Articles tagged with "sensor-technology"
Flipping Robot Senses and Movement On Its Head
The article discusses the AgiBot X2-N, a humanoid robot notable for its lack of cameras or visual sensors, challenging conventional robotic design that relies heavily on visual input. Despite having no "eyes," the AgiBot X2-N can navigate complex terrains such as steps and slopes with precise balance and movement. This capability is achieved through advanced internal sensing and control mechanisms that allow the robot to maintain stability and adapt to its environment without relying on vision. This innovative approach to robotic sensing and locomotion could significantly impact the field of robotics by demonstrating that visual input is not always necessary for effective movement and navigation. The AgiBot X2-N's design may lead to more robust and versatile robots capable of operating in environments where cameras and visual sensors are limited or ineffective, such as in low-light or visually obstructed conditions. Overall, the robot represents a shift in how sensory data is utilized in robotics, potentially broadening the applications and reliability of humanoid robots.
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A new portable device called VaporID, developed by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and commercialized by BaySpec, can detect fentanyl vapors in ambient air at concentrations as low as six parts per trillion—significantly faster and more sensitive than current methods such as swab tests or trained detection dogs. The microwave oven–sized sensor uses non-contact sampling and a miniature mass spectrometer to analyze air instantly, identifying fentanyl, its analogs, and other narcotics like methamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine, and ketamine. A bench-top lab version demonstrated even greater sensitivity, detecting fentanyl at ten parts per quadrillion by employing an atmospheric flow tube that prolongs interaction between drug molecules and charged ions. This technology addresses the challenge of detecting substances with low vapor pressure in complex environments filled with competing vapors. By filtering out background noise and tagging target molecules with ions before mass spectrometry, VaporID achieves rapid and precise identification. Field trials at
IoTsensor-technologyportable-detection-devicemass-spectrometryhomeland-securitynarcotics-detectionchemical-sensorsHexagon launches AEON humanoid robot for industrial applications - The Robot Report
Hexagon AB has launched its first humanoid robot, AEON, designed specifically for industrial applications to address labor shortages and enhance operational efficiency. Unveiled at the Hexagon LIVE Global event, AEON integrates Hexagon’s expertise in precision measurement and sensor technologies with advanced locomotion, AI-driven mission control, and spatial intelligence. This combination enables the robot to perform a variety of tasks such as manipulation, asset inspection, reality capture, and operator support across industries including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. AEON features agility through bipedal locomotion and dexterity, environmental awareness via multimodal sensor data fusion, versatility in task execution, and power autonomy enabled by a battery-swapping mechanism. Hexagon is collaborating with partners such as Schaeffler and Pilatus to pilot AEON in real-world industrial scenarios like machine tending, part inspection, and reality capture. These pilots aim to demonstrate the robot’s capabilities and contribute to sustainable growth amid demographic changes affecting labor availability.
roboticshumanoid-robotindustrial-automationAIsensor-technologymanufacturinglogisticsVolvo Cars Introduces World First Multi-Adaptive Safety Belt in the Upcoming Volvo EX60 - CleanTechnica
Volvo Cars has introduced a world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, debuting in the fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026. This innovative safety belt uses real-time data from the car’s advanced interior and exterior sensors to customize protection for each occupant based on factors such as height, weight, body shape, seating position, and crash characteristics like direction and speed. By expanding load-limiting profiles from three to eleven, the belt adjusts the force applied during a crash to optimize safety—applying higher force for larger occupants in severe crashes to reduce head injury risk, and lower force for smaller occupants in milder crashes to minimize rib fractures. The system continuously improves through over-the-air software updates, enhancing its response as more data is collected. This development builds on Volvo’s extensive safety research, leveraging a database of over 80,000 real-world accident cases and decades of innovation since the original three-point safety belt invention in 1959. The multi-adaptive safety belt integrates with Volvo’s broader safety ecosystem, including airbags, occupant detection, and driver assistance systems, to provide harmonized protection and reduce the risk of injury. Tested extensively at Volvo’s Safety Centre crash lab, this technology represents a significant advancement in automotive safety by tailoring protection to individual occupants and crash scenarios in real time.
IoTautomotive-safetyadaptive-technologyelectric-vehiclessensor-technologyover-the-air-updatesreal-time-dataKepler Robotics showcases K2 'Bumblebee' humanoid at ICRA 2025 - The Robot Report
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