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Behind the robot: Sensing, safety and control in Industry 4.0

Here, Rolf Horn of Digikey explores the foundational technologies behind Industry 4.0 robotics, focusing on how sensors, safety solutions and industrial control components contribute to safe motion control, adaptive system behaviour, and deterministic decision-making.

01/12/2025 11:51:19

Modern industrial robotics systems rely on increasingly sophisticated infrastructure to support evolving artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities, seamless interconnectivity, and scalable deployment across factory floors.

These systems require sensors, safety hardware, circuit protection, and control components that meet the demands of high bandwidth, real-time responsiveness, and stringent functional safety standards.

Read the full article in DPA's December 2025 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.