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Shrinking Raman sensors for faster chemical analysis
The instrument is designed to replace bulky benchtop equipment with a tiny photonic chip and to provide high-throughput and real-time chemical characterization.
Watch and help NASA hunt for exoplanets
Citizen scientists are invited to help NASA explore for exoplanets through the newly launched Planet Patrol initiative.
Sleek robotic assembly cell packs a punch
Fastening robot for production where floor space is premium and quality control counts. The Viper robot drives screws into parts fast and does it accurately every time.
Video: Functional fibers form flexible robotic fabrics
A robotic fabric that can alter its shape and stiffness might find applications in smart clothing, self-deployable tents or robotic parachutes.
Watch a soft-bodied robot capture a fly
Researchers from Austria’s Johannes Kepler University have developed a fast moving robot composed of soft material.
Watch: Test flight of a jet suit with potential for paramedics
The field trial in England's Lake District evaluated the performance of a jet suit as a tool to quickly bring paramedics to just about anywhere.
Innovating fluid control solutions for over 70 years
Some companies imitate. We innovate. Put our knowledge to work for you.
Watch how tea and magnets combine to combat biofilms
Biocompatible microbots composed of antibactericidal polyphenols extracted from tea buds are directed with magnets to destroy and remove biofilms.
Uncover fault masking to minimize machinery safety risks
Older equipment with electromechanical systems and complex systems with multiple safety switches may be prone to fault masking.
The ML1000 series of M-DRIVES for the robot and automation industries
Innovative gear architecture provides robot suppliers increased performance at a lower total solution cost.
Watch and listen to the center of the Milky Way
NASA researchers have translated these digital image data into sound by use of sonification technology, enabling the listener to hear the center of the Milky Way.
Geared motor platform simplifies condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
The modular platform offers a range of helical in-line gear-motors incorporating new high-efficiency IE3/Nema Premium asynchronous motors.
Video: Integration of Planet IRM and LinkWare Live
The solution provides visibility from the network map to the wiremap, providing fast, simple access to detailed cable-plant information.
Video: Pick and place case packers load bags and other products
Automated robotic case and tray packing solutions accommodate the unique demands associated with handling bags, pouches and other products.
Emissions testing lab upgraded with new bench systems
New lean-burn transient and stoichiometric test stands expand the vehicular emissions testing capabilities of the Exhaust Composition Transient Operation Laboratory at Southwest Research Institute.
Watch: Untethered origami robots designed to unfold in the human body
The origami-inspired robotic system has potential application in less invasive surgical procedures and targeted medicine delivery.
Curling robot can now beat human curlers
Researchers at Korea University and the Berlin Institute of Technology in Germany have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based robot capable of beating humans at curling.
Robotics company completes testing of its healthcare robots
PAL Robotics, a manufacturer of robots, has announced that is has successfully completed testing of its line of delivery robots in two Barcelona hospitals.
Locomation secures autonomous truck purchase order
Wilson Logistics’ tractors will be equipped with Locomation’s Autonomous Relay Convoy technology
Qatar University develops dual-purpose robot for the COVID-19 era
Engineers in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Department at Qatar University have created a robot capable of delivering food and medications to COVID-19 patients while also disinfecting the air and surfaces.