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Video: Solar technology to deliver for DHL
Roof-mounted solar mats will curb emissions, operating costs and fuel use in 67 delivery trucks.
Video: Rheinmetall introduces its Skyranger 30 HEL
The Skyranger system can autonomously monitor airspace in search of threats and can reportedly select the appropriate effector to respond, protecting both mobile units and stationary infrastructure and facilities from aerial threats.
Snakehead underwater drone makes its debut
According to its developers, the Snakehead is capable of performing intelligence-gathering missions, deployed ahead of a submarine to scout and monitor specific locations.
Robot security dogs headed for the border
Automating border security will reportedly alleviate the burden on human border agents and officers, according to the DHS.
Robots moving into the manufacturing space
Follow along with Engineering360 to see some of the more recent examples of technology automating the manufacturing space.
New rifle scope predicts a bullet's trajectory
Compatible with most NATA and U.S. Army rifles, the technology reportedly offers between one times and eight times magnification.
Folding drone to be employed in US Army reconnaissance missions
Skydio will supply its X2D line of foldable drones to the U.S. Army as part of its Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program for conducting short range reconnaissance and surveillance activities.
Munich Re backs Dynamic Infrastructure’s digital analysis solution with 99% detection guarantee
The coverage, a first for the industry, provides assurance that 99% of any critical faults will be detected and reported in time to prevent structural failure.
Leech- and origami-inspired sensor lets robots take blood pressure
The researchers reportedly mimicked the suction and folding mechanisms characteristic of both leeches and origami respectively to build the 3D-printed leech-inspired origami (LIO) sensors.
Fuzzy Logic makes robotics agile at MBDA
The first use case selected was the tedious, manual cleaning of molds used to manufacture composites.
Automation is critical to expanding needs of private aerospace manufacturing
The rising private sector invested in space has created a new industry with opportunities for manufacturers to claim.
Video: Funeral facilities utilizing flameless cremation for environmental responsibility
This technology is gentler on the deceased’s remains and is a responsible choice for the environment when compared to other burial or cremation methods.
Orbex Group introduces ultra-small pancake-style gimbal motors
The motors are wound to operate at low speeds typical for gimbals while exhibiting a high torque constant for fast response when needed.
Online tool enables convenient motor calculation
The Express tool allows users to identify and select the right motor for their applications quickly and easily.
Robotic arm taught to autonomously push, pick objects
According to the researchers, the technology can select and grasp the appropriate object with 97% accuracy, on average.
Video: Carbon Robotics' farm tech zaps weeds with lasers
Like its earlier iteration, the 2022 LaserWeeder relies on artificial intelligence to identify, target and eliminate weeds via thermal energy as it moves.
Watch how tethered drones automate apple picking
Capable of operating day and night autonomously, the apple-picking drone can be monitored using GPS and mobile apps.
New collaborative robots for industrial applications launched by Yaskawa
Industrial robot manufacturer Yaskawa Motoman has launched two new collaborative robots: the HC10DTP and HC20DTP.
Hawaiian utility to pilot virtual power plant platform
The GridAmp platform will be deployed to simultaneously balance three separate grid services — capacity build, capacity reduction and fast frequency response.
Early dementia detection through comfortable technology
An early diagnosis brings the ability for a more effective treatment plan; dementia affects more than 10% of the elderly population. Currently there is no cure for the disease, but there is a wealth of treatment options to slow the progress.