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Festo introduces the first pneumatic cobot
The Festo Cobot makes using cobots even cost-effective for small and medium-sized companies, as they often rely on manual work processes. This is achieved because of the flexible application options so that small batch sizes or work steps can also now be processed automatically.
Video: Autonomous forklift aims to keep the supply chain running
The autonomous forklift, dubbed Trey, autonomously loads and unloads pallets in warehouse spaces, saving human workers an estimated 80% of their time.
Data depict a recent surge in US traffic fatalities
The increased trend in traffic fatalities recorded in 2020 has continued into 2021.
This robot dog offers safe and reliable site management
The challenging terrain did not slow the robot, which surveilled and accurately mapped a comprehensive view of the site's construction progress and maintenance operations.
DOE launches Geothermal Geophone Prize design competition
A new prize has been launched by the agency to fast-track U.S. innovation in seismic sensors in support of enhanced geothermal systems.
Underwater robot navigates busy New York harbor
An underwater mapping robot developed by New Jersey’s Stevens Institute of Technology has completed a real-world trial in a busy New York harbor.
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.
Watch this robot learn to taste food as it "chews"
In order to mimic the human sense of taste, the researchers are teaching the robotic chef to taste foods at various stages of the chewing process to determine if the food is appropriately seasoned.
Video: Titan to de-paint planes using robots, laser ablation
A new laser-based de-painting system from Titan Robotics is automating the potentially hazardous process of de-painting airplanes.
Video: Plants to be outfitted with wearables
Composed of a nickel-based electrode deposited in a squiggly pattern, the sensor was attached to the surface of soybean leaves in the lab where it wirelessly transmitted data to an app.
Testing solar cells for service in space
Guidelines have been devised to test the radiation-tolerating properties of perovskites intended for use in space.
Global Plastic Watch tool monitors plastic pollution from space using AI
The so-called “Global Plastic Watch” tool employs both satellite data technology and machine learning to devise a near-real-time, high-resolution map of plastic pollution.
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.
Video: Autonomous boat collects harbor trash
Open Ocean Engineering’s Clearbot Neo autonomously navigates harbors, canals and rivers, collecting garbage.
Equipment Health & Performance Optimization solution introduced by AWS
The Equipment Health & Performance Optimization solution reportedly offers users real-time visibility concerning equipment health and monitoring, thereby enabling equipment failure forecasts days or weeks in advance.
A smarter, quicker way to predict battery service life
A machine learning method devised at U.S. Argonne National Laboratory generates accurate battery lifetime estimates with as few as one preliminary cycle.
Video: First image of the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way
Known as Sagittarius A* or Sgr A*, the black hole lies some 27,000 light-years away from Earth.
Nuclear rocket under development for cislunar space propulsion
A novel nuclear thermal propulsion system will be demonstrated above low Earth orbit by 2026.
Traffic, congestion may be reduced with AI traffic light system
The AI system reads and analyzes live traffic camera footage and subsequently adjusts the lights to keep traffic flowing, thereby reducing congestion.