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Exoskeleton could help reduce the energy cost of running
New research from Stanford University finds it could be 15% easier to run with the device.
First license for Virtual Environment for Reactor Applications (VERA) software
The software package includes computational tools and supporting infrastructure to support light water reactor modeling and simulation.
Assessing the cyber soft spots of sports facilities
In many stadiums, fire alarms and ventilation systems are connected digitally, giving operators more control. This setup is convenient, but may put fans at risk if criminals hack into the system and potentially lure crowds to danger.
New mixing and pumping system from Lutz
Fluid power company Lutz has introduced a new DDP mixing system with an integrated air-operated double diaphragm pump designed for liquids that need to be mixed before processing, or that contain small solids, and then pumped.
Radar system aims to reduce "left baby" heatstroke accidents
The "rear occupant alert" system is intended to prevent passengers from being left unattended in rear seats.
Toyota and Hino to develop heavy-duty fuel cell truck
The truck will help the companies in their efforts to curb CO2 emissions.
Terestrial Energy, KSB collaborate on molten salt pump
Pump manufacturer KSB and clean energy company Terrestrial Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop primary pumps for the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR), a Generation IV advanced nuclear power plant.
Have a need for speed? Introducing high-speed electric actuators
DynaQuip’s innovative AVA series includes hi-speed, ultra-compact, smart electric actuators. Contact DynaQuip for more information.
Video: Help build a better moon-digging robot for NASA
The Moon-mining robot under development for NASA’s next lunar mission needs some improvement, and the agency is inviting submission of new bucket drum designs for the dirt digger.
Researchers build soft, shape-shifting robot
A team of researchers from Stanford University and the University of California, Santa Barbara, has developed a pneumatic, soft, shape-changing robot capable of safely working alongside humans.
NTSB says driver over-relied on automation in fatal Tesla crash
The collision involved a 2018 Tesla Model 3 car and a 2019 International semi-tractor trailer. The 50-year-old driver of the car died.
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.