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Probing lunar seismology with fiber optic cables
Fiber optic cable networks deployed on the surface can help unravel the seismic mysteries of the Moon.
ArburgSOLUTIONworld at Chinaplas 2024: A world of answers
Digital automation, energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for plastics processing will be showcased.
Unique applications where robotic arms lend a 'hand'
Follow along with GlobalSpec as we take a look at some of the use cases for robotic arms.
Workforce shortages are obstacles to growth. Here’s how smart manufacturing can get you over the hurdle
For many manufacturers, the adoption pace of smart manufacturing technology is complementing the workforce, reducing errors, increasing speed to value and improving quality.
Connecting workers to the IIoT
Consider the benefits and challenges of connecting employees to the industrial internet of things (IIoT).
What smart manufacturing technology investment will trump all others in 2024?
Discover emerging technologies like GenAI and their potential to alleviate the biggest manufacturing challenges of 2024.
State of Smart Manufacturing (March 24-30)
Each year, as a leading provider of essential automation and integration technologies, Rockwell Automation completes its State of Smart Manufacturing report. Those insights not only serve as a snapshot for where the industry is at today, but also help illuminate the path toward the next generation of automation.
This snake-like robot will look for life on Saturn's moon
The robot, dubbed EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor), can travel across the terrain it would encounter on Enceladus, which is mostly covered in ice.
Why accurate pH and conductivity measurements are critical for battery manufacturing
Explore how the performance and longevity of a battery are heavily dependent on one critical parameter — pH level.
New AI bot feature fast-follow tech
The robot, dubbed PFF kilo, is a four-wheeled robot that is built on the company’s Travel on Known Paths autonomous behavior software.
New AI-powered patch lets wearers speak without vocal cords
The soft, thin, stretchy bioelectric device, which measures just over 1 square inch, can be attached to the skin of the throat.
Scientists track bullet trajectory using AR, machine learning
Scientists at Melbourne, Australia’s Monash University are attempting to develop technology that relies on machine learning and augmented reality (AR) to non-invasively determine a bullet’s trajectory in a shooting victim.
Which type of speed sensor is best for my application?
Choosing a speed sensor depends on an application’s requirements. This article discusses the most common speed sensor types.
Boeing 737 Max: As automation proliferates, risk of human error persists
The automated system that played a key role in two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes, MCAS, was beset by implementation problems, including deficient design rigor, rushed certification and insufficient pilot training.
Chinese hot pot restaurant debuts AI-driven kitchen
The robotic arms aren’t only capable of cooking and food prep, they can also manage waste in the kitchen by using ingredients before expiration dates. Likewise, the robotic chefs can store customer preferences in the cloud for future visits.
More robot responsibility means more ethical concerns
As autonomous systems permeate work and society, they are increasingly placed in positions with decision-making duties that in the past were performed by humans.
LG to debut ‘advanced’ automated warehouse robots
The LG CLOi CarryBot is designed to intelligently navigate floor plans and deliver payloads with loading and unloading performed by workers, thereby eliminating the need for workers to physically transport packages and, consequently, improving productivity.
Remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow introduced by Teleo, Storm Equipment
The machines are created to help solve staffing shortages in the commercial snow-plow industry, where snow contractors are covering larger regions and working long overnight hours, by allowing a single hired operator to work in multiple regions simultaneously.
Two-handed robots are better than one-handed robots...at providing care
Such a development promises to enable care workers to spend less time performing these tasks and instead turn their attention to the health and mental well-being of patients.
Camera for liquid carryover monitoring launched by Process Vision
The latest LineVu model is a described as a real-time color process camera equipped with 24/7 automatic alarms for contamination detection, enhanced by a thermal performance ranging from 30° C (86° F) to 55° C (131° F), with power delivered efficiently over Ethernet (POE+).