Exponent's mechanical engineers and multidisciplinary teams provide innovative solutions for integrated robotics systems.
Whether analyzing failures in current systems or designing new automated processes, Exponent's multidisciplinary teams can provide the insights you need for integrated robotic systems. Our mechanical, electrical, and software engineers are experienced in the design, construction, and analysis of robotic systems for various applications. We have led or contributed to the design and development of a wide range of robotics systems, including military robots for inspection and surveillance, medical surgical robots, collaborative robots used in warehouse environments, and automated test frames.
Exponent experts frequently consult with government agencies, robot developers, and users and have provided insights and expert testimony on issues of intellectual property (IP), risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and standards development.
Our consultants are leaders in the design and development of a wide range of robotics systems. They often speak internationally and contribute to scientific bodies of work covering the newest innovations in robotics design and applications.
Summary of Services
• Analysis of robotic system safety and accident reconstruction
• Electromechanical systems design and analysis
• Kinematics and dynamics modeling
• Static and dynamic structural analyses
• Controller design and implementation
• Robot sensing and navigation algorithms
• Machine learning and automated classification
• Computer vision analysis and image processing
• Light detection and ranging (LiDAR)
• Platform locomotion and terrain interactions
• Power systems selection, optimization, and performance analysis
• Battery system evaluation and failure analysis
• Human-machine interface and various control schema
• Haptics systems development and analysis
• User study design and implementation
• Radio selection and electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analysis
Our Capabilities Are Unparalleled
With expertise in over 90 disciplines and hundreds of capabilities, tools, and methodologies — we get to the root of even the most complex challenges and give you the objective answers you need.
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Mechanical Engineering Specialties
Mechanical engineering support to help solve complex problems within commercial and industrial applications.
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Mechanical Design Support
Mechanical design and testing support services, including customized mechanical modeling, finite element simulations, and system-level testing.
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Mechanical Failure Analysis
Discover the root cause of mechanical failure using visual modeling simulation, data analysis, on-site investigations, and laboratory testing.
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Factory Auditing & Assembly Line Evaluation
Understand highly integrated automated machinery challenges and mechanical problems across diverse industries.
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Risk & Safety Analysis for Mechanical Engineering
Multidisciplinary risk assessments, equipment safety evaluations, and occupational safety analysis.
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Mechanical Engineering Support for Dispute Resolution
Mechanical engineering support and testimony for litigation, international arbitration, mediation, and insurance.
Experts
Our global and comprehensive expertise across industries gives us a deep understanding of current challenges, best industry practices, and the implications of emerging technologies.
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