Explore a pioneering collaboration between Danieli Automation – Telerobot and BotBlox, this case study reveals how innovative networking solutions overcome complex technological challenges in robotics, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving in high-precision engineering environments.
Nano ethernet switch from BotBlox.
Telerobot (DA_TLR) specializes in groundbreaking engineering solutions targeting extreme, inaccessible, and intricate operational environments.
The Technological Challenge
DA_TLR encountered a critical mission while collaborating with Fusion for Energy, developing a miniature inspection robotic platform. This pioneering project integrated SwitchBlox Nano alongside an unmanaged networking component. The core objective involved establishing robust communication between two devices with network redundancy. A dual interconnection between switches threatened configuration failure due to potential looping complications.
Specific technical parameters demanded compact, intelligent ethernet switches capable of performing at 100MB within magnetic interference zones, utilizing halogen-free technological components. Market limitations prompted Danieli Automation to seek innovative solutions from BotBlox.
BotBlox’s Resolution
BotBlox responded with SwitchBlox Nano, a compact ethernet switch perfectly matching project specifications. This miniature networking device features three 10/100MB ethernet ports smaller than a quarter coin. To validate magnetic field compatibility, the company’s engineering team conducted comprehensive susceptibility testing, confirming data transmission stability under challenging electromagnetic conditions.
Results
Nano ethernet switch from BotBlox in robotic application.
Integrating SwitchBlox Nano enabled DA_TLR’s successful robotic deployment. The networking boards surpassed expectations, seamlessly aligning with intricate project requirements. Inspired by initial success, DA_TLR plans expanding SwitchBlox Nano implementation across additional robotic platforms.
This collaborative partnership demonstrated BotBlox’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge, customized technological solutions addressing unique challenges within robotics and mechatronic engineering domains.
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