A composite video signal is the waveform that modulates a television (TV) or video carrier. The composite signal contains video intelligence as well as synchronization,...

Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor, also called CMOS (pronounced “seamoss”), is the name for a technology used in digital devices, such as computers. Two types of field-effect transistor (FET)...

Closed-loop control is a form of robot manipulator motion control in which the path, or trajectory, of the device is corrected at frequent intervals. After motion...

A clean room is a chamber specially designed and operated to minimize airborne contaminants. In some industries it is important that dust, dirt, bacteria, and...

A chain drive is a method of transferring mechanical energy in a robotic system from an actuator to a manipulator or end effector. It can also...

Cartesian coordinate geometry is a common method by which a robot manipulator (arm) can move. This term derives from the artesian, or rectangular, coordinate system...

A capacitive proximity sensor takes advantage of the mutual capacitance that occurs between or among objects near each other. A capacitive proximity sensor uses a...

A capacitive pressure sensor consists of two metal plates separated by a layer of nonconductive (dielectric) foam. The resulting variable capacitor is connected in parallel with...

A bladder gripper or bladder hand is a specialized robotic end effector that can be used to grasp, pick up, and move rod-shaped or cylindrical objects. The...

A biped robot is a robot with two legs that are used for support and propulsion. Usually, but not always, such robots have arms and a...