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Video: Firgelli Automations targets robotics and linear motion industries with externally adjustable electric linear actuator
The actuators feature a patent-pending mechanical limit switch device, providing end users with unprecedented flexibility.
Video: Drilling for deep ice in Antarctica
Researchers plan to collect the oldest continuous ice core in Antarctica and provide a record of the climate spanning some 1.5 million years.
Video: IKEA Bot gets a touch-sensitive makeover
The new Force Sensor Robust Compliance Control software will enable other touch-sensitive tasks such as assembly, polishing, sanding and fine manipulation, which had previously been carried out by humans.
Team takes AI-based approach to 'listen' for signs of machine failure
This acoustic anomaly detection approach could help manufacturers avoid unnecessary equipment replacement, reduce maintenance costs, improve work safety and increase equipment availability
New servo systems for motion control applications
These brushless servo systems are fully digital and capable of covering a broad range of motion control applications.
Single pair Ethernet system makes buildings smarter
The first complete single pair Ethernet system on the market has been launched by Switzerland-based R&M.
NASA awards Intuitive Machines lunar delivery contract
Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander is headed toward the lunar swirl known as Reiner Gamma.
Monash team uses AI to fight crime
AI is expected to strengthen law enforcement response times by autonomously capturing more from CCTV cameras, which are used all over.
Video: AI-powered platform maps sustainability from space
Users can measure, report and address sustainability metrics for biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability issues.
AI tool lets users envision the future impact of climate change on their homes
The system was trained on images from both real-life flooding and smog events and scenes manufactured by video game makers.
Video: Autonomous military vehicle featuring deployable drone introduced
The fully autonomous, multi payload Rook can reportedly handle rough terrain both day and night, deliver supplies, evacuate casualties, track soldiers, conduct surveillance, function as a remote weapon system and form convoys with other Rooks.
Video: New system automates leak detection in home appliances
Outfitted with an onboard camera and sniffer probe, the MIRAI lets manufacturers autonomously check seals or soldered joints for leaking refrigerant or gas — offering precise leak detection, according to the company.
Video: Robots now clean Google offices
Watch the general purpose learning robots perform tasks such as sorting trash, squeegeeing tables and arranging conference room chairs, around Google’s Mountain View, California, campus.
Video: Magnetically guided microbots promise to deliver chemo meds directly to cancer cells
Although the method is still a proof of concept and the microbots need to be made smaller and traceable, they promise to improve upon current methods for delivering chemotherapy drugs into the body.
Watch the launch of NASA’s asteroid redirection mission
A NASA mission to demonstrate technology to deflect asteroids that could pose a threat to the Earth is now underway.
Watch an electric autonomous cargo ship set sail
Without emissions and soon to be without a crew, the world’s first electric and self-propelled container ship has completed its maiden voyage.
Smart buoy prevents fishing gear loss
The economic and environmental tolls associated with lost commercial fishing nets may be stemmed with the advent of a sensor system that provides real-time tracking and monitoring of deployed fishing gear.
New CAD360! conveyor system configurator
The latest version of the configurator features improved design and collaboration tools to bridge the gap between conveyor system designer and manufacturer.
Video: Innovative connection technology for contactless data and power transmission
The contactless connector supports ultra-reliable, short-range, point-to-point full-duplex data exchanges in industrial and medical applications.
New FANUC robot for machine tending and warehousing/logistics applications
The LR-10iA/10 has a 10 kg payload and a large work envelope with a reach of 1101 mm. Its compact size makes it an ideal solution for companies with limited floor space, and the slim arm fits into machine tools to load and unload parts.