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Watch this soft robot mimic a caterpillar
To mimic the biomechanics of a caterpillar whose movements are controlled by the local curvature of its body — which curves differently when it pulls itself forward than it does pushing itself backward — the team used nanowire heaters to control the robot’s replicated curvature and movement.
'Eagle-eyed' mobile system locates downed utility poles
The system runs on edge computing hardware that is mounted on a quadcopter or drone, which can be deployed in the event that local infrastructure is damaged or destroyed following a natural disaster.
Flowserve announces release of the Worcester 51/52 Series Reduced Port Flanged Ball Valves
Thanks to improved live-loaded stem sealing, the Worcester 51/52 series ball valve offers superior reliability and exceptional leakage resistance.
Watch this shark-inspired robot consume plastic river waste
The WasteShark, from the company Ran Marine, is a wide-mouth autonomous robot inspired by a whale shark’s mouth that can reportedly ingest up to 21,000 plastic waste bottles a day, according to its developer.
Snake-like robot now eyed for tunnel warfare applications
The EELS system, which is composed of several identical segments that enable the robot to move in a sidewinding, snake-like motion, can traverse water, sand, ice and rock.
Vogelsang presents new HiCone progressive cavity pump with innovative design geometry
Thanks to the clever adjustment system, the rotor and stator can be optimally positioned to each other according to operating parameters like pressure, temperature and viscosity.
How do induction motors work?
In this type of AC motor, the rotor’s required electric current for producing torque is generated by electromagnetic induction from the stator windings.
Swarm technology wrangles wind turbine wakes
Significant energy production increases can be realized at wind farms via collective control and advanced analytics.
Non-intrusive sensor for pipeline monitoring under development
The non-intrusive sensor — unlike intrusive sensors that need to be pre-installed during pipeline construction — can be installed after pipeline construction and use light and sound-based measurement systems.
KLINGER Ballostar KHA: Versatile ball valve for extreme applications
The new Ballostar KHA boasts superior fire safety features as standard, improved corrosion protection, serial antistatic equipment in accordance with ISO 7121 and EN 1983, and an optimized sealing system.
Robotic arm pumps gas autonomously
The autonomous robotic system features a robotic arm that is capable of refueling cars.
CPC Pumps launches the BB5 complementing International API 610 range
The BB5 features a double-casing design as well as improved sealing designs enabling deployment in high-temperature and high-pressure applications as well as those with low specific gravity fluids.
Ground and structure collapse detection sensor developed by KICT researchers
The smart sensor is reportedly sensitive enough to detect changes in slope as subtle as 0.03°, easy to install and functions well under temperature extremes. An algorithm analyzes and evaluates risk of collapse to prevent false alarms.
Internet of energy: Shaping the future of smart grids
The internet of energy is an offshoot of the internet of things that brings the benefits of big data processing, universal computing and machine-to-machine communication to a variety of applications.
Start-up unveils life-like robot dog
Capable of moving like a real dog, Sparky can run, jump and do tricks and features a built-in camera and microphone so that it can respond to commands and initiate conversations.
The lightest robotic arm introduced by Techman Robot
Designed for tasks in the semiconductor, electronics and medical sectors, the TM 20 robotic arm can accurately perform pick-and-place, high-volume packaging and palletizing, material handling, and heavy machine tending jobs.
Verderflex introduces Dura 80: A practical and high-efficiency peristaltic pump
The Verderflex Dura 80 is an ideal solution for industrial applications where high flow and discharge pressure are required.
Robot screwdriver and clip inserter machine provides next-level quality control
The engineering team developed a concept to provide the greatest benefit possible while staying under budget.
McElroy: The world’s leading producer of thermoplastic pipe fusion equipment
The focus of many products has shifted toward a more sustainable, environmentally friendly model.
New software cloaks the work of artists from generative AI
To prevent such a system from copying a style of artwork from an artist, the team used the Glaze software to make imperceptible to the naked eye changes to digital images.