HEADLINES ARCHIVE
A drone for cleaning solar panels is on its way
According to its manufacturers, the autonomous drone can reportedly reduce solar panel cleaning costs by roughly 25%.
Robotic film could one day absorb ocean oil spills
The robot film, called Neusbot after neustons, which are a category of organisms, including water striders that travel on the surfaces of bodies of water, is powered by sunlight and fueled by water.
New robot can traverse narrow pipes, clear blockages
The in-pipe robot features six foldable crawler arms surrounding a robot body that can maneuver through pipe sizes of 15 cm to 31 cm.
Video: Robotic system performs full and partial knee arthroplasties
The maker of the CORI system suggests that procedures performed with the robotic solution result in less pain, fewer revisions and greater patient satisfaction following surgery.
COVID-19 robot ensures social distances are maintained
The robot uses a system to categorize people in violation of social distancing rules, sorting them into different groups and prioritizing them based on whether they are moving or stationary.
Breakthrough motion control drive with small form factor
New PCB-mountable intelligent drives that provide ultimate performance, flexible network connectivity and advanced power amplification.
Video: Volvo and LEGO Technic develop game-changing intelligent prototype for the construction industry
The LX03 is designed to adapt to different scenarios, make real-time decisions and collaborate with humans, while operating as a safe and smart worker.
Polar forecast: Hotter times in the Arctic
The most recent addition to places with record-high temperatures: the Arctic.
Watch a RHINO on the scent of wastewater treatment plant odors
Affixed to a drone, the electronic nose sniffs out and measures odors emanating from wastewater treatment facilities.
Video: Compact limit switch optimizes hydropower plant process flow
The vibration sensor and compact limit switch improve wood chip conveyance efficiency at a hydropower plant.
Video: Touch-free smart sensor tackles indoor air pollution
Four sensing options help create optimal conditions for improving indoor air quality, safety and comfort.
Eliminating rework with robotic pulse welding
To achieve the goal of going robotic, Altec acquired a Fronius cold metal transfer technology, in combination with a welding platform.
Reimagine fluid handling with the new Masterflex MasterSense L/S peristaltic pump
This pump is ideal for research and process with flow-driven technology that supports precision dispensing.
Automated route to pharma compound production
The method can potentially be used for molecules typically produced via manual processes, thereby reducing the manpower required.
Test system deployed for Vestas wind turbines
The 66 kV fault ride through test system proves compliance with international grid codes.
Video: Countdown to liftoff for James Webb Space Telescope
The observatory has been fueled in preparation for its late December launch on an Ariane 5 rocket from the European Space Agency Spaceport in French Guiana.
Video: Robotic catamaran from MIT designed for aquafarming tasks
The Oystamaran is a self-propelled catamaran that features a flipping mechanism capable of inserting itself among the thousands of floating mesh oyster bags at a Cape Cod aquafarm.
Watch a bird-inspired robot capable of perching
The robot, dubbed “stereotyped nature-inspired aerial grasper," or SNAG, is attached to quadcopter drone and is inspired by the peregrine falcon.
Real-time subsea meter calibration tool serves the oil and gas sector
The software tool for verification of subsea multiphase flow meters will help operators optimize reservoir management and revenues.
Video: Robotape automates the industrial taping process
The automated platform is entirely flexible to the user’s needs, relying solely on programming to position and apply the tape for complicated tasks.