Consider the marvelous physics of the human knee. The largest hinge joint in the body, it has two rounded bones held together by ligaments that not only swing like a door, but also roll and glide over each other, allowing the knee to flex,…
Category: Engineering
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A mathematical framework for optimizing robotic joints
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Quickly and precisely localizing radioactive material with drones and robots
Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive substances (CBRNE substances for short) can pose a threat to the public and to emergency services. For example, in 2023, a cesium capsule measuring just a few millimeters in size that had…
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US Navy’s carrier-based aircraft refueling drone begins runway testing
The US Navy and Boeing have started ground tests on the first operational MQ-25 Stingray, the world’s first uncrewed aerial refueling drone.
The first self-powered taxi tests took place at Boeing’s MidAmerica facility in St. Louis,…
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover completes its first AI-planned drive
The Perseverance Rover taking a selfie on a rock named Cheyava Falls. | Source: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
NASA’s Perseverance rover has been exploring Mars for nearly five years now. However, the space agency’s team is still finding ways to push…
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Delta Line expands its range Leo Brushless DC drives family with the introduction of new Leo B3800 and Leo B860.
From maximum power to maximum versatility: a complete range of drives for every application need.
Delta Line announces the launch of two new servo drives from the Leo family, designed to meet different yet complementary needs within…
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Transparent windows can shield buildings from powerful electromagnetic pulses
Electromagnetic pulses (EMPs)—high-energy-density and ultra-wideband beams of electromagnetic radiation—are generated from sources such as nuclear explosions, high-power electromagnetic pulse devices, and intentional electromagnetic…
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KUKA Showcases Advanced AMR Technology forEasier Material Handling Automation at MODEX 2026
Attendees can visit KUKA in Building ABC, Level 1, Booth #B15132 to see live demonstrations of advanced AMR solutions, including the debut of the KMP 250P autonomous mobile platform, which simplifies material handling and improves…
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Carbon Robotics built an AI model that detects and identifies plants
What is and isn’t a weed that needs to be eliminated in the field is determined by the eyes of the farmer — and now, increasingly, by a new AI model from Carbon Robotics.
Seattle-based Carbon Robotics, which builds the LaserWeeder — a…
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Invio Automation Acquires Calvary Robotics to Expand Automation Capabilities in High-Growth End Markets
Headquartered in Webster, NY with additional locations in South Carolina and Malaysia, Calvary is a leader in robotics, advanced automation solutions, and material handling systems.
Invio Automation (“Invio”), a leading provider of…
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UK moon base dreams stall as Rolls-Royce halts nuclear reactor work
The UK Space Agency’s ambitious dream of establishing a nuclear-powered Moon base has dimmed.
Reports suggest that Rolls-Royce has placed its lunar micro-reactor development on indefinite hold after government funding expired.
Despite…
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