Motion Control/​Automation

Soon-Jo Chung is Bren Professor of Aerospace in the Division of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) at Caltech and research scientist at Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He and his team developed a method for using a deep neural network to help autonomous drones “learn” how to land more...

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center has developed a device and method for blocking the flow of fluid from an open pipe. The device plugs, controls, and meters the flow of gases and liquids. Anchored with friction fittings, spikes, or explosively activated fasteners, the device...

The lives of thousands of people with mobility issues could be transformed thanks to ground-breaking research by scientists at the University of Bristol.

Automation will inevitably have a continued impact on the workforce. It will eliminate some jobs, modify others, and create new ones. To keep our position as the industrialized world leader, we need a skilled U.S. workforce that’s ready to fill manufacturing jobs of the...

This Ebook from Dell EMC® explores the evolution of AI in the automotive industry and how sensor data is used to continuously improve vehicle safety. Includes insights into the array of Deep Neural Networks NVIDIA® uses for autonomous vehicle perception and a look at a joint solution from Dell EMC and...

The intersection of mobility and security represents a particularly attractive area for video imaging devices. These applications require high-performance digital cameras for object identification, driver monitoring, theft prevention, evidence review, and training. Camera and image...

Medical actions like palpation during routine physical exams and emergency procedures like CPR both rely on human contact. Applying the appropriate amount of force is critical. Force sensitive training/simulation systems and sensor-equipped therapeutic devices help quantify...

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have demonstrated "4D knitting. The computationally-controlled machines are being used to make a variety of soft textile objects.

When deciding on the right camera for an aerial imaging application, you may want to simply look for the largest sensor or the most megapixels (MPs) available. Combining multiple cameras side by side, however, offers a wider field of view. Learn why you should be using a set of smaller...

Vaisala Corp. Helsinki, Finland
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The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is delivering pressure and humidity measuring devices based on Vaisala technology for use on NASA’s next robotic mission to Mars — the Mars 2020 rover. The pressure...

Researchers from Harvard University's Wyss Institute created a 1.5-gram microbot called HAMR-E.

Successful medical manufacturing depends on speed, accuracy and efficiency. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through seamless collaboration between people and machines — also known as factory intelligence.

Trucks and other commercial vehicles are becoming smarter and more connected, moving rapidly on the road to autonomy. To help you keep pace with the latest developments, we present this compendium of recent articles from the editors of Truck & Off-Highway Engineering and Autonomous Vehicle Engineering.