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Video: Banana peeling robot shows what is possible for the future of food processing industry
The team developed the technology in response to global labor shortages hitting food processing factories where human workers capable of performing such delicate tasks are in short supply.
Robotic vision sensor captures transparent objects
The combination of infrared laser projection and thermography enables reliable 3D detection of transparent objects.
Part 2: The robots working on (and off) the offshore oil and gas platform
Part two of the robots working on (and off) the offshore oil and gas platform looks at how automation solutions for oil and gas have been used for decommissioning and maintenance and repair.
Black-I Robotics introduces its Fullscope Mobile Heavy Lift Arm
The heavy lift pick and place arm originally stemmed from a project that U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded to Black-I.
Video: Four-legged explosion-proof robot ok'd for oil and gas, chemical industries
Anybotic’s AnymalX has been designed to automate routine inspection tasks in potentially hazardous environments encountered in the oil and gas and chemical industries, according to its developers.
Space weather forecasting with mobile phones? There’s an app for that
Download the app to participate in this citizen science campaign, which runs until the end of July 2022.
Sealed surface conversion system from NORD provides optimal protection for demanding environments
The sealed surface conversion system offers a reliable solution for the surface treatment of gearboxes, motors, variable frequency drives and other components.
Smart System belt actuators from Rollon keep automated equipment productive and reliable
A new design supports heavy loads and ensures low maintenance operation in automated manufacturing, packaging machines and food and beverage equipment.
Flat belt drives: Answers to four frequently asked questions
There are several types of belt drives, with each type having its unique design, advantages and applications.
Watch how environmental sensors are dispersed by wind
A tiny sensor-carrying device can be transported and deposited by wind over large areas to monitor environmental parameters.
Handheld tool eliminates need for radioactive isotope in lead paint analysis
Without the need for a radioactive isotope, the tool greatly reduces the regulatory burden of owning and controlling radioactive materials and eliminates costly isotope replacement.
World’s smartest autonomous forklift launched by OTTO Motors
OTTO Lifter is a smart autonomous forklift that easily navigates through crowded and dynamic environments and improves safety in warehouses and facilities.
Support for virtual vehicle engine test cell R&D
Gastops is supporting Europe’s largest R&D center for virtual vehicle technology by supplying custom oil debris monitoring solutions.
Video: One step closer to automating high-rise window washing
Ozmo, using its pair of Kuka industrial robotic arms, cleans windows three times faster than human window washers, without risking the lives of human window washers.
Dunkermotoren is exhibitor at MD&M West
Dunkermotoren’s product portfolio includes brushless and brushed DC motors up to 5 kW, AC motors and linear systems.
UK team teaches robot to dress a mannequin
Demonstrating that these robots could be employed in dressing patients who do not have the use of their limbs, the researchers taught the robots to dress a mannequin in a simulated hospital room.
Watch as Geek+ launches its four-way shuttle warehouse storage and picking solution
The solution uses Geek+’s X-series four-way shuttle robots to boost storage density while devoting the ground floor to picking operations entrusted to the flagship P800 robots.
Algorithm identifies individuals via heartbeat
To develop the identification algorithm, researchers used electrocardiograms (ECG) to analyze five musical qualities — dynamics, rhythm, timbre, pitch and tonality.
How measurement technology helps hydrogen enter gas networks
Reliable measurement technology can facilitate the creation of environmentally friendly hydrogen networks.
Robots now operating Ford's 3D printers
Because the robots can autonomously operate the 3D printers day and night, Ford suggests that throughput will be increased and the price tag of custom-printed components will decrease.