SpaceX is a private American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. The company has developed the Falcon 1 and Falcon 9 launch vehicles, both designed to be reusable. SpaceX also manufactures the Dragon spacecraft, which is flown into orbit by the Falcon 9 launch vehicle to supply the … Read more
Object recognition is the ability of a robot to identify objects in its environment and to track them over time. This is a critical ability for robots that must interact with their surroundings, and it enables them to perform tasks such as fetching and delivering objects, avoiding obstacles, and so on. There are many different … Read more
A robot tax is a proposed tax on the use of robots, or on the deployment of robotic technologies. The rationale for such a tax is that robots are increasingly taking over jobs traditionally performed by human beings, leading to higher levels of unemployment and income inequality. The proceeds of a robot tax could be … Read more
In robotics, an end effector is the device at the end of a robotic arm that is used to interact with the environment. This could be something as simple as a gripper for picking up objects, or a tool for performing a specific task. What is an end effector and give example? An end effector … Read more
A neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) is a small, electrically powered vehicle designed for use in residential and commercial neighborhoods. NEVs typically have a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour (40 km/h) and a maximum range of 30-50 miles (50-80 km). NEVs are designed to provide an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional automobiles, … Read more
The bees algorithm is a swarm intelligence algorithm that was developed to solve optimization problems. The algorithm is inspired by the foraging behavior of bees. Each bee in the swarm represents a potential solution to the optimization problem. The bees search for nectar sources in the environment and communicate the locations of these sources to … Read more
Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 by Marc Raibert and Ann Whiting. The company is best known for the development of BigDog, a quadruped robot designed for the military with funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Boston Dynamics is currently owned by Japanese conglomerate SoftBank. … Read more
A wearable robot is a robot that is designed to be worn by a human user. The robot may be integrated into the user’s clothing or may be worn as a separate device. The robot may provide the user with various capabilities, such as augmented strength, enhanced dexterity, or improved vision. Wearable robots are often … Read more
Baxter is a robot manufactured by the American company Rethink Robotics. Baxter is designed for use in industrial settings, and is capable of performing a variety of tasks such as picking up and moving objects. What are Baxter robots used for? Baxter robots are known for their versatility and have been used in a variety … Read more
Industrial automation is the use of machines, control systems and information technologies to optimize productivity in the manufacturing sector. It includes the integration of machines, tools and equipment into a system that can be controlled and monitored by a computer. The goal of industrial automation is to increase productivity and efficiency while reducing costs and … Read more
