HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Counter-drone system gets approved by U.S. government
Raytheon will begin full production of the system later this year.
Robots deployed in the fight against COVID-19
Robots from all over the world are helping to combat the spread of COVID-19.
A hypertelescope designed for a wider field of view
Great potential exists to image multiple stars simultaneously with a multi-field hypertelescope incorporating large widely-spaced mirror arrays to form high-resolution images.
University of Zurich team improves drone collision avoidance capability
To improve drone reaction times to other flying objects that may pose a collision hazard, researchers from the University of Zurich in Switzerland have outfitted a drone with algorithms and specialized cameras to detect and avoid such obstacles.
Smart 5G patrol robots equipped with Advantech’s MIC-770 edge computer deployed to fight coronavirus
The robotic devices help authorities monitor mask wearing and body temperatures in public places.
Tactile sensors may enable robots to feel
Researchers from ETH Zurich in Switzerland have created a low-cost tactile sensor capable of measuring force distribution at high resolution to enable robots to clutch fragile objects, bringing robotic skin one step closer to reality.
3D-printing capabilities for ABB robots
Swiss-Swedish engineering giant ABB has introduced the 3D printing capabilities of its PowerPac software to its RobotStudio simulation and offline programming software.
Tests bolster the idea that wind farms can provide grid support services
The California Independent System Operator, Avangrid Renewables, NREL and GE conducted tests to determine if a utility-scale wind power plant can provide ancillary services to the electric grid.
6 questions on lidar for AVs, with Insight Lidar
One of the fastest-growing applications for lidar is autonomous vehicles.
Watch how a sweat sensor monitors stress levels
The graphene-based sensor is fabricated by laser etching a plastic sheet to form a 3D graphene structure with tiny pores in which sweat can be analyzed for cortisol, an indicator of stress.
Watch: Interface affords improved control of prosthetic hands
An improved biological interface from the University of Michigan can now provide enhanced individual finger control of robotic hands.
Robotic arm could potentially prevent the coronavirus from spreading among healthcare workers
A professor from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, has designed a potentially life-saving robotic arm to assist medical personnel in treating coronavirus patients.
Wuhan hospital treats coronavirus patients at robot-led ward
In a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in hospitals and from infecting medical personnel amid healthcare worker shortages, reports are that a robot-led ward has been developed in a Wuhan, China, hospital.
Researchers develop bipedal robot that can alter walking behaviors based on environment
A team of researchers from Japan’s Osaka University has developed a bipedal robot capable of adjusting its walking behavior according to changing environments.
Satellite data detail per capita CO2 emissions in cities
The contribution of per capita emissions to the CO2 load of cities has been analyzed, based on estimates from NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 satellite.
Video: Cable management for cobot arms
The collaborative robot cable management kit features universally designed hook-and-loop mounting brackets and more than 100 links of triflex cable carrier.
South Korea scientists develop three-pronged policing system
A team of scientists from South Korea’s Dongguk University has developed a three-pronged policing system that will reportedly help improve safety and make predictions about future crimes.
Faulty sensors blamed in Ethiopian Boeing 737 Max crash
On the eve of the first anniversary of the March 2019 crash, Ethiopian air transport authorities cited a faulty sensor as triggering a series of events that led to the fatal accident.
The sound of broken: Researchers compile audio dataset of malfunctioning machines
A research team from Hitachi Ltd. has assembled the first-ever audio dataset of malfunctioning industrial machinery.
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