Where Innovation Meets Imagination
The importance of a garage door goes beyond its aesthetic appeal and its function as a barrier to your home. One aspect that homeowners in Dallas might overlook is the garage door seal.
But just how vital is it? [Read more…] about Are Garage Door Seals Important? Top 3 Benefits of a Well-Sealed Garage Door
Chamberlain is a widely recognized name in the world of garage door openers. But like all technological devices, sometimes Chamberlain garage door openers may show signs of malfunction or a need for adjustment.
One such sign is the annoying and persistent beeping sound. Let’s dive into the common reasons for this beeping and how residents of Charlotte can troubleshoot the issue. [Read more…] about Troubleshooting Chamberlain Garage Door Opener Beeping in Charlotte
In most parts of the country, winter means dealing with frigid temperatures, snow, ice and salt-covered roads. At first glance, this may not seem like it has much to do with your car or your driving.
However, the truth is that winter can present serious dangers when you’re behind the wheel and expose the vehicle itself to serious damage. Pay attention to these 10 common winter car problems and you’ll be prepared to handle whatever Mother Nature throws your way. [Read more…] about 10 Winter Car Problems You Can’t Ignore
By Aaron Aupperlee
Novel method developed by Carnegie Mellon University researchers enables robots to ‘learn in the wild’
The robot watched as Shikhar Bahl opened the refrigerator door. It recorded his movements, the swing of the door, the location of the fridge and more, analyzing this data and readying itself to mimic what Bahl had done.
It failed at first, missing the handle completely at times, grabbing it in the wrong spot or pulling it incorrectly. But after a few hours of practice, the robot succeeded and opened the door.
“Imitation is a great way to learn,” says Bahl, a PhD student at the Robotics Institute (RI) in Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science. “Having robots actually learn from directly watching humans remains an unsolved problem in the field, but this work takes a significant step in enabling that ability.” [Read more…] about Carnegie Mellon develops robots that ‘learn household tasks by watching humans’
Metal LS, a Bulgarian manufacturer of door locking systems, door and window handles and building hardware, started planning the new automated assembly of door locks in 2019.
The robotic systems that the company already used for other applications were too large for the planned production site, so the new solutions needed to be as compact and precise as possible, in addition to being state of the art.
Door and security locks are precision parts with standard dimensions and components stipulated in DIN standards. Therefore, quality and precision were especially important deciding factors for Metal LS. [Read more…] about Door locking systems manufacturer turns to Delta for machine vision robotic solution
A new Danish company says it has solved a well-known and previously “unsolvable challenge” in the metal industry.
Made4CNC has developed what is claimed to be the world’s first completely automatic door opening solution for robotic machine tending, fitted to any robot and CNC machine in under an hour.
Currently only a small percentage of the industry’s CNC machines are automatically fed components. [Read more…] about Made4CNC launches ‘world’s first’ completely automatic CNC door opening solution for robots
Electric garage door openers are both a luxury and a necessity for many homeowners. They are a convenient home feature that all modern garages should own. The devices are exclusively designed to make your life comfortable as you park or leave your garage.
Electric garage door openers ease the hassle of hoisting your garage door every time you arrive home and lowering. The tech market has various garage door openers, with a variety of benefits that suit each homeowner. [Read more…] about Five benefits about your electric garage door opener installation
Smart technology is transforming our homes in ways that even just a few years were really only imaginable in science fiction movies.
Smart home features make our homes more convenient, more livable, and can also add some serious value to your home. There are so many different smart devices available that provide different benefits for our homes and our families.
Smart lighting, media, heating, and security systems are all much sought after features in modern homes and are enabling incredible levels of interaction between home and owner. In this article, we will discuss 3 reasons why smart home features increase your home’s value. [Read more…] about 3 Reasons Why Smart Home Features Increase Your Home’s Value
MIT has developed a navigation method that is designed to help delivery robots find the front door of an address. (See video below.)
Standard approaches for robotic navigation involve mapping an area ahead of time, then using algorithms to guide a robot toward a specific goal or GPS coordinate on the map.
MIT says that, while this approach might make sense for exploring specific environments, such as the layout of a particular building or planned obstacle course, this method can become “unwieldy in the context of last-mile delivery”. [Read more…] about MIT develops navigation method to help delivery robots find the front door
Five safety reasons for installing a video intercom in your home
In 2014 a charter school in Arizona took a big step towards bettering the security of their campuses: they implemented a video intercom system to help monitor entryways.
While there have never been any significant threats to AmeriSchool’s campuses, administrators elected to heighten security measures after the horrific events unfolded at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
The school brought in engineers to install remote-controlled mag locks on all of the doors and a video intercom system at the entrances of each AmeriSchool. Doors remain locked for 30 minutes after classes begin and the 30 minutes prior to the final bell. [Read more…] about Opinion: 5 reasons why a video intercom is a must for safety in the home
