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Support was an overarching theme to this year's Olympic games, which showcased innovative ways of showing support through…

Support was an overarching theme to this year's Olympic games, which showcased innovative ways of showing support through recycling, robotics, and immersive experiences.

Making robots more human-like could be a necessary hurdle to cross, especially concerning motion control and planning.…

Making robots more human-like could be a necessary hurdle to cross, especially concerning motion control and planning. What are places like MIT and Mitsubishi trying to accomplish with the right algorithms?

The annual Robotics Science and Systems Conference (RSS) ends today. What is this conference and what are some of the highlights?

The annual Robotics Science and Systems Conference (RSS) ends today. What is this conference and what are some of the highlights?

To push real-time robotic response into reality, MIT researchers have turned to their own in-house technique called…

To push real-time robotic response into reality, MIT researchers have turned to their own in-house technique called "robomorphic computing."

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context…

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context…

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.

In this Industry Tech Days Keynote, Dave speaks with Dev Singh, the Head of Autonomous Robotics, Drones and Intelligent…

In this Industry Tech Days Keynote, Dave speaks with Dev Singh, the Head of Autonomous Robotics, Drones and Intelligent Machines at Qualcomm about the future of autonomous robotics.

Autonomous drones and robots utilize small motors. These fast-spinning mini motors require miniature encoders and IC…

Autonomous drones and robots utilize small motors. These fast-spinning mini motors require miniature encoders and IC package sizes. This article shows how an optical sinusoidal encoder provides a higher resolution and increased speeds with a 2x3 mm dual simultaneous-sampling SAR-ADC.

Perhaps one of the most recognizable electrical engineers in the world, Grant Imahara, passed yesterday at the age of 49. 

Perhaps one of the most recognizable electrical engineers in the world, Grant Imahara, passed yesterday at the age of 49. 

The emergence of collaborative robots (cobots) fitted with a suite of sophisticated sensors is ushering in the era of…

The emergence of collaborative robots (cobots) fitted with a suite of sophisticated sensors is ushering in the era of Industry 5.0 where humans and robots work more closely together to streamline the production process.

Those using robotic prosthetics could soon move more naturally following the development and integration of AI-backed…

Those using robotic prosthetics could soon move more naturally following the development and integration of AI-backed technologies by U.S. researchers.

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

In the United States, industrial robots are being deployed in places where you would expect them to be—in areas where…

In the United States, industrial robots are being deployed in places where you would expect them to be—in areas where there is a strong automotive industry.

From using drones to scold citizens for not wearing masks in public to deploying robot assistants in hospitals to deliver…

From using drones to scold citizens for not wearing masks in public to deploying robot assistants in hospitals to deliver medical goods and conduct disinfection operations, China has been using a largely tech-led approach to tackle its coronavirus outbreak.

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have introduced a robotic finger that is capable of sensing and localizing touch with…

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have introduced a robotic finger that is capable of sensing and localizing touch with a high precision of under 1 mm, much like its human counterpart.

What methods of servo control can make life easier for designers?

What methods of servo control can make life easier for designers?

Despite the numerous safety features that are inherent in cobots—including collision detection and lightweight…

Despite the numerous safety features that are inherent in cobots—including collision detection and lightweight frames—appropriate safety measures must still be taken for the overall application.

Thousands of attendees are expected to gather on February 11 – 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,…

Thousands of attendees are expected to gather on February 11 – 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, for the annual ATX West manufacturing trade show.