Tractors and large machinery are symbolic of farming where crops are treated as one, but tiny automated robots could revolutionize the industry by caring for plants at an individual level.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
10 Jul 2019
Rescue teams risk their lives every day to save people during fires, floods, earthquakes, chemical accidents and in bomb disposal work; robots and drones have a proven track record in providing assistance in such search and rescue operations where sending in humans is too dangerous.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
10 Jul 2019
Since the first microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) were introduced in the 1990s, microrobotics has been a field of science quietly moving forward with little mainstream media attention.
A robot is a machine which has the ability to carry out complex actions and movements automatically. Robots play important roles in society, with the aim of making the lives of humans easier.
Landmines present an incredibly dangerous threat; these explosive devices are well hidden in unknown locations and are difficult to detect. It is estimated that 90% of victims injured or killed by landmines are civilians, mostly children.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
10 Jul 2019
Working in both the gas and oil industries can be an extremely dangerous occupation.
By Benedette Cuffari
10 Jul 2019
Globally, health services are facing a plethora of challenges caused by greater demand for services, an aging population and health expenditures.
By Chloe Bennett
10 Jul 2019
Unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones, are miniature robots that are capable of flying with the help of a remote-control system.
By Ben Arnold
10 Sep 2014
Optical-grade silicon allows the development of complex optical designs for lenses & enables precise control of LED lighting.
Across industries, awareness is growing around the need for cost-effective lighting to ensure the success of machine vision.