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# Robotae

Robotics consultancy

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://robotae.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Robotae to exhibit at ICSR+ART 2026](https://robotae.com/newsroom/robotae-to-exhibit-at-icsrart-2026/) - Robotae will be exhibiting at the International Conference on Social Robotics at Senate House, University of London 1-3 July 2026. If you're attending, come and have a chat with us.
- [Robotae featured in Raspberry Pi magazine](https://robotae.com/newsroom/robotae-featured-in-raspberry-pi-magazine/) - We are thrilled to see Robotae’s collaboration with sculptor Antoine Espinasseau featured in the latest edition of the official Raspberry Pi Magazine (pages 16-17). It’s a fantastic look at the project, and for those interested in the finer technical details, here are a few clarifications on the engineering behind it:Control Loop: To maintain high control
- [Self-balancing artwork exhibited to the public](https://robotae.com/newsroom/self-balancing-artwork-exhibited-to-the-public/) - Robotae has been working with the Brussels-based artist Antoine Espinasseau to create a series of self-balancing sculptures, working with the principle of using a reaction wheel to balance an inverted pendulum. These were exhibited to the public for the first time on 5-6 July 2025 as part of an exhibition entitled Que Rien Ne Bouge
- [Self-balancing artwork exhibited in Paris](https://robotae.com/newsroom/self-balancing-artwork-exhibited-in-paris/) - Robotae has been working with Brussels-based artist Antoine Espinasseau to create a series of self-balancing sculptures, using a reaction wheel to balance an inverted pendulum. They were exhibited in Galerie d’Architecture de Paris in October 2025 as part of an event based on the story of Daedalus and Icarus.
- [Self-balancing artwork to be exhibited in Paris](https://robotae.com/newsroom/self-balancing-artwork-to-be-exhibited-in-paris/) - Robotae has been working with Brussels-based artist Antoine Espinasseau to create a series of self-balancing sculptures, using a reaction wheel to balance an inverted pendulum. They will be exhibited in Galerie d’Architecture de Paris, 11 Rue des Blancs Manteaux, 16-19 October 2025, as part of an event based on the story of Daedalus and Icarus.
- [Kokoon](https://robotae.com/case-studies/kokoon/)
- [CARV](https://robotae.com/case-studies/carv/)
- [Embedded motor controller library developed](https://robotae.com/newsroom/embedded-motor-controller-library-developed/) - Robotae has completed the development of a motion control library capable of driving up to 32 stepper motors from a single STM32 microcontroller
- [Robotae illuminates fabric for online fashion retail](https://robotae.com/newsroom/robotae-illuminates-fabric-for-digital-fashion-show/) - Robotics consultancy develops gonioreflectometer for luxury retail platform.
- [Are you abusing Nyquist?](https://robotae.com/newsroom/are-you-abusing-nyquist/) - Misunderstandings of sampling theory often lead to the justification of bad design decisions early in a project, resulting in poor performance
- [Industrial demonstrator development](https://robotae.com/newsroom/supporting-development-of-an-industrial-demonstrator/) - Robotae provided electrical and control engineering services to support the development of an industrial demonstrator of a viscous liquid printing process
- [Change of Paradigm](https://robotae.com/case-studies/change-of-paradigm/) - Robotae has designed a gonioreflectometer to take images of textile samples from different angles to measure the reflective properties, to enable photorealistic 3D renderings of high end fashion.
- [Cambridge North railway station's Game of Life pattern played out](https://robotae.com/newsroom/cambridge-north-railway-stations-game-of-life-pattern-played-out/) - The new "Cambridge North" railway station opened on 21st May a short distance from Robotae's offices. The architecture features a pattern inspired by The Game of Life, so we did the obvious thing - find out how the pattern evolves: Although we think it's great that the architects included such geekery, the pattern they used
- [New McKinsey think tank report brings reason to the automation/employment debate](https://robotae.com/newsroom/new-mckinsey-think-tank-report-brings-reason-to-the-automationemployment-debate/) - New McKinsey think tank report brings reason to the automation/employment debate.
- [UK robotics to benefit from increased R&D funding](https://robotae.com/newsroom/uk-robotics-to-benefit-from-increased-rd-funding/) - British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced an extra £2 billion annual investment in research and development by 2020. A new Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund will be established to support priority fields such as robotics and artificial intelligence.
- [Robotae at Engineering Design Show 2016](https://robotae.com/events/robotae-at-engineering-design-show-2016/) - Robotae will be at the Engineering Design Show 19-20th October 2016. Come and talk to us on stand F105
- [Robotae featured in an article by Maxon Motor](https://robotae.com/newsroom/robotae-featured-in-an-article-by-maxon-motor/) - Maxon Motor has published an interview with Robotae founder Kevin Rathbone.
- [European Robotics Forum 2015](https://robotae.com/events/european-robotics-forum-2015/) - Robotae exhibited at European Robotics Forum 2015 in Vienna on 11-13 March 2015.
- [Robotae assists Silicon Contact Ltd with their entry to the Google Little Box Challenge](https://robotae.com/newsroom/robotae-assists-silicon-contact-ltd-with-their-entry-to-the-google-little-box-challenge/) - Congratulations to Robotae\'s client Silicon Contact Ltd on being selected as one of the 18 finalists in the Google Little Box Challenge.
- [RoboBusiness Europe 2015](https://robotae.com/events/robobusiness-europe-2015/) - Robotae exhibited at the third annual RoboBusiness Europe in Milan on April 27-30, 2015.
- [Robotics Innovation Show](https://robotae.com/events/cool-event/) - This was one of the biggest events of its kind - the breadth of demonstrations and discussions showed what an exciting technology area this is and the wide application of mechatronics and robotics.
- [The $10bn market: Agricultural Robots and Drones](https://robotae.com/newsroom/the-10bn-market-agricultural-robots-and-drones/) - Robotic market and technology developments will change the business of farming, according to an IDTechEx report on agricultural robots and drones.
- [‘Wearables’ to shift from reliance on smartphone hubs](https://robotae.com/newsroom/wearables-to-shift-from-reliance-on-smartphone-hubs/) - With the success of the Apple smartwatch, the Fitbit and increasing excitement for the upcoming PlayStation VR, the wearables market remains strong.
- [Encouraging forecast for service robotics](https://robotae.com/newsroom/encouraging-forecast-for-service-robotics/) - The introduction of robots to our daily lives is becoming closer to reality, with a recent report forecasting the service robotics market size to grow to $21.7 billion by 2022.
- [Brushless gimbal](https://robotae.com/case-studies/brushless-gimbal/) - Robotae produced software to give the Halo brushless gimbal smooth motion.
- [Automated polishing machine](https://robotae.com/case-studies/automated-polishing-machine/) - A client in China commissioned this machine to automate the polishing of metal hardware on their manufacturing line, to free up their polishing staff to work on new projects.
- [Symmetre](https://robotae.com/case-studies/symmetre/) - Robotae’s Symmetre mobile platform uses Mecanum wheels to deliver impressive omnidirectional movement.
- [Robots emerging as agricultural co-workers](https://robotae.com/newsroom/test-post/) - The technology is mature and ready for implementation on the farm, say experts.

## Pages

- [Home](https://robotae.com/) - Robotae is a technology design and development consultancy specialising in robotics and mechatronics. Founded in 2014 by Dr Kevin Rathbone, Robotae supports companies of all sizes looking to develop new robotic or mechatronic products and systems. Read more >
- [Services](https://robotae.com/services/) - Our core technical competencies lie in the following areas: Complete system development Integration of hardware and embedded software Balanced systems architecture Realtime embedded software Microcontroller-based PCB design Ultra low power design Closed loop control Precise and flexible motor control Mathematical algorithm development Sensor fusion Computer vision Machine learning Requirements capture Regulatory compliance 3D CAD Rapid
- [Contact](https://robotae.com/contact/) - Robotae Ltd St John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS United Kingdom +44 (0)1223 422095 enquiry@robotae.com Company number 8891576 Registered in England and Wales VAT number GB183989638
- [About](https://robotae.com/about/) - Robotae is a technology consultancy specialising in robotics and mechatronics—machines or devices that are able to detect and respond intelligently to changes in their environment.
- [Technical review](https://robotae.com/services/technical-review/) - Robotae works closely with clients at all stages of the product development process, providing a steady hand in the understanding of requirements, regulatory compliance and de-risking technology.
- [Hardware software integration](https://robotae.com/services/hardware-software-integration/) - Bringing together hardware and software requires a breadth of skills and knowledge. Robotae delivers this service, with technical proficiencies in real-time embedded software and balanced systems architecture.
- [Design](https://robotae.com/services/design/) - Our expertise in microcontroller-based PCB design, 3D CAD, FPGA design, Industrial design and RF design provides a reliable electronics design service to our clients.
- [Algorithm development](https://robotae.com/services/algorithm-development/) - Robotae has particular experience in developing control algorithms that are needed at the interface between hardware and software.
- [Consultancy](https://robotae.com/services/consultancy/) - Robotae has comprehensive expertise in technology consulting, working closely with clients to develop new competitive products. Our consultancy service helps companies both large and small, offering tangible solutions to your technology challenges. Supporting the incorporation of robotic technology within your product, we make recommendations to fit your needs, improving performance and reducing costs, while identifying
- [Mechatronics](https://robotae.com/services/mechatronics-page/) - We are experts in the field of Mechatronics, working with you through the design process to deliver cutting-edge functionality for your products and services. This is achieved by the convergence of mechanical, electrical and control engineering. Working closely with clients, Robotae applies a wide range of skills to deliver sophisticated products with fast and precise
- [Privacy Policy & Cookies](https://robotae.com/privacy-policy-cookies/) - This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Robotae Ltd collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users of the www.robotae.com website.

## Categories

- [Case studies](https://robotae.com/case-studies/)
- [Robotics news](https://robotae.com/newsroom/)
- [Mechatronics](https://robotae.com/case-studies/mechatronics/) - Mechatronics is the convergence of mechanical, electrical and control engineering to give advanced functionality to products and systems. Robotae’s multi-disciplinary expertise includes developing control algorithms that are needed at the interface between hardware and software, and designing hardware to be suitable for such levels of control.
- [Consumer electronics](https://robotae.com/case-studies/consumer-electronics/) - The incorporation of mechatronics in consumer products can provide exciting new functionality. Smartphones and smart home technology has made consumers more accustomed to interacting with products; from shaking a phone to trigger an alarm, to voice activated personal assistants, the variety of inputs and responses is increasing. Innovation now looks beyond touch screens and devices that respond when activated, to systems that can respond intelligently to changes in their environment. This is taking consumer electronics in a new direction.
- [Service robotics](https://robotae.com/case-studies/service-robotics/) - Recent developments in technologies such as machine vision, that allows accurate identification of objects; improved actuators and manipulators, which allow robots to move and grasp objects, and positioning software that facilitates movement, are now mature and sufficiently reliable to allow the development of robots that work alongside humans. The demand for these service robots is predicted to be immense. According to a Global Market Insights report, the market for service robotics is estimated to grow at over 17.8% from 2016 to 2022, reaching USD 21.7 billion. To provide the functionality required by service robots a multidisciplinary approach is required and Robotae is at the forefront of this technology.
- [Control systems](https://robotae.com/case-studies/control-systems/) - Control systems are essential and determine the behaviour of a robot. The control system executes a planned sequence of motions and forces in reaction to unforeseen situations, to ensure the robot reacts appropriately. Robotae has expertise in control systems, with capabilities in sensor fusion. This combines sensory data from disparate sources, so that the resulting information has less uncertainty than if these sources were used individually. In addition, Robotae specialises in closed-loop control and real-time embedded software development, to provide a stable and accurate system.
- [Mobile robots](https://robotae.com/case-studies/mobile-robots/) - With the capability to move autonomously, mobile robots are now commonplace in daily life, whether it is vacuum cleaners in the home, drones in the sky or remotely operated vehicles underwater. The sector is evolving rapidly – Technavio forecasts that the mobile robotics market will be worth USD 5.39 billion by 2020. Robotae has proficiency in rapid prototyping, along with precise and flexible motor control.
- [Wearables](https://robotae.com/case-studies/wearables/) - As a result of the ever-growing Internet of Things (IoT), entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the exciting opportunities available in wearable technology. Consumer demand is rising for fitness trackers and smart watches – the upward trajectory is clear. Insight Partners forecasts that the wearables market will have a value of USD 170.91 billion by 2025. Wearables require ultra low power electronics and Robotae has the technical expertise to meet the task.
- [Events](https://robotae.com/events/)

## Tags

- [Robotics](https://robotae.com/tag/robotics/)
- [Automation](https://robotae.com/tag/automation/)
- [Mechatronics](https://robotae.com/tag/mechatronics/)
- [events](https://robotae.com/tag/events/)
- [wearables](https://robotae.com/tag/wearables/)
- [drones](https://robotae.com/tag/drones/)
- [Engineering Design Show](https://robotae.com/tag/engineering-design-show/)
- [Robotics Innovation Show](https://robotae.com/tag/robotics-innovation-show/)
- [service robots](https://robotae.com/tag/service-robots/)
- [agri-tech](https://robotae.com/tag/agri-tech/)
- [agriculture](https://robotae.com/tag/agriculture/)
- [RoboBusiness Europe](https://robotae.com/tag/robobusiness-europe/)
- [Cambridge Active Magnetics](https://robotae.com/tag/cambridge-active-magnetics/)
- [Silicon COntact](https://robotae.com/tag/silicon-contact/)
- [event](https://robotae.com/tag/event/)
- [interview](https://robotae.com/tag/interview/)
- [industry](https://robotae.com/tag/industry/)
- [funding](https://robotae.com/tag/funding/)
- [motor control](https://robotae.com/tag/motor-control/)
- [embedded](https://robotae.com/tag/embedded/)
- [stepper motors](https://robotae.com/tag/stepper-motors/)
- [employment](https://robotae.com/tag/employment/)
- [Change of Paradigm](https://robotae.com/tag/change-of-paradigm/)
- [Nyquist](https://robotae.com/tag/nyquist/)
- [technical article](https://robotae.com/tag/technical-article/)