One project is the mechatronic goalkeeper robot named “GOALIAS,” which is the acronym for “goal” and “IAS.” The interaction of image processing, control and drive technology enables GOALIAS to detect a shot within less than half a second. The goalkeeper robot quickly calculates the position in the goal where the ball will hit and moves to that position to block the ball.
The second project is the ball-shooting machine “David” that attempts to outwit the top goalie. Shaped like an oversized soccer shoe, the automatic penalty-taker propels balls at high speeds and with high goal-scoring percentage toward the goal.
Both machines are equipped with drive technology from SEW-EURODRIVE: MOVIAXIS® servo controllers and CMP servomotors, DR.. asynchronous motors and CMS linear cylinders.
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