Tick, Tick, Bot: Robots Master the Art of Bomb Disposal
There have been stories for a while that robots are being used to travel into dangerous and hazardous spaces to either inspect the area for potential risks or get to things that humans couldn't do safely. And now, a research team in the U.K. has been trying to take it one step further to have robots detect and defuse bombs.
Traditionally, remote-controlled robots have been used for these types of safety inspections, but these new robots are using the latest technology to keep military personnel and civilians safe while advancing the safety and efficiency of these missions, reported Alexis Gajewski, senior editor at Plant Services.
"This is a great example of how Defence can achieve an advantage through the exploitation of technology, fusing together military and commercial systems to keep our people and country safe from deadly threats. Working in partnership with industry and academia, Dstl is delivering mission success through science and technology advantage," said Chief Science and Technology Officer, Dstl, Prof Andy Bell.
Fun Innovations Friday
Created by the editors of New Equipment Digest and Plant Services, Fun Innovations Friday is a feel-good blog that showcases how advances in science, math, engineering, and technology are making our world more whimsical. Here's another post that's guaranteed to brighten your day.
From Scan & Go to Just Walk Out: The Supermarket That Might Crack Automated Grocery Shopping
After Walmart's clunky scan-as-you-go and Amazon's abandoned 'Just Walk Out' technology, Sensei's AI-powered supermarket might finally deliver the frictionless grocery shopping experience we've been promised.
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Laura Davis is the editor in chief of New Equipment Digest (NED), a brand part of the Manufacturing Group at EndeavorB2B. NED covers all products, equipment, solutions, and technology related to the broad scope of manufacturing, from mops and buckets to robots and automation. Laura has been a manufacturing product writer for eight years, knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the industry, along with what readers are looking for when wanting to learn about the latest products on the market.