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Boaty McBoatFace to ride again
Boaty McBoatFace, so named as part of an online U.K. contest, is expected to collect data about the water, pollutants and currents surrounding aging and decommissioned oil fields.
The 4 industries most benefitting from robots
Which industries are getting most from the robotics boom? The answers may surprise you.
Video: Reducing aircraft fuel use and noise during approach and landing
An intelligent flight assistance system for pilots reduces fuel use and noise and carbon dioxide emissions.
Smart Robotics unveils three new Smart Palletizers
Smart Robotics’ new Smart Palletizer is now available in three versions: the Essential Version, the Advanced Version and the Premium Version.
Virtual energy storage systems: Storing power without batteries
These systems integrate multiple controllable elements of energy systems, such as traditional energy storage and microgrids.
Turtle-inspired robot morphs its limbs according to its environment
The Amphibious Robotic Turtle, or Art, is inspired by both land and aquatic turtles who possess similar bodies save differing limb shapes according to whether the turtles are terrestrial or aquatic.
Australian organizations to scan for illegal wildlife trafficking
The researchers suggest that the system with its accompanying 3D X-ray algorithm could help stop the trafficking of exotic wildlife, thereby protecting Australia's agricultural industries and the environment from exotic pests and diseases.
Watch as this HP robot automates site layout processes
HP SitePrint robot is expected to automate the site layout process and features cloud tools to submit and prepare jobs to be printed, a touch-screen tablet for remote control and an array of inks appropriate for assorted surfaces, environments and durability requirements.
Video: Successful demo of submerged wave energy system
The scalable xWave unit demonstrated over 99% system uptime during the open-ocean trial.
How Micro-Epsilon sensors can improve automated welding processes
In today’s competitive labor market, automated welding can help alleviate the worker shortage.
NASA mission accomplished: Asteroid trajectory transformed
The intentional collision of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft with asteroid Dimorphos on September 26, 2022, demonstrated the power of humankind to alter the orbit of a heavenly body.
Counting Every Drop Challenge seeks new precipitation measurement solutions
New and improved ground-based precipitation devices that are more accurate and reliable for use in remote areas in extreme weather conditions are sought.
Watch this biomimetic robot hand grab stuff
To create the robotic hand — dubbed model number v15 — the Clone Robotics’ team used pneumatic artificial muscles.
Inoxpa updates progressive cavity pump range with the new KTE pumps
The feeding screws have a specific design adapted to every pump size in order to deliver a gentle passage of solids, according to flow.
Drone fleet works together to build, repair
Designed for possible applications in the construction and manufacturing sectors, Imperial’s fleet of drones, called Aerial Additive Manufacturing (Aerial-AM), mimic the building methods employed by bees and wasps that work together to build larger structures.
Demaco announces the release of its new cryogenic control valve
The valve is EC 1935/2004 and FDA conformant, allowing integration into a wider market spectrum including the food, medical and pharmaceutical industry.
Valworx releases all-stainless-steel air actuated sanitary butterfly valve
The new sanitary butterfly valves feature heavy duty quarter turn stainless steel rack and pinion actuators designed for long service life.
Monitoring solutions for cutting machines
The solution to both productivity and quality can be found in real-time machine monitoring.
AI-guided laser beams aimed at cockroaches
The device features a Jetson Nano, an electronic device that runs machine-learning software; two cameras; a galvanometer, which is an instrument for detecting and measuring small electric currents; and a laser.
New data-sharing platform helps optimize infrastructure industry
The platform provides a comprehensive map interface with utility locations, site hazards, geotechnical conditions, land rights and permit constraints.