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Drones: The future of healthcare?
Are drones the future of healthcare? Engineering360 suggests that they are with its review of some of the ways in which the technology has been applied in the healthcare industry.
Exploring the new age of welding
This emerging software can be used with all types of welding equipment whether it be manual, automated or even robotic welding systems.
Video: Researchers strive to teach robots to open doors autonomously
Opening doors has consistently been a challenge for robots due to their different shapes, sizes, different handles and the force required to open them, among other factors.
Video: Online platform taps satellite data to benefit water management
The system reports evapotranspiration trends in the drought-stricken western U.S. to help water managers, farmers and state officials better manage resources.
Video: Software platform monitors solar/storage project performance
The tool provides real-time insights into the performance and savings of solar plus energy storage systems operating in the field.
Video: New device detects wide range of VOCs
A new personal air-sampling system detects a range of pollutants from a badge about the size of a credit card.
African farmers gain a better way to measure soil carbon
Inexpensive, fast and accurate soil carbon measurements provided by a portable reflectometer benefit farming operations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Video: Underwater drone autonomously monitors oil and gas, offshore assets
ARV-i was designed to continuously monitor underwater assets such as oil and gas platforms, offshore energy installations, offshore aquaculture plants and offshore wind farms, among others.
Video: Surveying fish populations near oil and gas structures with autonomous robots
XOCEAN’s uncrewed surface vessel (USV) used sonar to gather data on the number of fish in marine ecosystems surrounding decommissioned oil and gas platforms.
Ericsson launches its Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) solution
Ericsson’s NWDAF can reduce costs by up to 45% through smart data acquisition, efficient integration, simpler orchestration and optimized footprint.
Video: New robot takes the sting out of vaccinations
Cobi the autonomous robot delivers the vaccine via a high-pressure fluid jet — no thicker than a strand of human hair — deep into a patient’s arm tissue without a needle.
Robotic screwdriver delivers high quality assembly
Fastening robot for production where floor space is premium and quality assurance counts. The Viper robot drives screws into parts fast and delivers accurately assembly every time.
Respiratory responses to air pollution assessed with microfluidic device
The microfluidic device-on-a-chip simulates lung airways for use in analyzing the detrimental impacts of air pollution on respiratory function.
Similarities of digital and fluid logic
Digital signals are constructed of ones and zeroes. In fact, the power button symbol on most electronic devices pays homage to this choice of binary states.
Video: Defense manufacturers to disable robot swarms with lasers
Watch as General Dynamics Land Systems and Epirus Inc. counter drones, drone swarms and the electronics of adversaries with laser technology developed by Epirus.
Marines deploy robot in underwater explosives detonation
“This robot gives Marines eyes in the water,” said Master Sgt. Patrick Hilty, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal project officer at MCSC. “It is a capability the Marine Corps has never before had.”
Ultimaker, Imaginables and FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia collaborate to bring 3D printing to classrooms
The partnership seeks to supply the growing demands of educational institutions looking to plug the additive manufacturing skills gap.
New manufacturing facility bringing Watson-Marlow closer to customers in this US region
The site will incorporate a suite of eight ISO14644-1 Class 7 cleanrooms, warehousing and offices.
Pneumatic conveying systems: Answers to 3 FAQs
Here are answers to the most pressing questions about pneumatic conveyors.
Video: Keeping an eye on the electricity network during COP26
Grid network monitors are being installed in Scotland to maximize electrical capacity for green energy solutions during the conference.