Automation and Control

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  • Video: Drone locates distressed swimmers, throws them a "line"

    Drone patrols the beach, saves lives.

  • Watch the launch of the first reprogrammable satellite

    The telecommunications satellite can be completely repurposed while in space.

  • Video: High performance leak tester for pharma packaging testing

    The leak tester for container closure integrity testing applications can detect leaks as small as 1 µm.

  • Robot promises to take the risk out of high-rise window washing

    Window-washing robot takes the risk out of building exterior upkeep.

  • Robot simultaneously disinfects the air, surfaces

    Robot is ideal for medical and manufacturing settings.

  • Researchers try to lighten the load on robotic arms

    Robotic arms could be used for more delicate remote applications.

  • Enhanced autonomous tow tractor introduced by Seegrid

    Tow tractor is designed for high-traffic facilities.

  • Boaty McBoatFace to survey decommissioning oil and gas fields

    The infamous boat will monitor decommissioning oil and gas fields.

  • Data management portal SPECTRA improves emissions intelligence

    The system monitors, analyzes and communicates satellite-based emissions intelligence.

  • Video: Coil Driver technology extended to electric vehicle technology

    The technology can reduce the cost and complexity of deploying EVs and the charging infrastructure at scale.

  • Fiber optic reel system supports deep sea exploration

    Fiber optics technology merges with a fishing line reel system to form the smallest, most compact deep-sea system available that can provide a livestream video feed.

  • Watch how ESA tracks carbon emissions from space

    Satellite observations track atmospheric greenhouse gases in addition to other carbon stocks on land and sea.

  • Company debuts new AI-powered mooring line monitoring tool

    System automatically monitors mooring lines for defects, faults.

  • Stepper motors selection: Understanding some key terms and parameters

    Key terms and parameters relating to stepper motor selection are explained.

  • Integrated motors simplify motion system design

    Simplify design by replacing multiple components with a compact all-in-one motor and electronics package.

  • New tech promises to tackle supply chain fraud

    Sensors and machine learning track anomalies in supply chain transport.

  • Open-source software simulates power system dynamics

    The computational approach is designed to accurately reflect modern grid structure characteristics for utility-scale renewable power systems.

  • New multi-use spherical joint hinge with industry standard mounting attachment

    New mounting options allows easy integration into electronics designs.

  • Watch how quantum computing technology can target space debris cleanup

    A combination of quantum-inspired computing and artificial intelligence is being engineered to achieve the efficient removal of space debris.

  • Watch as this pneumatically actuated soft robot plays the piano

    The team devised a pneumatic random access memory (RAM) chip featuring microfluidic valves in lieu of electronic transistors.

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