Planar Motor Inc. (PMI) is the industry pioneer in magnetically suspended planar motors, which designs and produces smart conveying robot systems with unprecedented flexibility, precision, intelligence, re-configurability, scalability and traceability. In comparison with conventional conveying systems where parts move on predefined 1D tracks, PMI’s XBOTs are smart conveyors with 6 degrees-of-freedom motion capability that can move independently on a 2D surface with programmable routes. XBOTs are designed for mass customization -- the new frontier in business competition. Above are three videos of our XBOTs. Enjoy!

PMI’s smart conveying systems are composed of one or more movers (XBOTs) and a stationary surface made of modular tiles (Flyway). Each XBOT is independently controlled and suspended in air, which hovers over a Flyway with 6 degrees-of-freedom motion capability. The motion of XBOTs can save the motion and the corresponding space needed for tools that process the parts. The system does not require any lubrication nor generates any contamination. It is ideal for applications requiring high cleanliness such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical manufacturing as well as industries with harsh environments such as those that require water and dust proofing. The Flyways are made from identical modular tiles and are fully extendable and reconfigurable.