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New drone system promises to keep beachgoers safe from sharks
The SharkEye AI drones will alert beachgoers who have signed up for the program when sharks have been detected in the area.
Potato-peeling bot developed by MIT
The dexterous manipulation system, which is comprised of an Allegro hand mounted on a Franka robot arm, uses its finger to rotate fruits and vegetables while another Franka robot arm uses its gripper to grasp a peeler for peeling.
MR Components relies on intelligent automation with EMAG machines
Unmanned production in the evening hours allows MR Components to significantly increase its production time.
Self-powered, water-skimming robot 'bugs' to detect environmental data
Researchers achieved power generation close to 1 mW — enough to potentially power the robot's mechanical movement as well as the sensors for tracking environmental data.
Service solutions from NORD provide local support with global reach
NORD delivers comprehensive service and support with their global service network located in 80 countries worldwide.
DHS develops robot dog that kills Wi-Fi, freezes home devices
The four-legged robot dog called NEO is equipped with an antenna array that is capable of jamming wireless networks.
Ingestible healthcare: Wellness from within
Capsule-sized smart-pill technology promises to be a boon for the healthcare industry, potentially offering healthcare professionals insight into the darkest reaches of the human body.
Japan proposes network of conveyor belts as solution for pending logistics crisis
The so-called Autoflow Road would be composed of a network of massive conveyor belts that would flow through tunnels underneath major highways and on above ground tracks, linking Japan’s two largest cities.
New device promises to resume heart blood circulation in 3 minutes
The system is designed to be used in emergency situations to control an injured person’s bleeding and to perform an emergency thoracotomy, which is surgery for gaining access to the pleural space of the chest.
Igus to exhibit cutting-edge engineering and automation solutions at IMTS 2024
The company will showcase its latest advancements at two booths, highlighting its commitment to improving motion and automating factories efficiently and cost-effectively.
New AI-powered dynamic slotting simplifies warehouse reslotting with click of a button
The software intelligently sifts through an abundance of warehouse data to serve up optimal slotting recommendations in minutes.
'Smart' vending machine dispenses bullets instead of snacks
The vending machines are beginning to show up in U.S. grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, with the company’s intent of making bullets ‘more available’ for customers.
Automating the impossible in any factory, in any country
Explore how Bosch Rexroth combined the Anybus Communicator with their Smart Flex Effector to bring industrial automation’s most versatile compensation module to the world.
Heracell incubators support the future of fully automated labs
These innovative carbon dioxide incubators deliver new features compatible with lab automation, supporting emerging automated cell therapy production processes.
Understanding the pH electrode
Gain clarity on the design and function of the pH electrode in sensing the pH of solutions.
Team creates perching drones with a hugging-wing design
PercHug can passively perch on vertical poles — such as scaffolding, towers or trees. Further, the drone uses an “upturned nose” for reorienting and also includes foldable wings for wrapping.
Compressors for comfort and industrial heat pumps cut energy use and emissions
These Danfoss compressors are designed for natural and low-global warming potential refrigerants.
The unrivaled choice: Metal-free conveyors for specialty applications
Learn why plastic conveyors are ideal for metal detection and caustic/corrosive environment applications.
Able Electropolishing acquires state-of-the-art inspection equipment to enhance precision and quality
The equipment further improves the precision and effectiveness of electropolishing to enhance the finish, fit and function of critical metal parts.
Small, sunlight-powered drone stays aloft for an hour
According to the developers, such drones would be small in scale, thereby making it nearly impossible to track or shoot down during war, for instance.