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Listen to a Martian dust devil
The sound of a dust devil on Mars was recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Renatus unveils its One-Stop Pick & Pack system
The system is a 3D storage rack system with Renatus Shuttles and high-speed lifts that operate inside, managed and controlled by the proprietary software and algorithm package Renatus Cortex.
Picturing blood pressure with computer vision
A non-contact system incorporating digital camera and computer vision systems could replace the inflatable cuff conventionally used to measure blood pressure.
Report: Labor shortages, workplace safety to propel shipments of outdoor mobile robots
With the deployment of mobile robots for navigation, manipulation and functional safety in material handling, transporting and cleaning, companies are now looking to use robots in outdoor applications for the same reasons.
Video: A powerful new use for blockchain
Blockchain is being used to track a different kind of exchange: the distributed ledger technology has been applied to validate communication among devices on the electric grid.
Air Gap: A critical measurement in hydroelectric generator performance
The Kaman AGT significantly reduces the number of overhaul technician hours required to inspect and analyze this critical operating parameter.
Theories, calculations of internal combustion engines
Internal combustion engines have advanced over the years, as there now exist several IC engines with different designs, higher capability, and efficiency. However, these engines follow the same fundamental theories and calculations as the very first combustion engine.
Video: How to control AC and DC motors
From industrial machinery to pumps to hand tools to HVAC to automotive, our world would be a lot less capable without electric motors to provide the rotation and torque to make so many applications go. We take a look at some of the primary differences between DC and AC motors, as well as how to control each.
Video: The common causes of electric motor vibration
Intense motor vibrations usually indicate a problem with the motor's components or configuration. Failing to resolve vibration can lead to equipment damage, or worse.
How do centrifugal switches work?
Centrifugal switches are essential components for many single-phase electric motors. Here's why.
Video: NASA gets high on Mars
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has set a new record for getting high on Mars – altitude-wise, that is.
Lift off for space skills training in the UK
Courses will include a new Level 4 space technician apprenticeship, a graduate development program and a series of courses to upskill space engineers.
Project proposed to improve water utility cybersecurity
Feedback is sought on a proposed project that would pilot solutions to common cybersecurity risks faced by water and wastewater plants.
Satellite signals inform water level sensor
The sensor sports an antenna connected to a Raspberry Pi microcomputer and continuously receives GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System signals to measure river water levels.
Updated UUV has a battery life of 110 hours
The REMUS 620 can be launched from small manned and unmanned boats, submarines, amphibious ships, helicopters and surface combatants to conduct assorted autonomous missions.
Modern Motors Demystified (Dec. 11-17)
This week on Engineering360, we've compiled some amazing, new, original content to help our engineering audience determine critical selection factors and accessories.
Spider-like robot performs in-pipe inspections
Outfitted with a 360° camera, SPDI can navigate and inspect pipes of various diameters and overcome obstacles encountered within the pipes.
Emerson’s new analytics software automates utilities monitoring and reporting for clean-in-place applications
The technology replaces error-prone manual record keeping and monitors energy and utilities parameters, improving efficiency and productivity.
ABB introduces its smallest industrial bot yet
ABB’s IRB 1010 is an industrial robot with a 5.2-inch footprint and a reach of 14.5 inches designed for increasing production of small devices such as health trackers, smart watches, sensors and earphones in the manufacturing space.
Machine learning technique could lead to more resilient roads
To improve the construction of roads, thereby reducing potholes and associated maintenance costs and thus making roads more resilient, the team turned to a machine-learning technique.