combine mechanics, electronics, and artificial intelligence in a human-like form, placing the highest demands on materials and manufacturing processes.
DELO brings years of expertise from adjacent industries such as the automotive sector to this emerging application field and already offers adhesive solutions for the key application areas of this technology.
From actuators and motors to camera systems, batteries, electronics, and advanced sensors – each component has its own requirements. In these key areas, DELO has the relevant adhesive expertise to support customers with their specific bonding challenges.
As the central drive units of humanoid robots, electric motors combine the highest precision with maximum load capacity. The focus is on magnet bonding and lamination stack bonding, complemented by a wide range of further demanding bonding tasks.
Fast light fixation, shortest cycle times, efficient processes, and lasting reliability play a particularly important role – areas in which DELO brings years of experience from electric motor and automotive manufacturing.
The battery packs of humanoid robots show strong parallels to 48V architectures in the automotive industry in terms of cell arrangement, thermal management, and structural integration. Reliable performance under repeated shocks, vibrations, and thermal cycling loads represents a major technical challenge for humanoid robot applications.
DELO adhesives already used in automotive batteries for cell fixation in carrier elements address this challenge by providing a space-saving solution for greater reliability. Capacitors used in the electronics of humanoid robots are also reinforced to withstand shocks and other mechanical stresses. For this purpose, as well as for the mechanical reinforcement of BGAs and other assemblies at chip/package level, DELO offers a broad range of adhesives.
Visual sensors such as RGB-D cameras (Red, Green, Blue + Depth – cameras that capture depth information in addition to color) and LiDAR systems are key components of humanoid robots. They enable the robot to spatially perceive its surroundings, recognize objects, and navigate safely.
For the manufacturing of these sensor modules, DELO offers proven adhesive solutions – backed by years of experience from automotive series production. Bonding applications include the precise alignment of optical components, the fixation and protection of electronic components, as well as the structural bonding and sealing of housing parts.
Tactile sensors provide the sense of touch in humanoid robots. What matters here is the precise and repeatable deformability of the materials used.
DELO’s adhesives deliver exactly this precision and flexibility – not only in terms of their mechanical properties, but also with regard to the manufacturing process and design options.
6D force sensors capture complex joint loads in humanoid robots and integrate several strain gauges across multiple layers. For production with the shortest cycle times, a reliable and fast curing process is essential.
DELO provides the solution: the unique DI System (Dual Initiator System) enables complete curing through light activation alone – without an additional heat-curing step. This simplifies the process and significantly increases manufacturing efficiency.
DELO offers tailored adhesive solutions for technologically demanding markets and transfers this expertise directly to the requirements of humanoid robots.
Are you working on humanoid robots and looking for the right adhesive partner? Schedule a consultation with our experts now. We look forward to the exchange!
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DELO adhesives play a vital role in driving innovation across various megatrends, ensuring high performance and reliability in rapidly evolving technological landscapes. Discover how our solutions contribute to these exciting developments.
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