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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.
Here's Puerto Rico's 10-year, $20-billion electric grid plan
The plan is intended to rebuild damaged facilities to higher standards, increase the system's overall reliability and improve the quality of life for residents on the island, which is in its thirteenth year of economic recession.
Robots love the Deprag SFM
The Deprag E-SFM is a screwdriver-function-module with an electronic stroke. There are many different variations and designs. This system is especially well-suited for integration with lightweight-robots, due to its low weight.
How do aircraft brakes work?
Aircraft brakes stop a moving aircraft by converting its kinetic energy to heat energy by means of friction between rotating and stationary discs located in brake assemblies in the wheels.
4 game-changing medical technology innovations from the past decade
A convergence of technologies drives medical device design as biomedical engineers exploit 3D printing, robotics and other disciplines to benefit diagnostics, health monitoring and disease treatment.
Video: Scania introduces next generation city buses across all fuel variants
The buses will also increase the maximum number of passengers to about 100.
Video: Robocar sets Guinness World Record for fastest autonomous vehicle
The vehicle reached an average speed of 175.49 miles per hour.
Emerging technologies show promise for monitoring oil and gas infrastructure
Conventional corrosion sensors identify deterioration, but in order to detect early corrosion onset and establish an effective corrosion mitigation management plan, the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) suggests that emerging technology may be required.
Watch: Drone system can intelligently film a visually interesting scene without direction
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have created a drone system that can detect and film an artistic shot without scripted scenes, GPS tags or maps of the environment.
Flexure bearings for limited movement assemblies
Flexure bearings, also referred to as pivot bearings, were designed to tackle the design challenge of limited movement rotational assemblies. They are constructed of non-contacting sleeves connected internally by leaf springs, allowing friction-free limited rotation.