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Bosch Rexroth SafeMotion achieves CIP Safety over EtherNet/IPTM certification from ODVA
SafeMotion functionality is ideal for applications in the machine tool, packaging, printing, testing, marine, material handling and other industries.
Eindhoven researchers develop light-controlled robot
Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands have created a robot courier that is light controlled.
Toyota invests $394 million in flying car startup Joby
The automotive OEM will also help develop and commercialize eVTOL vehicles.
Airplane cleaning robot helps assist in disinfecting germs
The robot may help contain the coronavirus and other airborne or surface viruses.
KAIST researchers improve speed of robot butler
Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a robotic butler capable of transporting drinks to humans at a faster rate than similar robots.
Valve positioner with explosion-proof housing for use with natural gas applications
The valve positioner is designed as an option to deliver safe, stable and accurate control of rotary and linear valves in applications using sweet natural gas in hazardous environments.
Watch the in-flight abort test of a Crew Dragon spacecraft
SpaceX and NASA moved closer to restoring the agency’s ability to deliver crew to the International Space Station with a successful unmanned test of an emergency abort system for the Crew Dragon capsule.
Wearable gas sensor could revolutionize health or environmental monitoring
The device could be worn by military in war zones or by industrial workers to detect potential leaks.
UK startup proposes Hyperloop-like system for delivering goods
A U.K. transportation startup is proposing a Hyperloop-like delivery system for transporting packages throughout England in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to expedite delivery times.
Four nations to implement next-generation solid state radar (SSR) systems
Lockheed Martin’s new technology has been declared ready for use to provide front-line defense.
Underwater robot takes an ocean sample autonomously
Researchers claim this is the first time it has been done without human intervention.
Startup develops robots to help school-children on the autism spectrum
To address a reported shortage of trained therapists in educational settings, a Connecticut-based startup is bringing collaborative robots to the classroom to assist teachers with autism-spectrum students.
Halliburton’s intelligent rotary steerable system
The iCruise intelligent rotary steerable system (RSS) from Halliburton features dogleg capabilities of 18° per 100 ft to provide for accurate well placement, reliable performance and a greater rate of penetration.
Report: Rising demand for IoT-enabled pumps to drive North American PD pumps market
The increased integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in pumps will improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
Moog’s new electrohydrostatic pump unit (EPU)
Moog has expanded its EPU product line by adding a 140 cc unit to address application requirements with finitely sized modular components.
UK startup creates surveillance bots for farms, construction sites
A U.K. robotics startup has built an autonomous surveillance robot capable of monitoring conditions at farms, construction sites and energy plants.
Satellite and simulation data used to study N deposition in northern China
A combination of remote sensing data and atmospheric chemical transport model simulations were used to define spatial and seasonal nitrogen deposition trends in northern China.
How DC motor starters operate
Starting a DC motor poses unique challenges. DC motor starters allow a DC motor or motor-controlled device to be turned on or off.
How to control heat exchange
Heat and its behavior are complex. Knowing how and where it’s traveling, and at what speed is difficult. This video shows you how to easily keep heat exchange under control.
Team to develop robotic mat that repositions patients
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Engineering and Penn Nursing School are collaborating on a soft robotic inflatable mat for lifting bedridden hospital patients.