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Innovative mobile robots rely on Kaydon bearings from RA Rodriguez

Q-Bot is using thin-section Kaydon bearings from R.A. Rodriguez (U.K.) Limited on the wheel hubs of intelligent mobile robots that spray insulation foam to the underside of suspended floors.

01/12/2021 11:24:18

With this advanced solution, Q-Bot improves the health of buildings, reduces energy usage and paves the way for a sustainable construction industry. In total, the company uses 10 Kaydon bearings per robot.

Established in 2013, the mission of Q-Bot is to transform the built environment by becoming the global leader in robotic and AI systems that apply materials to construct, maintain and upgrade buildings. To drive this ambition, Q-Bot has developed a robotic solution that can fit through a small opening and spray insulation in situ, without having to deconstruct the house.

Read the full article in DPA's December issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.