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IEC 60601-1-8 AMD2:2020, medical alarms and FAQs
Two main sections in IEC 60601-1-1 AMD1 dictate the specific requirements for audible alarms in medical equipment.
New high-efficiency 10-inch stainless steel well pumps from KSB
UPA S 250 pump components are made of high-grade stainless steel, ensuring durability and resistance to wear. Optionally, the pumps can be combined with the high-efficiency electric motors of the UMA-S series.
NEW UP05 — PIVOT series air-operated double diaphragm pump from SAMOA
The new UP05 AODD pump series delivers maximum fluid flow while reducing air consumption, leading to cost savings and improved operational performance.
New bomb disarming robots in development for the Australian military
Under the $46 million contract, L3Harris Micreo will develop 80 new explosive ordnance disposal robots.
A robotic bee that flies like real bees
Dubbed Bee++, the robotic bee from WSU includes four wings, each of which features lightweight actuators for independently controlling the wings.
Long-legged drones set to deliver critical payloads to the battlefield
The TRV-150C Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft Systems (TRUASs), which are manufactured by Survice Engineering and Malloy Aeronautics, are four-limbed drones capable of taking off and landing with a 150 lb payload.
Drives for speed in intralogistics
Competitive intralogistics requires extensive automation, something that is inconceivable without micromotors. Drive systems from FAULHABER prove their ability to perform here during sorting, transporting and with robotics solutions.
Sara, the Emirates robot, checks travelers into flights
As part of its new City Check-in and Travel Store, Emirates’ Sara check-in robot assistant can match the faces of travelers with their corresponding passports.
Jizai Arms introduces its spider-inspired robotic arms
The robotic arms can reportedly be attached, detached or replaced entirely, thereby impacting how humans interact with robots and artificial intelligence (AI).
Computex 2023: Innodisk expands its AIoT presence, ventures beyond traditional industries to empower smart applications
The company will showcase various artificial intelligence internet of things (AIoT) solutions for the manufacturing, transportation and retail sectors.
Study: ChatGPT outperforms doctors in terms of bedside manner
The researchers assembled a panel of licensed healthcare professionals to assess the replies of both human doctors and the chatbot in response to a medical scenario.
Companies jointly announce launch of air cargo automation system for ULD palletizing
The new robotic system is expected to change the way air freight ground handlers store and move cargo at airports around the world.
Motion Plus launches new Motus1 linear actuator family
The belt- and screw-driven linear positioner delivers reliable motion control for industrial applications.
Fully automatic quick coupler for large material handlers introduced by OilQuick
The system is comprised of a 360° rotator mounted on a fully hydraulic quick coupler and is suspended from the handling equipment’s stick, enabling operators to remain in the cab while switching lifting hooks, wood chip buckets, clamshell grapples, grapples magnets and other attachments.
Centipede-inspired robots to be deployed for search and rescue, space exploration
To mimic the scurrying nature of centipedes with their tens to hundreds of legs that can traverse various terrains without interruption, the team developed a new theory of multi-legged locomotion and built many-legged robotic models.
Osaro launches AI-powered kitting robots
Kitting is both a merchandising strategy and a logistics technique whereby curated boxes of complementary items are packaged and shipped together as a single ‘kit’ with a unique SKU.
Model could improve first responder response times
The researchers suggest that the model maximizes the coverage area, thereby enabling first responders to respond to as many accident sites as possible while minimizing the time to reach an accident site.
How are engineers using ChatGPT?
Follow along as GlobalSpec explores how the technology will specifically impact the field of engineering.
Automate to return in 2024
Due to overwhelming demand, Automate — the largest robotics and automation trade show in North America — will return in 2024 and then continue as an annual event.
Motus Labs launches its next generation ML2000 robotic gear series with Orbital Flex Design
The robotic gear series boasts zero backlash, high torque density, linear torsional stiffness and a cross roller output bearing.