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12 common HVAC communication protocols
Discover the functions and common use cases of the numerous HVAC communication protocols available, both open and proprietary.
Multi-legged counter-terrorism robot in development
The multi-legged, walking defense robot will reportedly feature an unmanned weapons system and advanced autonomous technology.
Furthering nuclear fuel performance with machine learning
The approach will improve performance predictions for uranium-zirconium fuel, a likely candidate for next-generation nuclear power reactors.
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.
HVAC trends in the fight against COVID-19
Two years into a global pandemic, here are the HVAC strategies most common for mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
What is HVAC demand-control?
What is DCV? And how can it save energy and money while improving air quality?
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.