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New robot dog makes its debut at MWC
Recently introduced at the Mobile World Congress on Monday, February 26, in Barcelona, Spain, Dynamic 1 can reportedly climb stairs, bow and shake hands.
Study: Oil and gas drilling more harmful to bird populations than wind turbines
Concerns about bird life around wind turbines are reportedly unfounded according to research conducted by Erik Katovich, an economist at the University of Geneva.
AI recruiting tool gets NLS makeover
Betterleap NLS will reportedly enable recruiters to describe their hiring goals in their own words — with statements like “I need a software engineer who has at least eight years of experience, knows Python, and works within 40 minutes of the Google HQ campus.”
Industry-first screw heat pump using ultra-low GWP refrigerant
The first screw heat pump in North America to utilize ultra-low global warming potential refrigerant R-1234ze is ideal for commercial and industrial facilities.
Upcoming MBE Summit and QIF Summit offer model-based enterprise focus
The events will focus on challenges, implementation and lessons learned in a Model-Based Enterprise.
Algorithms developed to empower self-healing microgrids
The computational tools are designed to isolate downed or damaged lines, automate energy production and consumption regulation, and troubleshoot unintentional loops.
New inchworm-inspired robot possesses enhanced transport capabilities
The team expects to further improve the system via deep learning techniques and other computational models, which could enable the robots to autonomously adjust their movement strategies according to environmental conditions.
The US returns to the Moon
The robotic Odysseus lander launched on February 15 by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket touched down autonomously on the lunar surface on February 22.
3-point calibration for pH measurements. How do you choose calibration points?
Discover best practices for pH sensor calibration.
ABC announces AI resource guide for the construction industry
“AI in Construction — What Does It Mean for Our Contractors?” provides a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the construction AI conversation.
Yokogawa releases extractive tunable diode laser spectrometer TDLS8220
The instrument provides accurate and reliable oxygen measurements for safe continuous operations in oil and gas, petrochemicals and specialty chemicals industries.
Allrounder 470 H: Turnkey system produces adapters for medical technology
At Chinaplas 2024, the Arburg exhibit will use a family mold to produce two different adapters for medical technology fully automatically, including camera inspection and sample part storage.
A biosensor for accurately determining the freshness of meat
The device uses a porous graphene electrode embedded with zinc oxide nanoparticles to accurately detect aging byproducts in meat, thereby ensuring its quality and safety.
A robot designed to assist the elderly at home
ADAM, which stands for Autonomous Domestic Ambidextrous Manipulator, is equipped with vision systems and grippers, enabling it to perform a variety of tasks.
Technology for firefighters: Part 1
Follow along with GlobalSpec to explore some of the technology developed for firefighters in this two-part feature. Part one will look at robots and tracking technology.
New gage designed for hazardous area inspection
Cygnus Instruments, a manufacturer of digital multiple echo technology, has developed its new Cygnus 1 Ex gage.
Kuka launches new industrial robot
The new KR Fortec features an extended arm capable of handling payloads of roughly 240 kg across a reach of 3,700 mm.
A tool for smart coatings analysis and connected measurements
The new analyzer includes a proportional counter detector for routine measurements of common platings and user-friendly features designed to enhance high-volume testing needs.
This robot picks up and places objects in an unfamiliar house
To create such a robot, the team outfitted a system from manufacturer Hello Robot with visual language models (VLMs), which enabled the robot to recognize objects based on language prompts.
Introducing MEMDOS SMART: Next-gen stepper motor-driven dosing pumps for precision chemical dosing
Key features of the MEMDOS SMART dosing pump include a compact design that saves space, making it the most space-efficient step motor pump in its class.