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...
Smart Factory – Why is it the future of smart manufacturing?
The fourth industrial revolution has a profound and lasting impact on global manufacturing. By combining technologies (such as the internet of things (IoT), cyber-physical...
System on a Chip (SoC) – Advantages and disadvantages explained
Over the past ten years, as integrated circuits have become increasingly complex and expensive, the semiconductor industry began to embrace impressive new design and...
20 women making their mark in robotics and automation
The February 2021 issue of SME’s Smart Manufacturing magazine recognizes 20 successful female leaders in robotics and automation.
The list of this international group of...
