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Conceptual image showing planetary gear assembly which includes sun gear, planet gear and ring gear

What are Planetary Gears?

April 3, 2026

Planetary gears—also known as epicyclic gear systems—are a compact and highly efficient way of transmitting motion and torque. They are widely used in everything from…

What is an Encoder

March 25, 2026

This article was originally published on August 6, 2025, and updated on March 25, 2026. Introduction In robotics, an encoder is a sensor that measures…