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    Hexapods 6-Axis Systems A Technology for Precision Motion Control & Automation

    March 28, 2018
    Hexapods, also known as Stewart Platforms, are based on a 6-axis (XYZ, Pitch, Yaw) actuator system placed in parallel between a top and bottom platform. Advantages of using a hexapod over a traditional multi-axis stage include lower inertia, impro...

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