HEADLINES ARCHIVE
This prototype robot from Alphabet sorts trash for recycling
The robots learned through a combination of simulation, reinforcement learning and collaborative learning.
MIT spinout raises $20 million to develop extended battery scooter fleet
The financing will be used to increase safety and reduce maintenance costs of rentals in cities.
5 questions for Julia Hamm: 'The success of smart energy solutions depends upon technology innovation'
Under the leadership of Julia Hamm, the Smart Electric Power Alliance became involved in evaluating and rethinking Puerto Rico's power supply following Hurricane Maria.
Actuonix linear stepper actuators: High precision at low cost
There are many different variations of electromechanical linear actuation systems, with the most popular ones incorporating either a DC servomotor or a stepper motor.
Fatal Uber ATG accident due to inadequate safety culture
An Uber ATG operator was in the driver’s seat, but the automated system was controlling the vehicle when it struck the pedestrian at 39 mph.
Navya launches autonomous shuttle service pilot project in France
The shuttles will follow a 1.4 km route in dense urban traffic of Lyon.
Army to test grenade-launching drone
The United States Army will soon test an experimental grenade-launching drone during an upcoming showcase of weapons technology.
NIST offers new testing standards for metal detectors
In addition to increasing confidence, NIST expects the acceptance and implementation of these standards to shorten the time needed for testing new products, resulting in lower costs for users.
Sensors sniff out decay in books old and new
An “electronic nose” made up of sensors can detect the early signs of paper decay in books through the volatile organic compounds they emit.
Motor operation in hot and cold climates
Overheating is one of the most common ways to damage electronic and electrical machines. This is especially true for electric motors.
Motor enclosures: The passive part with a crucial role
A motor's application suitability is often determined by a passive mechanical part – the motor enclosure.
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.