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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.
Tracking Fukushima radiocontamination with snakes on a plain
Rat snakes can serve as reptilian bioindicators of radiocontamination.
Drug testing with a blood-brain barrier on a chip
The device can advance the study of pharmaceutical compound interaction with the blood-brain barrier without the need to rely on laboratory animal models.
High-performance laser distance sensor for industrial applications
The high-performance optoNCDT ILR2250 laser distance sensor is used whenever large measuring ranges and high accuracy are required. It can be installed at distances up to 100 m, and even up to 150 m with a reflector film. This sensor impresses when measuring dark, structured and poorly reflecting
Cam follower prevents metal-to-metal wear when handling high loads
The devices resist heat and contamination to improve bearing lifetime.
Novel thermometer expands opportunities in quantum computing and thermodynamics
The device can simply and quickly measure temperatures during quantum calculations with extremely high accuracy.
Artificial “chameleon skin” detects seafood spoilage with color change
A hydrogel chemosensor based on the material changes color in response to amine vapors released by microbes as fish spoils.
Air quality sensor tracks urban pollutants in real time
The sensor proactively measures nitrogen dioxide, nitric oxide, ozone, carbon monoxide and particulate matter.
Tool promises to open air space quicker following space operations
The tool automates the delivery of real-time data about space operations.
Smart foam to give robots self-repairing capabilities, sense of touch
Foam is self repairing, mimics human sense of touch.
Video: Addition of electrostatic footpads enable this robot to swerve, pivot
Robot is an enhanced version of a previously designed cockroach-like robot.
Decision support tool fosters irrigation system modernization
The software tool can help assess the costs and benefits of irrigation modernization.