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AI to make hydraulic fracturing more economically viable
Using the intelligent analysis of data from thousands of wells, artificial intelligence (AI) makes predictions about the ideal fracturing parameters for given oil and gas wells, according to the researchers.
Snake-like robots to one day reach currently hard-to-reach destinations
The long, limbless robots, which are expected to be a few millimeters in diameter, are called continuum robots and are designed to access hard to reach places.
Robotics firm introduces its new robotic welding system
The new “FastARC” welding cobot features a Fanuc CRX-10iA/L 6-axis robot mounted on a mobile platform.
ITT expands compact actuation portfolio with acquisition of Clippard cylinder product line
The transaction strengthens ITT's pneumatic cylinder portfolio in fast-growing robotics, packaging and automation end markets.
BladeBug wind turbine robot gets new coat of armor
The six-legged BladeBug robot from the company of the same name can remotely traverse wind turbine blades, scanning them for inconsistencies, imperfections and cracks.
Watch this robot traverse curved steel walls
The robot from Sumitomo Heavy Industries is able to traverse curved steel walls thanks to magnetic adhesion.
Video: How aircraft hydraulic systems work
In recent weeks, there have been at least two notable aircraft hydraulic failures, which thankfully resulted in no plane crashes or passenger injuries.
Student-designed satellite set to launch
The University of Glasgow team will see a satellite they designed sent into space after winning a £600,000 national competition.
Watch: Robot bartender strives to improve customer relations
Dubbed BRILLO, the robotic system features a humanoid bust, two robotic arms for making drinks and a monitor-based face capable of producing different facial expressions according to interactions with human customers.
Collaborative robots to pick, handle and transport large payloads
The so-called Omnid Mocobots, which feature a mobile base and robotic arm, are designed to safely collaborate with each other as well as with humans to complete straining manual tasks.
New international course promises to address AI skills shortage
The new MSc course in Artificial Intelligence and Human Factors is expected to address a global skills shortage in AI.
Watch this reconfigurable robot change shape
In addition to modifying its shape to pass through narrow spaces, the robot can reconfigure itself by widening its stance when handling heavy objects.
New automated packaging machine from Ranpak
The Flap’it is a machine designed for automating the packaging of small products, earning its name for its ability to adjust itself to the height of the product to be packaged and securing it in place using inner flaps and a cushioning bumper.
VERICUT releases Version 9.3 – Smarter software for smarter machining
The utility of the software is expanded for machine simulation, verification and optimization for all types of CNC machining, additive and hybrid manufacturing processes.
Ogura's new large bore brakes for robotic and medical equipment
The MCNB-HS series power-off spring applied brakes have oversized bores to allow wires to pass through the shaft’s hollow bore.
How robotics is changing the drywall industry
Canvas’s response to current building industry challenges is to focus on safety, efficiency and quality, while training workers for the jobs of the future.
A robotic hand that can lift 1,000 times its body weight
The artificial muscles, dubbed GeometRy-based Actuators that Contract and Elongate (GRACE), are composed of 18 3D actuators combined in the shape of a robotic hand.
'Mind-reading' helmet being developed for next-gen fighter jets in the UK
As part of the Future Combat Air System program currently underway in the U.K., a consortium is developing an AI system that can step in when a pilot is overwhelmed or not in control.
Robotics-driven kiosks promise smoothies in under a minute
The ROBOJuice kiosks feature humanoid robots that rely on artificial intelligence (AI) for recognizing ingredients, recipes and food preparation techniques.
AI promises to automate dental implant design
Using AI technology based on a 3D Generative Adversarial Network(3D-GAN) algorithm, researchers reconstructed the shape of a natural healthy tooth and automated the process of false teeth design with high levels of accuracy.