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  • Japan Proposes an Underground Transportation System to Deliver Cargo

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    (Image Credit: Tama66/ pixabay ) The Japanese Transport and Tourism Ministry is planning to develop a huge 310-mile automated underground conveyor belt, called the Autoflow-Road , transporting packages from Tokyo to Osaka. Japan hopes this will address…
    • 9 months ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • FedEx & DexR Robot Stack Packages Like LEGO Bricks

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    Dexterity’s package-loading robot can stack packages atop each other in delivery trucks at FedEx. (Image Credit: Dexterity) FedEx recently introduced DexR, a two-armed robot designed to autonomously put packages in delivery trucks like a Tetris puzzle…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • Alef Aeronautics Finally Unveiled Its Model “A” Flying Car

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    Alef Aeronautics’ Model A flying car tilts 90 degrees in flight mode, allowing it to face forward. (Image Credit: Alef Aeronautics) I’ve been in so many accidents driving on a 2D plane that I can’t even imagine the disasters that await us in the vertical…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • Bees are shipped around direct to bee keepers, but what happens?

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    Beekeepers usually have bees shipped in a package before placing them inside a hive. (Image Credit: Meggyn Pomerleau/Unsplash) Did you know that bees are shipped to a beekeeper's location? In fact, this transportation method has become increasingly…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • World’s first battery-electric freight train unveiled in the US

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    Wabtec and Carnegie Mellon University developed the FLXdrive, which could reduce carbon emissions in the US. This could lead to battery-powered electric locomotives replacing freight trains running on fuel. (Image Credit: Wabtec) On September 10 th ,…
    • over 3 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • Space Tourism: Why Live On A Planet When You Can Live On Orbit?

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    While many space tourism companies are planning to settle on the moon or Mars, there is a company working on building settlements in orbit. 3-D model of the orbital habitat's important features. (image credit: Texas A&M University) Many of us dreamed…
    • over 4 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • Autonomous ship, The Mayflower, sets sail this month

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    The Mayflower, an autonomous ship, embarking on various missions over the next six months ahead of its transatlantic journey. This Mayflower looks nothing like the one in history books. (Image credit: University of Birmingham’s Human Interface Technologies…
    • over 4 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • Waymo prepares to roll out self-driving trucks in Texas

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    Waymo is ready to deploy its autonomous trucks on Texas interstates. Is this the future of trucking? (Image credit: Waymo) Don't be surprised the next time you see a semi-truck on the road, and there's no driver inside. Self-driving trucks are preparing…
    • over 4 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • Japan demonstrates a flying vehicle that can deliver goods

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    On August 5 th , Japanese electronics firm, NEC Corporations, a global technology company, developed a “flying car” prototype that was able to hover in the air for just one minute during demonstrations in Abiko, Japan, 22 miles away from Tokyo. The new…
    • over 5 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • Mack's electric truck transports trash to landfills

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    On May 7th 2019, Mack Trucks unveiled their long-awaited Mack LR battery electric vehicle (BEV) during the WasteExpo 2019 event. Coupling both the refuse design of the Mack LR model with an electric Mack drivetrain, the prototype will begin demonstrations…
    • over 5 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • World's largest airplane completes its first launch

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    Stratolaunch's mega plane will be used to carry rockets and multiple launch vehicles. The aircraft can take flight in orbit at a high altitude in space. (Image Credit: Stratolaunch ) The Stratolaunch, known as the world's largest all-composite aircraft…
    • over 5 years ago
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  • US Marines currently testing disposable drones for supply drops

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    The disposable drones are made from cheap plywood and have enough space to carry over 700 kg. These gliders are essentially wooden boxes with electronics inside. (Image credit: Logistic Gliders) I am hoping they release the designs for this. Seems like…
    • over 6 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • Amazon Field Testing Their Scout Delivery Robot in Snohomish County, Washington

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    Six of the six-wheeled robots will deliver packages in an undisclosed neighborhood with an Amazon employee chaperone in tow. (Image credit: Amazon ) Amazon is gaining traction in the robot delivery business, as the e-commerce company has started field…
    • over 6 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • GMC’s New Sierra Heavy Duty Pickup Truck Packs 15 Camera Views and can see Through Trailers

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    GMC’s Prograde Trailering System allows you to see through a trailer using cameras mounted on the tailgate and the back of the trailer. (Image credit: GMC ) I was inspired by this tech development. Seeing through objects for safety. For anyone who's ever…
    • over 6 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • Open source autonomous driving project to be developed with 96Boards

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    The Autoware Foundation has been established with collaborations from Linaro, Japan-based company Tier IV and auto-driving software firm Apex.AI. The foundation is an open-source platform for autonomous vehicles based on Tier IV's Linux/ROS Autoware software…
    • over 6 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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  • Jaguar Land Rover's prototype opens doors for those with accessibility needs

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    The company has developed a car door that opens automatically when the driver approaches the vehicle. Mark Ormrod testing out Jaguar Line Rover's new car door prototype. (Credit: Jaguar Land Rover ) Jaguar Land Rover has created a car door that opens…
    • over 6 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
    • Blog

  • Drones find lost hikers in the woods

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    Researchers at MIT have employed a fleet of drones with the same system found in self-driving to be more effective in search and rescue missions. This new system doesn’t rely on GPS, which is often non-existent in forested areas. (Photo & video via MIT…
    • over 6 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
    • Blog

  • Express Elevator to Space: Fiction Or Reality?

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    A Japanese research team is working on building an “elevator” that would make space exploration cheaper and less polluting. Image is a preview of what a space “elevator” might look like. (via Obayashi Corporation) For adults, it is an escape from the…
    • over 6 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
    • Blog

  • Rolls-Royce plans to use bug-like robots to fix your engine

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    Rolls-Royce and researchers at Harvard have teamed up to create a small swarm of robots that will be more efficient and faster at keeping your engine well repaired. The robot may be cute, but it takes inspiration from a creepy source. (Photo from Rolls…
    • over 6 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
    • Blog

  • Is BlackFly the flying car we’ve been waiting for?

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    The latest vehicle from Opener will apparently fly and won’t require a pilot’s license. Is this really the car of the future? (Photo via Opener) We’ve been dreaming about a future with flying cars ever since Hanna- Barbara introduced us to The Jetsons…
    • over 6 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
    • Blog

  • Hydrogen trains take next big step in the future

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    Coradia iLint , a new and sophisticated alternative to diesel trains has been introduced by French multinational Alstom. The introduction comes after realizing that a replacement needs to be taken into effect as the more common diesel-powered trains are…
    • over 6 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
    • Blog

  • UPS Is Going Green

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    UPS collaborated with Workhorse to put some electric truck on the roads, as part of UPS’ eco-friendly goal. (UPS electric car via UPS ) Recently, UPS, a leading company in logistics, announced that it will shortly put fifty trucks electrically powered…
    • over 7 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
    • Blog

  • Casual Friday: Space X, Test Flight Of The Falcon Heavy, and Starman

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    Elon Musk’ Space X executed a successful test flight of its Falcon Heavy with a special payload inside. Falcon Heavy launch. (via Space X) Space X, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk succeeded in launching its Falcon Heavy rocket with…
    • over 7 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
    • Blog

  • GM's Self-Driving Car Has No Steering Wheel

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    GM will put a few of its self-driving cars on the roads as soon as the law makers in Washington approve of a few changes. (All images via GM) At a time when the world is barely adhering to the concept of renewable and sustainable energy, the automobile…
    • over 7 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
    • Blog

  • Boeing reveals new prototype drone for heavy cargo shipments

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    Boeings new aircraft vehicle has the ability to carry heavy loads up to 500 pounds. This is nothing like the drone you got for Christmas (Photo from Boeing) In the future, expect to see more autonomous vehicles, and we’re not just talking about self-driving…
    • over 7 years ago
    • Industrial Automation
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