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Panasonic Anti-Vibration Electrolytic Alum Capacitor | Tech Specs

Panasonic Anti-Vibration Electrolytic Alum Capacitor | Tech Specs

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products Jan 14, 2020 by TTI, Inc
Industrial Robotics Roundup: Articulated vs. SCARA vs. Cartesian Robots

Industrial Robotics Roundup: Articulated vs. SCARA vs. Cartesian Robots

From the typical pick-and-place down to the high-precision cobots, industrial robotics are changing rapidly.


News Aug 26, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Robot Navigation Roundup: Tracking/Depth Cameras, SLAM SDKs, Accelerators, and Cloud Navigation

Robot Navigation Roundup: Tracking/Depth Cameras, SLAM SDKs, Accelerators, and Cloud Navigation

Here is a roundup on some of the latest trends in the robotic navigation domain, as of June 2019.


News Jun 03, 2019 by Chantelle Dubois
“World’s Largest Robot” Takes to the Rails: How Automated Rail Systems Differ from Self-Driving Cars

“World’s Largest Robot” Takes to the Rails: How Automated Rail Systems Differ from Self-Driving Cars

Australian mining company's AutoHaul project turns a train into a massive autonomous vehicle for automated ore transport.


News Jan 08, 2019 by Brandon Dudley
Engineer Spotlight: Jeremy Blum, Director of Hardware at Shaper on Collaborative Design

Engineer Spotlight: Jeremy Blum, Director of Hardware at Shaper on Collaborative Design

Computer vision, designers vs. engineers, and the "nightmare" of engineering Google Glass.


News Dec 03, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
60 Years of DARPA Technological Advancements: The ARPANET to the Atlas Robot

60 Years of DARPA Technological Advancements: The ARPANET to the Atlas Robot

Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including the Internet and GPS. Here is a look at DARPA’s 60 year history and some major projects in electrical engineering.


News Jun 13, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Capturing 3D Images with Time-of-Flight Camera Technology

Capturing 3D Images with Time-of-Flight Camera Technology

Time-of-flight (ToF) is a relatively new method by which it is possible to gather detailed 3D information. This article looks at ToF cameras and their applications.


DLR Lab Builds on Future Robotic Space Capabilities with SUPVIS Justin Humanoid Robot

DLR Lab Builds on Future Robotic Space Capabilities with SUPVIS Justin Humanoid Robot

DLR’s Robotic and Mechatronics Centre — part of the German Aerospace Center, which oversees the country’s space program — recently conducted successful trials of its SUPVIS Justin humanoid robot.


News Nov 04, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
The Growing Need for Precision and High-Speed Control in Robotics, 3D Printing, and Manufacturing

The Growing Need for Precision and High-Speed Control in Robotics, 3D Printing, and Manufacturing

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.


Modular, Vacuum-Powered Robot Adds Versatility to Soft Robotics

Modular, Vacuum-Powered Robot Adds Versatility to Soft Robotics

Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.


An Introduction to Robot Operating System (ROS)

An Introduction to Robot Operating System (ROS)

Developing a robot with a computer brain needs a bunch of software tools on the computer side—like software drivers, third party tools for computer vision, simulation tools, and more. ROS framework gathers all these tools and manages how you develop a code for your robot.


“Cobot” with Deep Learning and Gesture Recognition Hits Audi Production Floor

“Cobot” with Deep Learning and Gesture Recognition Hits Audi Production Floor

Audi has announced that a collaborative robot is working the floor in its industrial factory.


News Mar 29, 2017 by Kate Smith
Engineer Spotlight: NXROBO’s Dr. Tin Lun Lam on the Complexities of Designing Home Robots

Engineer Spotlight: NXROBO’s Dr. Tin Lun Lam on the Complexities of Designing Home Robots

NXROBO's Tin Lun Lam shares insights on designing home robots.


News Mar 06, 2017 by Dr. Steve Arar
Building an Infrared Tracker with a PICAXE 14M2 and a Stepper Motor

Building an Infrared Tracker with a PICAXE 14M2 and a Stepper Motor

Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver IC, three phototransistors, and a few other components will do the trick.


Controlling a Servo with a PICAXE and an IR Sensor

Controlling a Servo with a PICAXE and an IR Sensor

A PICAXE 08M2 can be used to read the amount of IR (infrared) light falling on a phototransistor and respond by moving a servo to a predetermined position.


Engineer Spotlight: Flite Test’s Chad Kapper on Drones, Rotor Riot, and Accidental STEM Education

Engineer Spotlight: Flite Test’s Chad Kapper on Drones, Rotor Riot, and Accidental STEM Education

AAC's Jeremy Lee corresponded with Chad Kapper—founder of Flite Test and Rotor Riot—to gather insights on drones, engaging people on YouTube, flying at Chernobyl, and more.


News Oct 10, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
C-BISCUIT: Schematic Design for the RCB—Power, Stepper

C-BISCUIT: Schematic Design for the RCB—Power, Stepper

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.


Projects Oct 07, 2016 by Robert Keim
C-BISCUIT: Schematic Design for the RCB—Microcontroller, Motor Controller

C-BISCUIT: Schematic Design for the RCB—Microcontroller, Motor Controller

In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.


Projects Sep 21, 2016 by Robert Keim
C-BISCUIT: Robot System Architecture

C-BISCUIT: Robot System Architecture

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.


Projects Sep 08, 2016 by Robert Keim
Soft Robotics Octopus Arms Bring Flexibility to Robotic Movement

Soft Robotics Octopus Arms Bring Flexibility to Robotic Movement

Cephalopods have no rigid structures in their bodies and can adjust their bodies to fit the size and shape to the environment. A robot with similar properties would have an advantage in search and rescue environments if it could squeeze through openings other robots could not.


News Aug 25, 2016 by Mark Hughes