Key benefits of flexible robots in food production
Flexible robots are revolutionizing food production, packaging, and processing. They are the latest advancement in pick-and-place robot technology, capable of handling even the most...
Why are prototypes important for robotics development?
A prototype is the best way to communicate your design in primitive detail. You require a prototype, whether you are a university student or...
Technical challenges of counter-drone systems (C-UAS)
Counter-drone technology (counter-UAS, C-UAS, counter-UAV technology) refers to unmanned aircraft detection and/or disablement systems. The rise of C-UAS technology is largely due to the...
Possible misuses of drones – Past examples
In 2013, the first-ever commercial drone was displayed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have shown...
Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) explained
Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) is a manufacturing method that employs computers to control the entire manufacturing process. Individual processes can exchange information and initiate actions...
Optical computers – Applications and challenges
An optical computer (also known as a photonic computer) is a computer that manipulates, stores, and transmits data using light rather than electricity (i.e.,...
Overlooked societal impacts of autonomous cars
Self-driving vehicle manufacturers say their cars will change the world. They’re right, but not for the reasons they think. Autonomous driving seems like a...
Barriers to automation and robotics in construction
Many industries have widely adopted automation and robotics, but the construction industry has not reached the same level of adoption.
Construction is a critical global...
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) – Pros and cons
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) employs computer systems to plan, manage, and control manufacturing plant operations via a direct or indirect computer interface. In layman’s...
The advent of robot software platforms
Recently, within the robotics industry, platforms have been gaining much attention. Platforms are divided into two: software and hardware.
Software platforms include tools used to...
How to deal with missing data?
Missing data is a common occurrence in almost all real datasets. When some information about variables is missing, we call it incomplete data. Analyses...
Top 17 AI techniques and models to watch out
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the fastest-growing field of computer science and technology, achieving great success in a very short period. It is a brand...
