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Seahorse Tails Could Inspire New Generation Of Robots

07/09/15, 09:19 AM | Industrial Robotics

From Michael Porter at Clemson University: Seahorse tails are organized into square prisms surrounded by bony plates that are connected by joints.  Many other creatures, ranging from New World monkeys to rodents, have cylindrical tails. Researchers wanted to know whether the square-prism shape gives seahorse tails a functional advantage. To find out, the team created a 3D-printed model that mimicked the square prism of a seahorse tail and a hypothetical version that was cylindrical. Then researchers whacked the models with a rubber mallet and twisted and bent them. Researchers found that the square prototype was stiffer, stronger and more resilient than the circular one when crushed. The square prototype was about half as able to twist, a restriction that could prevent damage to the seahorse and give it better control when it grabs things. Both prototypes could bend about 90 degrees, although the cylindrical version was slightly less restricted... (cont'd)

Industry 4.0 Ready: Vacuum Solutions for the Intelligent Factory

07/09/15, 07:24 AM | Factory Automation | integrators, vacuum

The gripper spider for fiber composite components is a great example how significant this contribution to the intelligent factory can be in practice.

Creativity in the Workplace

07/02/15, 08:23 AM | Unmanned & Other Topics | Neya Systems

True success in a challenging technical field like robotics requires a team of creative people working together and supporting one another.

5 Ways Robotics Is Revolutionizing Heath Care

06/25/15, 08:28 AM | Mobile & Service Robots | Medical and Service | ROBO Global, LLC

With a reach growing far greater than factory floors, robots will continue to aid and assist wherever needed. Here are five of the medical applications for robots in use today.

AgBot 2016 Powers $50,000 Grant for Grizzly RUV

06/22/15, 12:49 PM | Unmanned & Other Topics | Agriculture, event | Clearpath Robotics

Although farming has become mechanized, the evolution of agricultural techniques to include unmanned robots provides a unique opportunity.

Sealed Air Revolutionizes Cleaning Industry with Robotics Technology

06/19/15, 07:08 AM | Mobile & Service Robots | cleaning

The most immediate benefit of cleaning robots is what is called "Daytime cleaning": the fact that there is no need to keep the facility lights on at night for cleaning purposes.

Optimizing Barcode Reading and Inspection Capability for the Life of Your System

06/18/15, 07:21 AM | Factory Automation | integrators, machine vision | Omron Automation

Understanding an applications requirements is critical in choosing the best device for successful data acquisition.

Disasters Are Good For Unmanned Systems

06/11/15, 03:02 AM | Unmanned & Other Topics | UAV, usar

Essentially, USAR robots act as the eyes and ears in environments that that are too difficult or too dangerous for humans to go.

DARPA Robotics Challenge Results

06/08/15, 12:40 PM | Mobile & Service Robots | Darpa

Taking first place and the $2 million in prize money that goes with it is Team Kaist of Daejeon, Republic of Korea, and its robot DRC-Hubo

The Trillion Dollar Drone

06/03/15, 04:23 AM | Unmanned & Other Topics | drones

Drones will eventually be "as ubiquitous as pigeons", London-based futurist Liam Young recently predicted. They will be used for a lot of different tasks. One overlooked drone application even has the potential to become a trillion dollar business. And to save the world.

Unmanned Systems Markets: Present & Future

06/02/15, 04:30 AM | Unmanned & Other Topics | UAV

Overall, the reports that I surveyed were upbeat, predicting exponential growth for all unmanned vehicles.

MIT Cheetah Robot Lands the Running Jump

06/01/15, 10:55 AM | Mobile & Service Robots | mit

In a leap for robotic development, the MIT researchers who built a robotic cheetah have now trained it to see and jump over hurdles as it runs - making this the first four-legged robot to run and jump over obstacles autonomously...

A Rosy View of Smart Buildings

05/18/15, 02:05 PM | Unmanned & Other Topics | architecture

Smart buildings are often moving the wrong way, with more central "cloud-based" decision making, and less autonomy.

Upcoming Tradeshow, Conference & Exhibition Summary - June, July, August 2015

05/15/15, 10:05 AM | Unmanned & Other Topics | Tradeshows and Conferences

Here is a summary of what Tradeshows, Conferences & Exhibitions to look forward to in the coming months.

DARPA's Self-guided Bullets

05/14/15, 06:22 AM | Mobile & Service Robots | Darpa

"True to DARPAs mission, EXACTO has demonstrated what was once thought impossible: the continuous guidance of a small-caliber bullet to target," said Jerome Dunn, DARPA program manager.

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