The rise of indoor positioning systems (IPS)
As people travel to new places daily, remembering every route is tedious. But with the advent of positioning technology such as GPS (Global Positioning...
Key sensing technologies in a smart factory
The smart factory is a system that can run entire production processes autonomously, self-optimize performance across a larger network, and self-adapt to and learns...
Types of exteroceptive sensors for mobile robots
Since mobile robots are constantly moving in the environment, they depend heavily on exteroceptive sensors, which concentrate on a central task for the robot,...
Types of proprioceptive sensors for mobile robots
For safe navigation, a mobile robot must acquire information about its state and environment. This is done by doing measurements with devices called sensors....
QR code security risks – Best practices to mitigate vulnerabilities
QR (quick response) codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can encode various kinds of data. A growing number of fields of application are using QR...
7 best software for Fleet Management and GPS Tracking
Fleet tracking systems using GPS technology have wide applications in transportation industries, such as trucking and car services. It helps monitor company assets, including...
How to bring your Smart Home up to genius level
Advancements in technology have made life easier compared to how it was before. Today, you can add a lot of digitized devices to your...
How semiconductor shortage is changing product design—for the better
When it comes to product design, changes in the semiconductor industry have a significant impact. And the current shortage of chips is also leading...
Robotics, automation, and importance of Slip Rings
Robotics and automation are two very similar terms that are used interchangeably, but there are small differences, yet both industries benefit from using slip...
Pneumatic artificial muscle robots: Benefits and challenges
The pneumatic artificial muscle (PAM) is typically a gas actuator developed using a bionic design to imitate biological muscles. McKibben artificial muscle is the...
Total artificial heart (TAH) or bionic heart – Pros and cons
Nearly 23 million people worldwide are affected by heart failure every day, and the risk is known to rise with advancing age. Additionally, 5%...
Vein scanner for venipuncture: Is it a game-changer?
Venipuncture can be a daunting and anxiety-inducing experience for patients, especially the ones with hard-to-find veins. The myriad of new technology available in the...
