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Watch this robot traverse curved steel walls
The robot from Sumitomo Heavy Industries is able to traverse curved steel walls thanks to magnetic adhesion.
Watch: Robot bartender strives to improve customer relations
Dubbed BRILLO, the robotic system features a humanoid bust, two robotic arms for making drinks and a monitor-based face capable of producing different facial expressions according to interactions with human customers.
Report: Manufacturers suggest robots are not taking over jobs in the manufacturing space
According to the report, 57% of global manufacturers report that robots aren’t taking over jobs in the manufacturing space, but instead improving human-robot collaboration in that field.
Report: Industrial robots increase co-worker substance abuse, mental-health issues
Although industrial robots are designed to take over strenuous and physically demanding tasks in the warehouse and manufacturing spaces, they are also reportedly increasing adverse mental health issues among human workers.
A tool for detecting extraterrestrial life
The discovery of extraterrestrial life may depend on deployment of a portable device that detects organic residue in fossils tens of millions of years old.
How getters improve reliability of hermetically sealed electronic packages
Electronic components may fail if they are exposed to corrosive agents or chemical attack by moisture or other reactive gases that may be present within an electronic package or enclosure.
Video: MIT scientists build firefly-like robots that emit light
Like lightning bugs — which use their luminescence to communicate with potential mates, ward off predators and lure prey — the electroluminescence built into the soft artificial muscles of the flying robots could enable the robots to emit colored light as they fly.
These robots will make your skin crawl: Part 2
Join Engineering360 as we revisit in a two-part article some of the creepy crawly species to influence robot technology.
Video: Researchers introduce their graffiti bot
To develop GTGraffiti, the research team first employed motion capture technology to record two human artists painting the alphabet in a bubble letter graffiti style.
System promises to automate bird deterrence at agricultural sites
The system under development will feature drones that can patrol agricultural sites 24/7, deterring pest birds that destroy crops.
New digital tech improve search and rescue efforts in the wilderness
The RescueCASTR system features 360° body cameras that transmit video and photos to a central command station where a search commander can use that data to track multiple search teams simultaneously and coordinate search and rescue efforts.
These robots will make your skin crawl: Part 1
Join Engineering360 as we revisit in a two-part article some of the creepy crawly species to influence robot technology.
12 common HVAC communication protocols
Discover the functions and common use cases of the numerous HVAC communication protocols available, both open and proprietary.
Video: Drone maker introduces its lidar-enhanced indoor mapping drone
The collision-tolerant drone, according to the drone maker, features a light detection and ranging (lidar) sensor for indoor 3D mapping applications.
Customizable LCD monitors for every industrial environment
When power is restored, the monitors immediately restart operating, eliminating the need for operator intervention.
Connecting EDA with test and measurement in high-performance wireless design
The quality of reference signals and software tools has a significant impact on successfully transitioning an RF power-amplifier design from the EDA environment into hardware.
Robotic rodent inspects pipelines
Ratty the Robot has reportedly been designed to reduce human exposure to hazardous environments, tetherlessly traveling through a network of confined spaces such as pipeline networks and tunnel systems, autonomously inspecting drainage, sewage and gas supply pipes.
Automating solar lights with Arduino
Upgrade your outdoor lighting with this DIY project so the fun doesn't end when the sun goes down.
Creative DIY projects for old gaming consoles
Old game consoles can serve as the canvas for a variety of DIY electronics builds.
Video: Scrubbing robot automates floor cleaning
The Cobi 18 is, according to its developer, a high performance scrubber capable of cleaning a variety of hard floors and its compact design enables it to clean even tight spaces.