HEADLINES ARCHIVE
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.
Samsung’s GEMS exoskeleton receives robotic certification
The exoskeleton also acquired a second certification for safety in machinery.
Fastening robot assembles quality parts fast
Screw driving robot makes production when space is tight, joining parts quickly and accurately.
Team builds drone inspired by the pufferfish
Engineers from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Calgary have developed a drone that can expand and contract in response to potential dangers in its environment.
Video: Mayflower Autonomous Ship sets sail
During sea trials the solar- and wind-powered trimaran ship will collect oceanographic data in preparation for a trans-Atlantic voyage to Plymouth, Massachusetts, in the spring of 2021.
You can now pre-order flying taxi rides, but the wait is 2 to 3 years
Volocopter is taking 1,000 reservations for future flights at a cost of about $355 a ticket.
Report: GM may get into the flying car business
The company could join several startups and other transportation companies in development of a new generation of aircraft.
Schroeder Industries introduces a varnish elimination unit
Fluid conditioning technology company Schroeder Industries has introduced its Schroeder Varnish Elimination Unit (VEU).
Scientists build soft, self-actuated pump to alleviate bulkiness of mechatronic devices
Scientists used a single piece of hydrogel to construct a self-actuated microfluidic pump powered by an oscillatory chemical reaction, which subsequently produced pressurized oil.
FCI debuts new flow meter
The ST75 flow meter measures fuel gas, process gas, inert gas, waste gases and air in smaller line sizes while optimizing natural gas flow control for industrial ovens, heat chambers and furnaces, thereby reducing process and plant fuel costs.
Self-driving industrial vehicles get closer to mainstream
Startup Seegrid has raised $52 million in financing.