Robotics
Robot population swells in industrial environments
Driven by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the global market for robotics in manufacturing is steadily gathering pace, despite the fact that some manufacturing companies are unclear about the benefits of the industrial cloud.
Bidirectional radio frequency amplifier module for telemetry markets
International Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave solutions provider, NuWaves Engineering has announced the addition of their latest miniaturised bidirectional amplifier to their line of NuPower Xtender bidirectional amplifier products.
April showers? Bring them on with the Umbrella Drone
Spring showers will no longer discourage outdoor explorers, with a new revolutionary concept of the Umbrella Drone. The UAV which is available from DronesDirect.co.uk, will set you back around £1,299, but will make a useful companion for this season’s outings, by protecting operators from the unpredictable British weather.
DroneGun is quick on the draw
The latest development in anti-drone technology has been introduced by US and Australian-based company, DroneShield. UAV sales are on the up and they are increasingly being used as a tool by criminals and terrorist groups.
Wait a minute, Mister Postman!
"Say hello to your personal courier. I'm here to deliver anything you need. Just tell me what, when and where and I'll do the rest. Your tireless delivery bot will always be on hand to lighten your load.", says a next generation of delivery robots, developed by Starship Technologies. The robots are suitable for local, unscheduled deliveries of small orders.
Who let the AirDogs out?
When people follow you around it can be a bit creepy, however not when it’s a drone. The AirDog is not about flying and following, it’s about getting the shot without taking anything away from what is most important, the action itself. A self-flying action sports drone, AirDog has been developed to follow you around and keep up with you as you perform all sorts of extreme sports.
Grow old ‘socially’ with robot ageing companion
By 2040, nearly one in seven Britons is projected to be aged over 75. As a result of greatly improving social care, a large number of countries are finding themselves faced with the problem of an ageing population: where the median age of the population in a region or country rises significantly when compared to the total population.
Students challenged to build the best drone
Some of the most talented young engineers from the UK and overseas will compete to design and build the best Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), also known as a drone, as part of the annual competition run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Nineteen student teams from the UK and three international teams are set to compete.
Social care robot challenge launched for Robotics Week 2017
Launching for the second annual UK Robotics Week, a new Social Care Robot Challenge, which is a national co-operative venture that will bring together UK experts from both academia and industry to advance the integration of robots into healthcare, including services designed to support older people and those living with long-term health conditions.
Basic drone certification course launched in UK
Sky-Futures is rolling out a basic drone certification course; the new course will enable persons and organisations in the UK to reach the basic standard required to operate drones under a CAA Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO).