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US military hiring robotic sous chef for its bases
The autonomous sous chef in question, dubbed Alfred, was developed by Boston, Massachusetts, company Dexai Robotics.
UK, US militaries power drone with synthetic fuel
The environmentally friendly fossil fuel alternative — trialed under the RAF’s Vermeer Project, which seeks to invest in emerging technologies — was created by U.K. company C3 Biotechnologies.
Video: Magnetic robot reaches deep inside the lung
Unlike the commonly used bronchoscope, the magnetic tentacle robot can travel into narrow airways in the lung.
New two-way cartridge valve sets the bar for power and performance
In this latest innovation from Parker, the clever design of the sleeve and spool, in conjunction with Parker’s patented VCD actuator technology, allows for previously unattainable flow and pressure drop values.
More OCT hybrid cables for drag chain use
The assembled hybrid cables are suitable for servo drives in the industrial environment, such as in mechanical and plant engineering as well as for transport and conveyor technology.
Toppan TransBots trialed at hospital
Automating healthcare tasks, according to the company, could potentially reduce the workload on nurses and a healthcare system impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inspection system for 3D-printed rocket engines
The system will enable non-destructive, high-energy X-ray inspections of large-scale 3D-printed rocket engines prior to flight.
A smart solution for linear motion applications
A new digital platform will help engineers develop motion, robotic and automation systems that offer far greater levels of intelligence, connectivity and adaptability than are achievable from existing equipment.
Acquisition enables ESI Automotive to expand EV capabilities
The range, power and reliability of electric vehicle (EV) designs will benefit with improved output of inverters, batteries and electric motors at a systems-level.
Mouse makes window to the brain a reality
The portable "Mini2P" is best defined as a miniature cortical observatory, capable of recording live images of brain that have never been seen before.
Video: EggNest thwarts scattered radiation
Radiation bounces off a patient and spreads to everyone else in the room during an x-ray.
Technique 3D prints pharmaceuticals on demand
The vat polymerization technique prints an entire object all at once, reducing the printing speed from multiple minutes to just seven to 17 seconds.
Video: Bread eating fungus produces yarn, paper and leather
The bread was dried and ground into breadcrumbs and mixed with water in a reactor. The researchers then added spores of Rhizopus delemar — which are often found on decaying food.
Company uses AI to invent "thousands" of chemical weapons in just hours
To create their computational machine learning models for toxicity prediction, the researchers tweaked their AI to seek out instead of weeding out toxicity.
Jumper cable interconnect boosts 5G data networking
A prototype high-speed jumper cable interconnect product that supports 112 Gbps PAM4 signaling on data networking systems.
Pilot course to advance technician skills, fiber deployments across North America
This course covers the fundamental principles of how to properly install, test and maintain fiber optic networks.
Solar façade supplies building HVAC needs
The system can be retrofitted onto older buildings and integrated into new builds for the delivery of energy-efficient heating and cooling.
Could tech from the University of Houston pave the way for border patrol drones?
The University of Houston team proposed using its built-in wireless E-line battery charging systems to charge small drones while they perform uninterrupted surveillance tasks at the border.
College creates own COVID-19 rapid test lab
Since November 2020, more than 249,000 samples have been delivered to Georgetown University's COVID-19 testing lab in Rockville, Maryland, for examination. However, unlike PCR tests performed by outside pharmacies and testing centers, the results from an internal lab can be back in as little as five to 10 hours.
New logistics facility will create 200 jobs in St. Louis
The first phase, renovation of a former pharmaceutical manufacturing complex into a state-of-the-art warehouse, has already begun.