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Mini Cycloidal Reducers for Precision Rotary Positioning Applications
DieQua's Twin Spin Mini line of cycloidal reducers provide high precision, high torque and zero backlash for industrial robots applications.
Scientists Developing Non-addictive Painkiller to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
As the United States struggles with an opioid epidemic — largely brought on by an introduction to prescribed pain killers that eventually devolves into an addiction to street-grade heroin — researchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine have developed a non-addictive painkiller.
ZYGO Launches Next-Generation Advanced 3D Optical Profilers
Nexview™ NX2 and NewView™ 9000 3D optical profiling instruments precisely measure surface area topography quickly and with ease for enhanced productivity and versatility, addressing a broad range of applications.
Video Game Designed to Improve Doctor's Triage Decision-making
A team of researchers, hoping to improve triage decisions made by doctors, have developed a video game to train doctors.
Predicting Earthquake Aftershocks Using Machine Learning
Researchers from Harvard University are attempting to harness the power of machine learning and apply it to earthquake aftershock detection.
Study: Air Pollution Taking Toll on Intelligence
According to research from China, air pollution is taking a toll on intelligence.
Researchers Outfit Robots with Spears to Protect Coral Reefs from Invasive Species
Researchers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a robot capable of “handling” an invasive species of fish that is a threat to both coral reefs and marine ecosystems, particularly in the coastal waters of the U.S. and the Caribbean.
Robot Teaching Assistants Help out in Kindergarten Classrooms All Over China
Kindergarten teachers all over China have been introducing students to their new teaching assistant: Keeko, the autonomous robot.
Compact and Precise: Mini In-Line Servo Reducers From Andantex
Mini in-line servo reducers from Andantex are cost-effective, precision reduction solutions in a compact package. The planetary reducer is available in two sizes and can be mounted horizontal, vertical or any orientation.
Tech Startup Hopes to Commercialize Technology Capable of Detecting Deception
Thanks to a collaboration between the University of Arizona and tech startup Discern Science International Inc., technology capable of detecting deception may soon be available to a number of industries, for a variety of purposes.
ECi to Showcase Manufacturing Software at IMTS 2018
The company will showcase JobBOSS and M1 software — two key components of the manufacturing solutions suite developed to facilitate rapid and exponential growth for today’s small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Ban on 3D-printed Gun Blueprints Extended
Set to expire this week, a U.S. district judge in Seattle extended a temporary restraining order against a company distributing blueprints for 3D-printed guns online.
Self-Driving Cars to Double as Mobile Grocery Stores
Kicking off this month in Silicon Valley will be a service that transforms self-driving cars into grocery stores on wheels, which can be called upon with just a swipe of a smartphone app.
Activists Call for Ban on 'Killer Robots'
Activists are calling for a treaty that would ban “killer robots” as a conference of the United Nations’ Convention of Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) is held this week.
New High-capacity Transporter Cart Gets Noticed at IMTS Competition
A radio-controlled, self-propelled modular machine built to move loads up to 200 tons was an honorable mention recipient at the IMTS Exhibitor Product Innovation Competition.
'Digital Factory' Breaks New Ground at IMTS
As part of the Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives USA trade show, the new Digital Factory display area will showcase IIoT solutions that optimize plant processes and accelerate product development.
Facial Recognition Tech at U.S. Airport Nabs First Imposter
Only days after it debuted at Washington Dulles International Airport, facial recognition technology identified an imposter using a fake passport to enter the United States.
New Detector for Hotspot Mapping at Sellafield
The portable system provides rapid and accurate modeling of plutonium deposits inside glove boxes, pipes and valves used to process nuclear material.
Using Virtual Reality to Prevent Dog Bites
It might one day be possible to teach dogs to not bite (literally) the hand that feeds using virtual reality (VR).
IBM Patents Design for Coffee-carrying Drone
Feeling the midday slump that often interrupts a productive workday? IBM may offer a future solution that won’t even require workers to leave their desks for a midday pick-me-up. The solution, according to a patent filed by the tech giant, is a coffee-carrying drone.