Automation and Control

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • Cyborg cockroach swarms promise to help in rescue missions

    According to the researchers, the so-called cyborg insects used in conjunction with the control algorithm might enable multi-robot swarms to conduct search and rescue missions.

  • The most compact motion control system on the market

    The new system represents the world's smallest integrated motion controller.

  • Software tool sheds light on warp drive design

    This publicly accessible toolkit supports theoretical testing and advancement of realistic warp drive technologies that propel craft at faster-than-light speeds.

  • Channeling the tidal energy future of the UK

    Technology innovations that could result in an 80% cost reduction in tidal stream energy are highlighted.

  • SAFE app fact checks LLMs

    The AI-based system, dubbed SAFE, can autonomously determine the accuracy of LLMs like ChatGPT that have been used to write papers, answer questions and solve math problems, among other tasks.

  • Onset launches its new multiparameter water quality Bluetooth data loggers

    HOBO MX800 loggers integrate with interchangeable sensors that measure water conductivity, temperature, depth and dissolved oxygen.

  • Signatrol introduces new button-style data loggers

    The self-contained and easy to use next generation SL60 data loggers work with Signatrol’s TempIT5 software and offer improvements on the company’s existing SL50.

  • Revolutionizing sustainability: Igus unveils AI-driven solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe

    The company will showcase pioneering solutions for the lubrication-free and carbon dioxide-neutral industry and automation of tomorrow.

  • Modine gains UL Safety Certification for indoor air quality solutions

    Achieving UL60335 certification positions the technology and indoor air quality solutions provider to help partners comply with new refrigerant safety standard.

  • Arburg at Chinaplas 2024: Additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing with the Freeformer

    A Freeformer 300-3X will demonstrate how additive end-of-arm tooling for various robotic systems and handling tasks can be 3D printed on demand quickly and cost-effectively.

  • Quickparts achieves global ISO 27001:2022 certification, highlighting commitment to information security

    The certification signifies that Quickparts has implemented a robust Information Security Management System that meets the highest international standards.

  • Video: Wave energy system weathers the storms

    The C4 wave energy device developed by CorPower Ocean survived four extreme storm events and demonstrated the ability to tune and detune according to varying sea states.

  • Team develops a hybrid hopping, flying robot

    The researchers explain that the Hopcopter could potentially be used to monitor wildlife, disaster areas, or serve as a farm monitor.

  • New home monitoring system promises to launch paintballs at intruders

    PaintCam Eve is an autonomous property monitoring device designed to protect homeowners from burglars, intruders and even unwanted animal guests with its “zero compliance, zero tolerance” warning.

  • New Cybercrime Index ranks countries according to cybercrime threat level

    The Index demonstrates that just a small number of countries harbor the greatest cybercriminal threats, with Russia reportedly topping that list — followed by Ukraine, China, the U.S., Nigeria and Romania.

  • Computer vision tool counts damaged buildings, bird flocks

    The framework, dubbed DISCount, reportedly combines the speed and data-analyzing power of AI with the reliability of human analysis to immediately deliver reliable estimates that can quickly assess and count features from very large collections of images.

  • New AI tool identifies boulders ahead of offshore construction

    Ocean Geophysics developed their new AI-driven boulder identification tool, which uses a machine learning algorithm to automatically detect boulders as small as 25 cm in size.

  • Biogas moisture, corrosion and accuracy issues resolved with rugged FCI Thermal ST100A wet gas flow meter

    The meter is ideal where biogas is present in wastewater treatment digesters, landfill operations, oil/gas and petrochemical refinery stacks, and for power plant rain shielding.

  • Energy-X receives $1.4 million DOE grant for next-gen heat pump development

    In this project, the team will design, develop and study next-gen evaporator technologies inspired by the intricacies of human lung function.

  • System designed to refuel in-orbit satellites

    The in-flight refueler will advance space mobility and logistics capabilities beyond the constraint of launching with a fixed lifetime supply of fuel.

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