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Spherical Induction Motor Eliminates Mechanical Drive System in Mobile Robot

More than a decade ago, Ralph Hollis invented the ballbot, an elegantly simple robot whose tall, thin body glides atop a sphere slightly smaller than a bowling ball. The latest version, called SIMbot, has an equally elegant motor with just one moving part: the ball.

5 Oct 2016

Improved Memory Management Scheme can Accommodate Commercial Chips

A new means of managing memory on computer chips was discovered by scientists from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, in 2015. This new method would enable efficient use of circuit space as an increasing number of cores, or processing units are used by the chips.

21 Sep 2016

Human Condition Safety to Roll Out VR-Based SafeScan Job Training at Bechtel

Human Condition Safety is pleased to announce its new SafeScan job training, a groundbreaking method of safety training using virtual reality (VR) immersion similar to the most realistic video games, will roll out at engineering and construction leader, Bechtel.

19 Sep 2016

PLCopen Certifies New KUKA.PLC mxAutomation Version 2.1. Software

Controlling robot movements via a simple open PLC controller and in an environment known to the customer: the new KUKA.PLC mxAutomation version 2.1. software lets you do just that.

14 Sep 2016

KUKA Unveils All-New Cloud-Based Software Platform at International Manufacturing Technology Show

KUKA today announced its all-new cloud-based software platform KUKA Connect at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago.

14 Sep 2016

Delta Group Presents Industrial Automation Solutions at IMTS 2016

Delta Group, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today invites International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) attendees to join it on the journey to smart manufacturing.

13 Sep 2016

FARO Launches Higher Resolution Version of Cobalt Array Imager for Automotive and IPV Applications

FARO®, the world's most trusted source for 3D measurement and imaging solutions for factory metrology, product design, construction BIM/CIM, public safety forensics and 3D solutions and services applications, announces the launch of a higher resolution version of the FARO® Cobalt Array Imager solution, geared toward quality inspection, factory automation and in-process verification (IPV) applications.

12 Sep 2016

Tata Elxsi’s FalconEye 2.0 Suite Now Incorporates New Artificial Intelligence Engine

Tata Elxsi announced the immediate availability of FalconEye 2.0 suite for test, workflow and monitoring automation with a host of new and industry-first features.

9 Sep 2016

Sea Machines Robotics Introduces Autonomous Technologies Through Self-Driving Boats and Ships

Sea Machines Robotics is changing the way humanity moves on water. The Boston-based startup is developing autonomous technologies that will herald a smarter, safer and more efficient era of marine operations brought forward through self-aware & self-driving boats and ships.

9 Sep 2016

New Algorithm Allows Team of Robots to Complete Tasks Without Colliding

When roboticists create behaviors for teams of robots, they first build algorithms that focus on the intended task. Then they wrap safety behaviors around those primary algorithms to keep the machines from running into each other.

8 Sep 2016