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Machine learning tech tests nuclear components
The platform detects and quantifies radiation-induced defects instantaneously and could be extended to interpret other microscopy data.
Gear tester detects noise-producing defects
This noise, vibration and harshness gear tester identifies potential gear defects at the component level prior to gearbox assembly.
Mind-reading robot promises to improve assembly line productivity
The industrial robot, which was tested by the researchers on a factory assembly line, monitored the brain waves of volunteers working alongside the robots and wearing non-invasive brain wave detectors.
Advanced analytical techniques bolster battery design
Researchers artificially generated the representative architecture of a lithium-ion electrode particle with sub-particle grain detail, broadening opportunities for battery design improvements.
Watch: This hydraulic mini-loader has gone electric
Joining the ranks of the electric revolution is this do-it-all mini-loader for light-duty farm, construction and utility uses.
Video: Energy-efficient rotary screw compressor is also smart
The compressor can adapt and optimize its operation for any application while delivering energy savings of 60%.
Ambient cooling conveyor for cracker systems
The system significantly reduces the internal heat of products immediately after they exit the baking chamber.
Compact hexapod for precise 6-DOF motion
The six degree-of-freedom (DOF) positioning system provides precise translation in the X, Y and Z directions and rotation around each of these axes.
Video: New system enables drones to accompany small boats
The V-Line Boat Mode is designed for use along with Volarious’ DJI Mavic 2 drones. Volarious suggests that the system could be used for coastline surveillance and search and rescue applications.
Video: Cleaning the seafloor with robots
An autonomous robotic system is being advanced by European researchers to detect and retrieve litter on the seafloor.
Seegrid and Applied Intuition partner to create warehouse robot simulations
The partnership will reportedly enable Seegrid to quickly validate product innovations in more environments and use cases across the supply chain than is possible with manual testing.
A beer created entirely by AI
The Rodney AI²PA from Australia’s Barossa Valley Brewing is expected to be available for limited sale beginning in January 2022.
Video: First Seawing kite system to set sail
The system is projected to enable an average 20% reduction in cargo ship fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Contactless condition monitoring for bus cables
i.Sense CF.D sensors from Igus use high-frequency technology to detect defects in bus and data cables, preventing expensive system downtimes.
Video: Gecko-inspired FarmHand can grip grapes, tomatoes
Scientists from Stanford University’s Biomimetics and Dextrous Manipulation Lab have developed a robotic hand featuring a gecko-like grip.
Compact AC multidrive reduces cabinet sizes and costs
The drive footprint is reduced by up to 50% compared to traditional single drive modules.
Watch James Webb Space Telescope deploy its solar arrays
The world’s most powerful telescope unfolded its solar array about 30 minutes after launch on Christmas Day.
Mapping tool targets flood risk worldwide
A new flood mapping tool generates instant, accurate street-level resolution maps of floods worldwide since 1985.
Video: Wall-climbing bot promises to reduce workplace accidents
To determine if the robot can successfully climb vertical walls, researchers from both the University of Warwick and HausBots performed electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) testing.
Berkshire Grey launches robotic product sortation solution
The RPS systems autonomously pick, sort and pack millions of items a month with higher speed and throughput while increasing fulfillment by up to two times without adding labor.