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How a robot designed for Disney could extend the lives of bridges by fighting corrosion
A new robot dubbed C2D2 developed by a team of Swiss researchers is able to move atop, underneath and across any surface, checking structural integrity as it roves, and could greatly extend the lives of bridges. Both de-icing salt and CO2 in the atmosphere corrode the reinforced concrete that most bridges are made of over […]
August 27, 2014
Technology
Minibuilders: Fleet of robots works together as a roving 3D printer of concrete buildings (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=104] Though 3D printing is one of the more exciting emerging technologies in several industries right now, for the construction industry the possibility of one day efficiently printing buildings and other structures is perhaps most exciting. Inspired by that possibility while challenged by the size of current 3D printers, a team of Spanish architecture […]
June 26, 2014
Workforce
GM’s FIRST Competition teaches kids to build, battle robots to build interest in STEM careers
What do you do with kids who think math and science are boring? Give them a pile of parts, some software and computers, and let them build a robot. That in a nutshell is the FIRST Competition, a nationwide program put together by General Motors that’s meant to fire up the imaginations of kids and […]
August 23, 2013
Gear
Husqvarna remote demolition robots handle water, dust and vibration
Perform efficient demolition in tough environments with Husqvarna’s remote demolition robot line, which now includes the DXR 270 and DXR 300. The lightweight, compact DXR 270 is highly maneuverable, yet stable. Suitable for a range of indoor and outdoor work, the DXR 270 features outriggers with a wide footprint to boost stability and accommodate a […]
March 19, 2013
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