Why Choose a Robot Chassis with Mecanum Wheels?

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Why Choose a Robot Chassis with Mecanum Wheels?

You may have noticed that many mobile robotics competitions have moved from an Omni-wheel chassis to a mecanum chassis. Why the change? How does the type of robot wheels used in your chassis affect your robot when you are competing? In this article, we will explore the differences and discuss the advantages of using Mecanum wheels instead of Omni Wheels. … Read More

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What is Robot Prototyping?

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What is Robot Prototyping?

If you are building a robot for a robotics competition, class project, or your own personal joy – prototyping is a crucial step in engineering design. After you have decided what you want your robot to do and adjusted for any specific parameters, you can start to brainstorm what your design will be. Once you have your design sketched out … Read More

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Explore the Benefits of Teaching Mobile Robotics

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Explore the Benefits of Teaching Mobile Robotics

Robots are playing an ever-expanding role in our lives, from mundane daily tasks to use in industrial settings. The development of mobile robots involves designing, prototyping, programming, and rigorous testing to create robots that can solve real-world problems. Mobile robotics and robotic engineering are impactful ways to introduce students to developing technology. They present a highly effective method for increasing … Read More

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Unleash the Potential of Robotics Education with Studica

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Unleash Robotics Education Potential with Studica

Robots continue to be utilized more often in our daily lives. Therefore, robotics education continues to gain importance. At Studica, our primary focus is mobile robotics. Mobile robots are simply robots that are capable of motion. You may have heard them called AMR (autonomous mobile robots), autonomous intelligent robots, or intelligent robots. They rely on motors, sensors, and controllers. These … Read More

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Exploring Mobile Robotics: What, Why and How

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Exploring Mobile Robotics: What, Why and How

What is mobile robotics? You may have heard the terms “intelligent robot” or “autonomous intelligent robot”. This is what we are referring to when we talk about a mobile robot. These robots can be completely autonomous or guided. In everyday life, examples are an automated shuttle bus or even robots designed to do menial tasks in your home. All mobile … Read More

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fischertechnik Parts Expand Building Possibilities

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fischertechnik Parts Expand Building Possibilities

fischertechnik offers construction kits for builders and learners of all ages. At Studica, we offer a variety of fischertechnik Education offerings. The fischertechnik kits available focus on a variety of topics including pneumatics, robotics, coding, automation, and other STEM education fundamentals. These construction sets are just the beginning with fischertechnik parts you can let your imagination go even further. fischertechnik … Read More

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Robotics Kits for Competitions and Education

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Robotics Kits for Competitions and Education

Studica Robotics is an innovative building system that offers a variety of robotics kits and parts designed to build a robot that is intelligent, professional, and adaptable. This building system is based on extruded aluminum channels, bearings, gears, and precision shafts. With a multipurpose hole pattern, components can be easily connected eliminating the need for a machine shop or other … Read More

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Get your Wheels from Studica Robotics

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Get your Wheels from Studica Robotics

Studica Robotics offers a wide selection of wheels to choose from. The Mecanum wheel is made up of 9 rollers set at a 45-degree angle to the axis of rotation. The Omni wheel is made up of 18 small rubber rollers set perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The Drive wheel is a simple wheel that provides good traction on … Read More

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EuroSkills Graz 2021 – Mobile Robotics Recap

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EuroSkills Graz 2021 - Mobile Robotics Recap

This year, after being postponed in 2020, the EuroSkills 2021 competition was held in the beautiful city of Graz, Austria. The event included over 400 competitors from 19 countries. Kudos to all who made this event such a success. With all the added complexities of hosting an event with COVID-19 related challenges, everyone did an amazing job! Studica proudly supported … Read More

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Students Prepare for WorldSkills Kazan 2019

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Students Prepare for WorldSkills Kazan 2019

Students from all around the world are preparing for the 45th WorldSkills Competition. This event is held every two years with the goal of bringing attention to skilled professional education and its importance in bringing about economic and social transformation. Kazan, Russia will be hosting this event that is scheduled for August 22nd – 27th at the KAZAN EXPO International … Read More

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