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Robot promises to take the risk out of high-rise window washing
Window-washing robot takes the risk out of building exterior upkeep.
Recycling nanowires from electronic devices
A low-cost technique retrieves nanowires from end-of-life electronic devices for reuse.
Video: Coil Driver technology extended to electric vehicle technology
The technology can reduce the cost and complexity of deploying EVs and the charging infrastructure at scale.
A deep dive into analog multimeters
A breakdown of the different parts of the device.
Typical operation of potentiometers
A deep dive into a widely used linear measurement tool.
Company creates digital twins of subsea wells in Norway
This latest digital innovation for Neptune’s assets follows the creation of digital twins of several of its operated platforms.
Integrated motors simplify motion system design
Simplify design by replacing multiple components with a compact all-in-one motor and electronics package.
New multi-use spherical joint hinge with industry standard mounting attachment
New mounting options allows easy integration into electronics designs.
Watch as this pneumatically actuated soft robot plays the piano
The team devised a pneumatic random access memory (RAM) chip featuring microfluidic valves in lieu of electronic transistors.
High-performance laser distance sensor for industrial applications
The high-performance optoNCDT ILR2250 laser distance sensor is used whenever large measuring ranges and high accuracy are required. It can be installed at distances up to 100 m, and even up to 150 m with a reflector film. This sensor impresses when measuring dark, structured and poorly reflecting
Video: Addition of electrostatic footpads enable this robot to swerve, pivot
Robot is an enhanced version of a previously designed cockroach-like robot.
A Tactile Internet could one day allow users to reach out and 'touch' each other
For a person to touch something or someone remotely using the Tactile Internet, a user would wear a highly sensitive glove, stylus or other type of tactile device.
Radar beams eyed for networking and localizing moving objects
Passive tags and radar beams could monitor moving objects, people.
Penn State "listened" to the sounds of COVID-associated lockdowns, re-openings
Team tapped into underground telecommunication fiber optic cables to listen to the sounds of COVID-related lockdowns, re-openings.
Static and logic control in electric motors
Programmable controllers are low cost and can be easily reprogrammable to monitor new requirements from manufacturers.
Video: Smart clothes are the newest update to wireless wearables
Wi-Fi-powered smart garments can offer benefits like health monitoring and more without the threat of washing machine ruin.
The one big (but little used) advantage that OT cybersecurity has over IT cybersecurity
The firewalls used today are designed to protect the IT infrastructure and do not provide the security needed to protect control networks on the factory floor.
Abnormal operating conditions for three-phase motors
The satisfactory operation of three-phase motors on a three-phase supply depends on several factors described below.
Home robots get a makeover at TRI
The capabilities of TRI's line of domestic robots are expanded.
Watch as a rock-picking robot automates a tedious farming task
Rock picking is just one of the latest repetitive tasks to be automated in the farming industry.