HEADLINES ARCHIVE
US Army bringing AI, drones to the battlefield
The United States Army is preparing to incorporate drones and artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield.
NASA retires the Spitzer Space Telescope
After 16 years studying the universe, the spacecraft has ceased all science operations.
Mercedes-Benz Cars drives blockchain pilot project to provide transparency on CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz is conducting a pilot project for transparency on carbon dioxide emissions in the cobalt supply chain.
Researchers create an insect-inspired microrobot
Improving upon the design of insect-inspired microscopic robots, researchers from the University of Washington have developed a new flying microrobot capable of multi-modal locomotion.
Aircraft flight control issues prompt NTSB safety recommendations
The recommendations stem from a Nov. 6, 2019, incident involving Republic Airways Flight 4439, an Embraer EMB-175 as it departed Atlanta's Hartsfield airport.
University and robotics company team up to automate sandwich-making
Computer scientists from Loughborough University are collaborating with a food production automation company to develop a system for teaching artificial intelligence (AI)-driven robots to distinguish among food ingredients so that robots can eventually be used to make sandwiches in a factory setting.
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.