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Swarm of aquatic robots assembles into shape-shifting structures on water
This new system, dubbed "FloatForm," features a swarm of small square robotic boats, each of which is roughly 8.3 inches square.
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Bird-inspired robot shifts from underwater swimming to aerial flight
The "flapping-wing aerial-aquatic vehicle," or FAAV, weighs less than 10.6 ounces and features a central body — or fuselage — two flexible, flapping wings and a steerable tail.
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Stellantis sells Free2Move business to Mutares
It is part of the company’s Fastlane 2030 strategy.
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GM reshores while EVs stall
Behind the American automaker’s reshoring push is a quieter retreat from electric vehicles in Canada and Michigan.
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Moog develops Maelstrom electrification and afterbody kit
The next-generation solution for uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and torpedoes is engineered to better equip the U.S. Navy against evolving threats.
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Series elastic actuators explained
SEAs are a type of actuator that places a compliant spring element between the gearbox and the robot’s output link, so force passes through the spring rather than a rigid drive train.
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6G project unites US and other global leaders
The Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security initiative will work toward a shared vision and roadmap for the next generation of wireless communication.
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Spectral thermography: Basics and applications
Attend this online event presented by InfraTec for an introduction to the different wavelength ranges in which infrared thermography enables precise temperature measurement of objects made from diverse materials.
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New diving suit for cyborg cockroaches could boost search-and-rescue missions
The flexible "diving suit" promises to enable the cockroaches to survive and move underwater and in low-oxygen environments for up to three hours, thereby expanding the use of cyborg insects in search-and-rescue missions.
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RapidStriker platform detects and neutralizes drones using automated fire
The RapidStriker combines sensors, automated fire control and multiple weapon options in a package designed to travel alongside frontline forces.
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Spider-inspired robotic boat glides across water to aid search and rescue
QuadBoat, the new four-legged USV, takes inspiration from fishing spiders — arachnids capable of moving across the surface of ponds, lakes, slow-moving streams and other bodies of water.
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World's first centaur robot for high-speed travel and heavy lifting
A wheel-leg hybrid robot inspired by the centaur, which is the mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse, has been developed by a Chinese robotics company.
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Rochester Electronics and Qorvo team to offer long-term availability of RF components
The collaboration expands access to Qorvo’s radio frequency (RF) and power high-performance semiconductor solutions, with a particular emphasis on longevity of supply and lifecycle support.
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Future Electronics showcases onsemi TREO analog and mixed-signal platform
Power, analog and digital capabilities are combined into a single platform.
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PrimeBOT debuts world's first transformable personal humanoid robot
The Qiyuan T1 from PrimeBOT is built on a single chassis and can change its configuration without human intervention, making it possible for the robot to take on both outdoor terrain and indoor home environments.
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New VARAN uncrewed ground vehicle tackles missions where GPS fails
VARAN is capable of planning routes onboard without the need for an operator link, enabling it to resume missions even when GPS signals are unavailable or communications are disturbed.
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The quantum communications revolution
Quantum communications networks are coming, but still face large technical and infrastructure hurdles before they’re widely adopted.
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New radar system detects high-speed drones around ports and ships in harsh conditions
The IRIS OTM at Sea is an expansion of the company’s IRIS On-The-Move (OTM) capability and is designed to strengthen counter-UAS protection for shipping lanes, naval operations and coastal assets.
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New US Army technology enables accurate engagement of drones during movement
The technology incorporates the U.S. Army’s “Gunslinger” fire-control technology with a Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS), enabling ground vehicles to engage fast-moving aerial targets without hesitation.
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New defense drone reaches 219 mph to intercept hostile targets
The K100XR interceptor can detect and engage target drones in real time, promising to one day replace the expensive missiles and other munitions currently used to down enemy unmanned aerial vehicles.
