Tag: structure
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Beyond Lithium: Scientists discover a promising cathode material for magnesium rechargeable batteries
Scientists discover the optimal composition for a magnesium secondary battery cathode to achieve better cyclability and high battery capacity Magnesium is a promising candidate as an energy carrier for next-generation batteries. However, the cycling performance and capacity of magnesium batteries need to improve if they are to replace lithium-ion batteries. To this end, a research…
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Robotic pollinator: A fairy-like robot flies by the power of wind and light
The loss of pollinators, such as bees, is a huge challenge for global biodiversity and affects humanity by causing problems in food production. At Tampere University, researchers have now developed the first passively flying robot equipped with artificial muscle. Could this artificial fairy be utilised in pollination? The development of stimuli-responsive polymers has brought about…
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Attabotics secures $72 million to automate legacy fulfillment centers
Attabotics, a robotics-led supply chain company, has raised $71.7 million in Series C-1 funding led by Export Development Canada (EDC) with participation from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’) through Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG). The round brings Attabotics’ total funding to $165.1 million to date and will be used to further accelerate the commercialization…
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Attabotics introduces new robot to ‘increase warehouse efficiency’
Attabotics, which describes itself as “the world’s first 3D robotics supply chain system for modern commerce”, has unveiled its Attabot 2022, the first commercialized version of its proprietary robot. Built stronger and smarter than its predecessor, the Attabot 2022 boasts a simplified mechatronic design that reduces operational costs while increasing the efficiency of automated picking…
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Scientists unveil robotic grippers ‘delicate enough to lift egg yolks and precise enough to lift a human hair’
Engineering researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated a new type of flexible, robotic grippers that they say “are able to lift delicate egg yolks without breaking them, and that are precise enough to lift a human hair”. (See video below.) The work has applications for both soft robotics and biomedical technologies. The work…
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4 Ways Businesses Can Improve Accessibility
These days, almost everyone relies on the World Wide Web for information, goods, and services. For this reason, businesses across all industries build online domains that draw in prospective customers quickly. In other words, websites enable companies to create exposure for their brands and attract a more incredible following, increasing sales and revenue. But despite…
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Artificial skin brings robots closer to ‘touching’ human lives
Modern-day robots are often required to interact with humans intelligently and efficiently, which can be enabled by providing them the ability to perceive touch. However, previous attempts at mimicking human skin have involved bulky and complex electronics, wiring, and a risk of damage. In a recent study, researchers from Japan sidestep these difficulties by constructing…
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Autonomous boats could be your next ride
Five years in the making, MIT’s autonomous floating vessels get an upgrade in size and learn a new way to communicate aboard the waters The feverish race to produce the shiniest, safest, speediest self-driving car has spilled over into our wheelchairs, scooters, and even golf carts. Moreover, recently, there’s been movement from land to sea,…
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Warehouse automation company Attabotics raises $50 million in new funding
Attabotics, a warehouse automation company, has raised $50 million in Series C funding. The investment round was led by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board through its Teachers’ Innovation Platform, along with existing investor Honeywell, and brings Attabotics’ total funding to $82.7 million, Attabotics says the new money will be used to “further accelerate its commercialization,…
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Hyundai launches technical training in collaborative robotics
Newly created company Hyundai Robotics has launched technical training programmes to teach people about collaborative robotics. The compnay held its first “collaborative robot technical training” recently for dealers and employees, and used Hyundai’s own new collaborative robot, the YL012 (main picture and below). The training was led by researchers who are developing collaborative robots and…