Robotics

Joseph Fraunhofer was a 19th-century pioneer in optics who brought together scientific research with industrial applications. Fast forward to today and Germany’s Fraunhofer Society – Europe’s R&D organisation – is setting its sights on the applied research of key technologies, from AI to cybersecurity to medicine.

From self-charging electric cars to public transport and space are at the top of the future mobility wish list, according to today’s youngsters.

Neil Mead has recently been appointed to the position of Head of Regional Marketing EMEA, LATAM & India, KUKA Robotics. Karen Mascarenhas met with him to see how this leading automation company is approaching a time of flux in geopolitics and uncertainty in the global economy.

Microplastics are found nearly everywhere on Earth and can be harmful to animals if they’re ingested. But it’s hard to remove such tiny particles from the environment, especially once they settle into nooks and crannies at the bottom of waterways.

Modern robots are gaining both intellectual and mechanical skills that will push the current boundaries of their capabilities and functionality. As the technologies powering these robots advance, what other use cases will emerge? As Technical writer, Devin Partida, explains, one sector that can greatly benefit from robots is the healthcare sector. How can robots play a role in healthcare, and what does the future hold for healthcare robotics?

While the most obvious concept of robotics design is when humans manufacture robots, this article by Sam Holland considers how design automation has an invaluable role in ensuring that machines can also inform robot designers' decision making.

A pioneering engineering company will showcase its world-first innovations to fellow industry leaders in an event organised to encourage collaboration between local businesses.

Electronic Specifier takes a look at the top 5 tech innovations based on animals.

Whether you love them or hate them, spiders play an important role in our ecosystem by keeping the insect population down. Without spiders, it is believed that our crops, and therefore our food supply, could be put at risk from insects eating through them.

Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers operate via their smartphone from inside their electric vehicle. The technology could enable disabled drivers to stay in the car while charging, or they could leave the car while the robot does all the work.