Robotics & Automation
Acorn specializes in making things move. We develop novel mechanical and automated solutions that push the boundaries of robotics and have explored a diverse range of exciting products over the years, from walking quadrupeds and talking animatrons to amusement park rides and large-scale automated industrial machinery. The breadth of our experience and services spans the following industries:
Industrial & Test Automation
Animatronics & Studio Props
Mobility Systems:
Humanoid Bipedal & Quadruped Robots
UGV, AGV, AMR (Tracked & Wheeled, etc.)
Custom & Novel Locomotion
Semiconductor Fabrication & Test
Automotive Services & Manufacturing
Aerospace, Defense & Security
Medical, Surgical & Cosmetic
Food & Beverage
Agricultural Technology
Robotics & Automation Capabilities
Our in-house engineering experts and robust resource network enable Acorn to manage projects from early system architecture design all the way to testing, quality assurance, manufacturing, and assembly. We are fully equipped to provide optimized mechanical and automated solutions for your project by leveraging our extensive design capabilities, including:
HW / SW System Architecture Development
System Build, Testing & Qualification
Custom Subsystems:
System Layout Design
Complex Mechanism Design
Manipulators & End-Effectors
Rugged Battery Systems
Wired & Wireless Charging
Actuator Design & Analysis
Motion Control
Sensor Design & Packaging
Embedded Electronics & Firmware Development
PCB Design & Bring-Up
System Cabling Design & Documentation
BOM & Full Documents Package
Design:
Industrial Design
User Interface Design (UI / UX)
Human Factors, HRI & Ergonomics Analysis
Component Sourcing:
Actuator Sizing & Sourcing
Sensor Specification
PLC-based motion controls
Full Robotics Services
Acorn offers more than just a specialized set of skills. We have 30 years of real-world experience getting our client’s products to market.