HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Robot swarm could detect nuclear material
The developers hope to create a swarm of fully autonomous inspector bots using machine learning software to enable the swarm to independently navigate and communicate with each other while conducting inspections.
Calling Dr. Google
Google has announced a partnership with Ascension, operator of 150 hospitals and over 50 senior living facilities in 21 states. With this partnership, Google has obtained access to millions of patient’s medical data records through an initiative dubbed “Project Nightingale.”
Researchers working to develop the first offshore work class robot
The project brings together several European companies under the aegis of the Oil & Gas Technology Center (OGTC), an Aberdeen, Scotland-based organization that partners with industry, government and academia to develop ideas into products and services.
Lidar and AI improve oil rig safety
Vision IQ, monitors human and equipment movement on a rig’s red zone and alerts operators when it spots dangerous situations.
MIT lab develops cheetah-like robots that can flip, play and hide
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Biomimetic Robotics Laboratory have developed a series of mini robot cheetahs that are capable of flipping, playing and hiding.
Sounding the alarm on kids and pets left in vehicles
Researchers have developed a sensor that triggers an alarm in the event a child or a pet is left unattended in a vehicle.
This flying robot could help maintain skyscrapers
Researchers developed a flying robot that may one day help maintain and repair high-rise buildings.
Smart crimper technology simplifies hydraulics assembly
The GC20 with Gates Cortex Intelligence takes the guesswork out of hose assembly fabrication and features intuitive touch-screen controls, on-board training, integrated eCrimp settings and remote support.
How do oleo-pneumatic shock struts work?
Learn about oleo struts, critical shock absorbing elements of aircraft landing gear that cushion forces associated with landing and ground maneuvers such as taxiing.
Artificial intelligence can now design
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have enabled artificial intelligence (AI) to create new designs.
Solutions to level up silo inventory
Discover how to use sensors and software to monitor inventory in bins, tanks and silos. Learn about point and continuous level measurement and systems to keep inventory on track and employees safe.
A giant eye on oil field safety
Russian oil field workers may soon have a giant eye watching over them to help keep them safe from on-the-job accidents.
Audi introduces virtual office coworker
Auto manufacturing giant Audi has introduced a robotic digital assistant to its office workers to help alleviate the monotony of their jobs.
Aircraft actuation technologies: How do electrohydraulic, electrohydrostatic and electromechanical actuators work?
Learn about the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of three major actuation technologies used on aircraft.
Hydraulic cylinder sensor requires no drilling
The sensor is mounted on the outside of the hydraulic cylinder, negating the need for drilling and simplifying maintenance.
Russian startup creates robot clones inspired by real people
A Russian startup is preparing to mass produce autonomous robot clones inspired by real people.
Human error, lax reporting and MCAS all contributed to fatal Boeing crash
An accident report from Indonesian transportation authorities said that problems with the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft first occurred at least three days before the fatal flight.
Public more likely to blame human driver in a semi autonomous car crash even when the machine is at fault
A new study found that people are more likely to blame a car accident on a human driver of a semi-autonomous vehicle over machine error, even when the machine is at fault.
Microbots capable of cleaning radioactive waste
In an effort to clean up the radioactive isotopes left behind by nuclear power plants — either following a spill or as runoff in wastewater — a team of scientists from the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, in the Czech Republic has developed self-propelled microbots that are capable of removing radioactive uranium.
Tiny robots can remove radioactive uranium from contaminated water
Researchers have developed a tiny, self-propelled robot that can remove radioactive uranium from contaminated wastewater.