Abstract: We investigate methods for determining if a planar surface contains geometric deviations (e.g., protrusions, objects, divots, or cliffs) using only an instantaneous measurement from a ...

At the BMW Group’s Hams Hall plant, key engine components are machined and three- and four-cylinder gas engines, as well as V8 and V12 engines, are assembled for a range of BMW Group vehicles. These ...

Researchers have developed a soft robotic gripper that can inspect fruit for ripeness and harvest it without causing damage, a capability that could help reduce food waste and improve harvesting ...

After a water crossing, overheating, and vibration destroyed my phone, Garmin’s new Zumo XT3 proved there’s still a place for dedicated GPS units. Last year, my iPhone failed three different ways on a ...

Once considered a niche product, players-distance irons have exploded in popularity in the last decade. The selling point? Get more yardage out of, say, a 7-iron by sneaking technology into a head ...

Abstract: We provide a method for detecting and localizing objects near a robot arm using arm-mounted miniature time-of-flight sensors. A key challenge when using arm-mounted sensors is ...

Amazon is rolling out its next-generation warehouse robots that respond to natural language. The tech giant has laid off thousands of corporate workers amid plans to invest in AI. "Our experience of ...