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New EC-i 52XL 200 W high-torque, brushless servomotor from Maxon
The motor is designed for applications where space is limited but high torque and dynamics are required.
Cobot screwdriving system for advanced assembly
The new Visumatic Cobot fastener feed and drive package adds advanced capability to collaborative workspaces.
Video gamer, drone operator now officially recognized occupations in China
China is officially recognizing thirteen new occupations associated with emerging technologies, according to reports.
Tests aim to validate blockchain's grid security potential
Blockchain may be able to enhance grid resiliency by providing a novel security solution for managing and securing critical energy delivery systems and data.
Watch how smart pajamas can benefit sleep patterns
Sleepwear inconspicuously integrates sensing elements and portable power sources to track heartbeat, breathing and other parameters as the user slumbers.
Big oil and gas data release by UK regulators
The U.K. Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) launched the U.K. Oil and Gas National Data Repository (NDR), a publicly available dataset that encompasses over 130 terabytes of well, geophysical, field and infrastructure data.
Self-driving machine suctions apples from trees
A California-based startup has developed an autonomous solution for apple picking.
US intelligence calls for footage to train its facial recognition tech
Researchers from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) team are requesting that companies, cities and academia help build an enormous video dataset for the purpose of training its facial recognition algorithms.
Startup employs human drivers to oversee autonomous vehicles
A Portland-based startup has developed a system that enables human drivers to monitor and, in the event of an emergency, operate driverless vehicles.
NASA looking for people to stay in bed for two months
NASA is looking for female volunteers to participate in a study that would have them confined to bed for two months, according to reports.
Cruise liner trains staff using virtual reality
To demonstrate that virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will have a place in the future workspace, VR startup Pixvana has teamed with cruise line operator Seabourn to develop VR training for the cruise line’s wait staff.
VW will deploy a cloud-based industrial digital production platform
AWS will provide a range of services, including IoT, machine learning, analytics and compute services to increase plant efficiency and uptime, improve production flexibility and increase vehicle quality.
Pests or partners? How termite mounds may help building designers
The researchers found small holes, or pores, in the walls of termite mounds which help them stay cool, ventilated and dry.
Engineers create low-profile ankle exoskeleton for the elderly, soldiers, postal workers
Mechanical engineers at Nashville, Tennessee's Vanderbilt University have developed an ankle exoskeleton to support elderly people, people with lower leg muscle strength impairments and people whose work requires prolonged walking.
Schools in Japanese city to use AI to prevent bullying
Teachers and administrators in the Japanese city of Otsu will soon be getting a new weapon in their fight against school bullying: artificial intelligence (AI).
ABB will propel China's first home-grown cruise ship
The vessel will support a growing Chinese cruise market, which may rival that of the United States over the next decade or two.
Video: Simulation system designed to teach spinal manipulation skills
The tool supports learning mobilization techniques through real-time visual feedback and deformation-based passive haptic feedback.
Community in China gets a "robot watchman"
A residential community in Beijing has a new employee to keep watch for suspicious behavior: a “robot watchman.”
KFC China serves ice cream with robots, predicts orders based on facial recognition
Business at some KFCs in China begins with customers scanning their faces at a kiosk, enabling them to order and pay for their food using facial recognition technology.
This scanner technology may speed up airport security lines
The security scanner uses millimeter wave radio frequency technology to screen passengers for concealed threats.