Caterpillar has added a joystick option to its next generation 140 motor graders. Customers globally will now have the option of choosing either joystick or lever/steering wheel controls for the new ...

Caterpillar has announced it will offer a joystick option for its new next generation 140 motor grader. Available globally in early 2026, the new 140 model features all the hallmarks of the next ...

General Motors has released a new customer satisfaction program (CSP) for certain units of the Chevy Equinox EV and Chevy Blazer EV, addressing a potential issue with the all-electric crossovers’ ...

Vector Control, also known as Field Oriented Control or FOC is an AC motor control scheme that enables fine-grained control over a connected motor, through the precise control of its phases. In a ...

How the new MCUs save costs. Implementation of TI's InstaSPIN FOC software and advanced algorithms. Range of applications for these MCUs. By integrating TI’s C28x digital-signal-processor core, a high ...

In a deal that surprised some industry observers, chipmaker Qualcomm has agreed to buy Arduino, which is best known for supplying microcontrollers to the DIY community. The acquisition, whose terms ...

Designing robots requires precision and flexibility. When creating a humanoid robot system, there are mechanical and electrical considerations that you need to understand before beginning the actual ...

This paper describes the development and implementation of a control system for a direct current (DC) motor using the Arduino Uno microcontroller, based on the speed and direction control of the motor ...

In today’s world, motors are ubiquitous, powering everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. The importance of optimizing motor control for energy efficiency cannot be overstated, ...