When selecting the right sensor for the job, we must consider several variables, including the overall length of the linear movement to be monitored or measured, the physical size of the sensor, and the available space available for sensor installation.

Deploying wireless communication brings numerous advantages but also presents significant challenges.

AMHERST, MA—New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that programming robots to create their own teams and voluntarily wait for their teammates results in faster task completion, with the potential to improve manufacturing, agriculture and warehouse automation.

Next-generation machines that leverage artificial intelligence technology offer manufacturers a way to address labor shortages.

Boston University recently opened its Robotics and Autonomous Systems Teaching and Innovation Center (RASTIC) where students can design, build and test a wide range of robots to solve real-world problems.

Multimedia Editor and Host Jennifer Pierce shares highlights from the ASSEMBLY Audible podcast.

Engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are using robots to improve the consistency of wind turbine blades.

Equipped with visual, thermal and acoustic sensors, the machine is used to collect valuable data for the plant’s digital twin, while also serving as a watchdog overseeing operations.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plans to create a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on artificial intelligence technology.