Automation and Control

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  • 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.

  • Deep Robotics introduces new quadruped robot

    Deep Robotics has introduced its X30 quadruped robot, which has been designed for possible use cases such as research, power station inspection, factories, pipeline corridors, emergency rescue, fire detection and more.

  • Sandy the robot keeps beaches clean

    According to its developers, the robot cleans the coast, thereby protecting local ecosystems while avoiding obstacles.

  • Australian company re-introduces its brick-laying robot

    The Hadrian X, which has been in development since 2015, now features both improved speed and agility.

  • This sensor promises to improve the grasp of robotic grippers

    MIT’s GelSight Svelte sensor uses cameras to cull information about the objects to be grasped — much like the sensory receptors in human skin, which send information to the brain about what is in its grasp.

  • How will the manufacturing industry use ChatGPT?

    This follow-up feature will examine the impact ChatGPT is expected to have on the manufacturing industry.

  • Detecting fuel cell surface defects in real-time

    This approach for real-time detection of micro defects on the fuel cell surface during the production phase is based on deep learning.

  • Ultrasonic Flowmeter offers ASCII flow streaming

    Flow measurements are streamed directly over the USB connection to the PC.

  • The role of advanced sensor technology in cultivated meat optimization

    This application note highlights critical technical challenges in cultivated meat production and the role of advanced in-line sensors for optimizing critical process parameters.

  • Magnetic crawler robots to perform marine antifouling

    The Roverclean 3.0 magnetic crawler robots are expected to reduce hull fouling on ships, which will subsequently reduce fuel consumption, costs and, ultimately, carbon emissions.

  • Study: Drones deliver opioid overdose kits faster than ambulances

    Using data from real-world fatal opioid overdoses, the team determined that commercial-off-the-shelf drones could have reached 78% of cases within seven minutes, a dramatic increase on the 14% reached by ambulances.

  • Shape-shifting robot designed for oil rig inspections, search and rescue missions

    The tetrahedron-shaped robot can alter its shape and size for applications such as oil rig inspections, search and rescue missions and space exploration.

  • Altech Smart Safety System webinar

    SMART safety system plug-in series. Safety with OSSD outputs and IO-Link compatible. PLC and NFC diagnostics.

  • Shape-changing robotic microfliers eyed for environmental data collection

    Inspired by origami, the microfliers, which weigh around 400 milligrams, can reportedly float roughly 131 ft above the ground.

  • Halliburton develops autonomous device to enhance oil, gas recovery

    EquiFlow Density AICD is engineered to improve reservoir management, enhance oil and natural gas recovery and optimize production to provide higher revenue potential and increased asset value.

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