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Why understanding torque is key in pump system installation and maintenance
The accurate measurement of torque is a game-changer for pump reliability and efficiency.
PRO::FIT equipped to solve best-fit, gap closure struggles
The intelligent fit technology learns the relationship between reference objects and robot frame to evenly distribute changes in relationship or geometry of parts when they are fit or placed together.
Ship decommissioning to get a hand from robots
Leviathan, a Germany-based ship recycling firm, expects to cut large container ships no longer in operation into smaller, more manageable pieces by blasting the ship’s steel with powerful jets of sand and water from robotic arms.
Baked to perfection: NORD Drivesystems offers sweet solutions for the bakery industry
Specialized solutions for the bakery industry include hygienic wash-down housings, wall or motor mounted variable frequency drives for dynamic control, and robust gear motors for reliable operation of mixers, conveyors, labeling machines and more.
This robot promises to help diagnose breast cancer early
The manipulator can reportedly apply specific forces — akin to those used by human examiners — to detect lumps via sensor technology at greater depths than previously achieved.
This drone can detect small, hostile drones, even ones made of wood
The so-called "Eagle Eye" multidomain surveillance radar system is designed to identify and track aerial targets — small drones in particular.
Smart scalpel promises to improve surgical training
A sensor-loaded circuit fits within the handle of the smart scalpel to track the force used during surgical procedures.
A "seaweed-eating" robot protects shorelines, ocean ecosystems
Once it reaches capacity, the robot dives 200 m below the surface of the water to release its cargo of seaweed that subsequently sinks to the ocean floor.
New 'smart' shell for the Navy currently in development
The new 57 mm shell is designed for use from Naval Mark 110 Naval guns, which are typically mounted on Littoral Combat Ships used by the U.S. Navy.
New technique lets robots "hear" humans
The acoustic localization approach described by the Georgia Tech team explores the use of machine learning algorithms to detect the subtle sounds inadvertently produced by humans as they move around.
Split hub bellows couplings deliver high precision
These can be used in a variety of applications where positional accuracy is of utmost importance, performance data is being measured or fast reversals are a common occurrence.
A soft robot gripper that can lift 100 kg
To create the new soft robotic gripper, the team employed a weaving technique wherein threads are tightly intertwined with various materials like PET plastic or rubber, to create a fabric that can support heavy objects.
Robots deployed for sanitizing veterinary hospitals
Tru-D or "Trudy," is a stationary bot that uses 28 bulbs and eight ultraviolet C (UVC) centers to destroy resistant infection-causing bacteria that can cling to walls, floors tables and other surfaces.
A computer model for predicting who needs lung cancer screening
To help build the model, researchers used data on 216,714 smokers from the U.K. Biobank cohort and 26,616 smokers from the U.S. National Lung Screening trial.
Textron, Rheinmetall introduce anti-drone weapon
The "Skyranger 30” features an automated turret from Rheinmetall combined with a RIPSAW M5 robotic UGV developed by Textron Defense Systems.
Plant-based microrobots for traversing the human body
According to its developers, the non-toxic and biocompatible microrobots are composed of hydrogel composites featuring cellulose nanoparticles from plants.
New welding robot designed for shipbuilding tasks
The MR4Weld (Mobile Robot for Welding) robot has been designed to automate traditional manual processes used in shipyards to autonomously weld steel structures.
New autonomous mobile robot for warehouses introduced by ForwardX
The Flex 60-SW is an AMR that is reportedly equipped with automatic weighing scales and an interactive touch screen to improve picking accuracy in the warehouse.
Destination: Industrial Automation (November 12-18)
Manufacturing and processing industries continue to progress to an era where digitalization and machinery do most of the decision making and activities, both former domains of the human employee.
AI algorithm promises to defend robots against cyberattacks
The research team tested the AI algorithm on a replica of a U.S. Army combat ground vehicle, finding that that algorithm proved 99% effective at preventing such malicious attacks.