Motion Control/​Automation

Explore the latest developments in motion control and automation. Discover innovative advances from NASA and major research labs in robotics, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, PID controller applications, motor drives and power transmissions.

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Briefs: Test & Measurement
The system uses infrasonic acoustics for weather monitoring and for drone or UAV activity.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The soft material demonstrates autonomous, heartbeat-like oscillating properties.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
A production-based X-ray solution performs product quality evaluation directly on the manufacturing line.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The algorithm speeds up the planning process robots use to adjust their grip on objects for picking and sorting or tool use.
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Briefs: Transportation
This could lead to the commercial development of smart glass, with applications ranging from imaging to advanced robotics.
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INSIDER: Materials
Researchers from the University of Houston have demonstrated “giant flexoelectricity” in soft elastomers that could improve robot movement range and make self-powered pacemakers a real possibility....
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Podcasts: Robotics, Automation & Control
In this episode of Here’s an Idea, we speak to three researchers who are finding ways to automate surgical tasks, from suturing,to spotting tumors.
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Blog: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The technology uses tactile sensing to identify objects underground.
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Products: Imaging
A new power supply from Bicker Elektronik has a backup battery that bridges power failures, brownouts, and flicker.
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Application Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
The Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) is a first-of-its-kind robotic technology.
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NASA Spinoff: Aerospace
The interface enables one person to accomplish tasks that previously required two sets of hands.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
This software could also be used for indoor navigation assistance for the visually impaired.
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Articles: Motion Control
See how simulation software is being used to is automate the test process for vehicle rotors.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
The software automatically checks mission operations logs.
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Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
This work could lead to much more robust devices that continue to operate in spite of damage.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Applications include portable aerospace structures and terrestrial structures such as cleanrooms and field hospitals.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
New high bus voltage stepper motor systems avoid the complexity and expense of servo motors.
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Briefs: Software
The software could help reduce cost and waste for companies using additive manufacturing to mass-produce parts in factories.
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Q&A: Test & Measurement
New autonomous robotic devices can survey hazardous or difficult-to-reach sites faster than humans.
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Technology Leaders: Motion Control
You may not be able to see them, but power anomalies that originate within your automated control system are costing you expensive downtime.
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
High-precision medical sensors, battery-cell mappers, signal conditioners, and more.
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Application Briefs: Transportation
Editor Ed Brown explores what’s ahead for MEMS automobile navigation systems.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The design could contribute to various applications in the robotics field such as smart prosthetics and human-robot interaction.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The walking quadruped is controlled and powered by pressurized air.
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Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
The machines fold themselves within 100 milliseconds and can flatten and refold thousands of times.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
A catalytic reaction causes a two-dimensional, chemically coated sheet to spontaneously morph into a three-dimensional gear.
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Encoders, quick disconnects, automation systems, and more.
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Articles: Test & Measurement
Faster inline CT inspections makes it possible to inspect far greater numbers of circuit boards.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
Exoskeleton legs are capable of thinking and making control decisions on their own using artificial intelligence technology.
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