Robotics
Drone ground vs. water detection demonstration
Watch this demonstration of TI’s high accuracy IWR1443 mmWave sensor detecting the reflectivity and small vibrations and classify material as water vs. ground.
Airspeed sensors to increase the safety of VTOL drones
Manufacturer of digital microsensors and systems, Sensirion has announced the SDP3x, what the company claims to be the world's smallest differential pressure sensor, which is now available in an airspeed sensor development kit for Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications.
Software designed for robotic tracking and measurement
A new multifunctional software application has been released by Riftek which utilises the RF625 series 2D laser scanners for automated seam tracking and measurement with welding robots. Available with full support in the in the UK & Ireland from Ixthus Instrumentation - Riftek´s distributor - the Riftek Lamia software is intended for recognising, tracking and measuring geometric parameters of objects such as weld seams in accordanc...
AR drone technology used to help after Hurricane Harvey Disaster
An augmented reality technology company, Edgybees has been providing augmented reality (AR) software for the drones being used by first responders in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Drones are already providing a valuable asset for first responders in speeding up the search for survivors. However, the emergency relief efforts are hindered by poor visibility and mapping technology.
Now that’s what I call robotics
We’ve seen robots pick fruit, walk your dog and even protect you from the rain, but now they’re really taking centre stage. YuMi, ABB’s collaborative dual-arm robot, made its conducting debut in Italy on 12th September. Not one to shy away from the spotlight, YuMi directed none other than world famous tenor, Andrea Bocelli (pictured left). At a charity concert for the gala of the First International Festival of Robotic...
Putting STEM into motion with new robotic car for the classroom
Texas Instruments (TI) has announced the TI-Innovator Rover, the company's first robotics solution for middle and high school students that makes learning STEM subjects a moving experience. Students can write programs on their TI graphing calculators that get Rover's wheels turning and their minds learning in a fun, interactive and hands-on way.
Industrial robots offer preicise speed measurement as if by magic
No matter how hard we try humans cannot live up to the speed and precision of robots. No human can do it as quickly and as precisely. Modern robots can move workpieces around at a speed that you could once only dream of. Precise measuring instruments are needed to avoid mistakes occurring due to the incredibly quick cycle times required in modern production. For this, the manufacturer Omron Adept Technologies of Dortmund relies on systems ma...
Robotic Industries Association welcomes its first Chinese member
The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) has announced that SIASUN Robot & Automation has joined RIA as its first Chinese member. Understanding the huge market opportunity of industrial robots, China has fully embraced the power of automation and sees robotics and automation as strategic areas for growth.
My teacher is a robot!
EU-funded scientists have developed a robot that can assist teachers and may replace them in the classroom for certain tasks. ‘If society is not willing to invest in putting enough humans in front of classrooms to get a high level of individualised teaching that caters to the different ways a child learns, the only answer is technology,’ says project coordinator Paul Verschure, professor of cognitive science and neurorobotics at ...
Brushless DC motor controller designed for mobile robots
Roboteq has introduced the SBL2360, a compact intelligent controller capable of driving two brushless DC motor up to 30A each at up to 60V.