Agility Robotics, creator of the general-purpose humanoid robot Digit, says Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) has signed a commercial agreement with the company. After a successful pilot, TMMC plans to deploy Agility’s robot, Digit, in…
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Toyota Canada to deploy Agility Robotics’ humanoid Digit in manufacturing operations
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Kinematic and aerodynamic modeling of flexible wings with wing root adjustment for flapping wing micro aerial vehicles
Keennon, M., Klingebiel, K. & Won, H. Development of the nano hummingbird: A tailless flapping wing micro air vehicle. In 50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, 588 (2012).
Roshanbin, A. &…
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Plant-derived nanotech separates heavy rare earths more cleanly
Researchers at Penn State have developed a plant-based material that can selectively recover dysprosium, a critical rare earth element used in semiconductors, electric motors, and generators.
The team engineered a modified form of cellulose…
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Rail integrity lab opens to tackle wear, vibration and load stress
Rail cars and locomotives face relentless mechanical stress. Every trip subjects frames, axles, and brake systems to dynamic forces and shifting loads.
Manufacturers must reduce weight and energy use while meeting strict safety rules.
A…
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Correlation based feature importance analysis for improving machine learning stability predictions in hybrid PV systems
Gujba, H., Nwulu, N., Idris, M. & Yahaya, A. Renewable energy integration and performance analysis of hybrid PV systems. Int. J. Renew. Energy Res. https://doi.org/10.20508/ijrer.v14i2.14346.g8898 (2024).
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Real-time detection of WeChat moments interface blocking behavior and generation of generational user personas based on YOLOv5
Hu, H., Zhang, H., Wang, G., & Wang, W. (2025). Research on real-time detection system of precision parts defect in electromechanical laboratory based on YOLOv5 algorithm. J. Adv. Manuf. Syst., 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1142/s0219686727500053.
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Experimental study of the mechanical behavior of oriented bimrocks under diametral compression test using DIC
Afifipour, M. & Moarefvand, P. Numerical evaluation of failure pattern of stiff rock-soil mix media, in ISRM International Symposium – EUROCK 2012. (Stockholm, Sweden, 2012).
Kalender, A., Sonmez, H., Medley, E., Tunusluoglu, C. & Kasapoglu, K. E….
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Effect of brass-alloy machining-swarf additive on the microstructure, hardness and toughness of gray cast iron
Zhang, S., Ran, Y., Murphy, A., Zhang, G. & Wang, W. Residual stress analysis of gray cast iron manufacturing processes. Mater. Manuf. Processes 35, 15. 1781–1788. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2020.1802035 ;(2020).
Sudiyanto, A.,…
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Research on enhancing short-term wind power forecasting through feature fusion in a hybrid deep learning framework
Wang, J., Liu, Y. & Li, Y. A parallel differential learning ensemble framework based on enhanced feature extraction and anti-information leakage mechanism for ultra-short-term wind speed forecast. Appl. Energy. 361, 122909 (2024).
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New dry battery design boosts conductivity, reduces side reactions
A new dry electrode design developed by researchers at the University of Chicago could make lithium-ion batteries cheaper, cleaner and more powerful at the same time.
Battery makers have long pursued dry processing to eliminate toxic solvents…
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