Top challenges to widespread 3D printing adoption in construction
3D printing, 3DP for short, is a production technique whose use is expanding to include many industries. Its benefits are enticing: design freedom, waste...
Safety technologies and guidelines for collaborative robots (cobots)
Safety is one of the primary factors in a human-robot collaborative workplace in which the human operators and robots can perform either single or...
How to choose the right proximity sensor?
Choosing the right proximity sensor capable of detecting nearby objects without any physical contact depends on the size, target material, and spacing of the...
What is a proximity sensor? Features and types explained
A proximity sensor is a sensor device capable of detecting the presence of objects nearby without any physical contact.
It often emits an electromagnetic/electrostatic field...
Understanding collaborative robot safety and risk assessment
In today’s industrial environment, there is an increasing need for flexible machines to work autonomously and adapt to changing production conditions quickly and efficiently.
Human-robot...
Building soft actuators for soft robots – Methods explained
The interest in soft robots is increasing significantly. The growing interest comes from the new possibilities to cope with problems that cannot be addressed...
Interview with John Suit, advising CTO at robotic dog company KODA
Robots are already a familiar sight in our factories and warehouses, where they continue to win terrain. They typically operate in highly structured environments...
Payment fraud detection techniques in Machine Learning – Pros and Cons
Online and credit card payments play a significant role in today’s economy. They have become an unavoidable part of household, business, and global activities.
However,...
Smart wearables in health insurance – Applications and benefits
Physical inactivity is a significant public health issue, causing an increasing prevalence of obesity and several other forms of chronic illnesses like cancer, cardiovascular...
Flow sensors – Advantages and disadvantages explained
Flow sensors are devices designed to measure the flow rate of gases, liquids, or solids flowing through a pipe or conduit over a certain...
Pressure sensors – Advantages and disadvantages
The pressure is one of the most important physical quantities in our environment. It is a significant parameter in industrial applications in disciplines such...
Temperature sensors – Advantages and disadvantages
Sensors are one of the key drivers of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) in factories and workplaces. They help optimize product...
