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Noise-canceling robots promise to "mute" loud people in public spaces
The noise-canceling technology features self-deploying microphones that divide rooms into so-called speech zones while also tracking the locations of individual speakers.
New robotic angle grinder introduced by ATI
The CGV-900, which is expected to reduce employee safety concerns, enables the unit to compensate for irregularities in part surfaces and maintain contact with a workpiece.
Designing fastened parts for automation — What you need to know
Here are six things to consider that may help eliminate costly errors and design challenges.
How will the healthcare industry use ChatGPT?
This follow-up feature will examine the impact ChatGPT is expected to have on the healthcare industry.
A robot for inspecting and mapping tiny spaces
Outfitted with cameras and sensors that measure temperature and contaminant levels, the robot can reportedly operate autonomously via artificial intelligence (AI).
AI aids HVAC technicians
An artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool allows HVAC technicians to instantly diagnose and solve problems in the field, using only natural language.
CerroZone meets and exceeds requirements of ASHRAE Standard 241-2023, Control of Infectious Aerosols
The same system previously earned 510(k) Class II clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a recirculating air cleaner for eliminating airborne viruses and bacteria.
Inexpensive device uses smartphone to monitor blood pressure
Blood pressure is an important indicator of cardiovascular health and this has motivated University of California in San Diego researchers to develop a low-cost, simple clip that utilizes a smartphone’s camera to measure and track blood pressure from the user's fingertip.
A robot that re-creates human painted artwork
The AI-powered robots use a combination of machine learning and neural networks to create the reproduced artwork.
Arburg at Plastimagen 2023: Strengthening Mexico for an international future
An efficient turnkey application built around a vertical Allrounder will be on display, as will a sustainable packaging application with a hybrid injection molding exhibit.
Program distinguishes potholes from other objects
The "Road Pothole Filtering Program" was established to create an emergency response restoration system for the occurrence of potholes on roadways, which can damage automobiles and even cause traffic accidents.
Simplify installation and verification to drive cost savings
Learn how to reduce costs and improve reliability when sealing cross-drilled holes in aluminum manifolds.
Thin film ellipsometry of material thickness at the low micron scale
The technique delivers better resolution and data acquisition that is three orders of magnitude faster than traditional methods.
Sensory feedback in next-gen prosthetics
In recent years, sensory feedback in prosthetics has garnered considerable attention. A surge in research has presented both invasive and non-invasive solutions, reflecting the heightened interest from prosthetic manufacturing entities.
AI model estimates a subject’s true age according to their chest X-ray
Establishing a link between age and chronic medical conditions, the AI model can reportedly calculate a person’s age accurately according to the appearance of their chest X-rays.
Autonomous robot identifies potential oil and gas pipeline leaks
The University of Houston team has developed SmartTouch technology, which includes ROVs featuring several stress wave-based smart touch sensors, video cameras and scanning sonars — that swim alongside subsea pipelines to inspect flange bolts.
HAIMER at EMO 2023: Tool management made easy
New products in the area of tool clamping technology, including the Micro Collet Chuck and the High Performance Chuck, will be presented.
Allrounder 920 H at Fakuma 2023: Turnkey system makes toolboxes in the Arburg design
In a live demonstration, a hybrid Allrounder 920 H with a clamping force of 5,000 kN will produce the main components of a toolbox in the Arburg design.
Device quickly detects osteoporosis in a drop of blood
A biosensor was engineered to help identify those most at risk for osteoporosis using less than a drop of blood.
This inchworm-inspired robot can perform jet engine inspections
Sensiworm, which stands for Soft ElectroNics Skin-Innervated Robotic Worm, is an untethered soft inchworm-like robot that can move through the crevasses and curves of jet engines to locate corrosion, cracks, defects, gas leaks or determine the thickness of thermal barrier coatings, for instance.