Controlling false discoveries in large-scale experimentation: Challenges and solutions
By Tijana Zrnic “Scientific research has changed the world. Now it needs to change itself. – The Economist, 2013 There has been a growing concern about the validity of scientific […]
Robots track moving objects with unprecedented precision
MIT Media Lab researchers are using RFID tags to help robots home in on moving objects with unprecedented speed and accuracy, potentially enabling greater collaboration in robotic packaging and assembly […]
What do California disengagement reports tell us?
California has released the disengagement reports the law requires companies to file and it’s a lot of data. Also worth noting is Waymo’s own blog post on their report where […]
Can Machine Learning Teach Us Anything?
Games, Computers, and Humans Illustration: Edmon DeHaro The breathless headline caught my eye: “Computer Shows Human Intuition—AI Breakthrough!” (or words to that effect). I was intrigued but skeptical. Reading further, I […]
Zenition C-arm for Operating Rooms
In the past few years, we have covered plenty of robots that can help surgeons during operations. The Zenition mobile C-arm is also worth a look. It is an x-ray […]
Industrial exoskeletons expand worker capabilities, to help healthcare
Hyundai is using the H-CEX industrial exoskeletons to relieve worker stress. Many of the most visible demonstrations of exoskeletons have been for assisting people with disabilities. However, limitations of weight, […]
Vincross Announces Modular Robotics Kit, Raises $10M in New Funding
SAN FRANCISCO — Consumer robotics maker Vincross today announced raising $10 million in new funding along with the launch of its MIND Kit, a robotics kit aimed at makers, developers, […]
GreyOrange Launches Modular Sortation System for Logistics Centers
ATLANTA – GreyOrange today launched its latest modular sortation system, designed for distribution and logistics centers focused on retail, courier, and express companies. The company said it would demonstrate the […]
DC Motors as Generators
Both brushed and brushless DC motors can be operated as generators. However, there are some important points to consider when designing the drive. Source: RoboticsTomorrow – robotics