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    Our roster of bloggers provide insight and advice on issues facing the maintenance and reliability industry today. These experts explore a range of topics, including workforce development, compressed air systems, electrical systems, supply chain management, and much more
    Alexis Gajewski
    April 11, 2025
    Disney Research has introduced a Wall-E-esque robot that can autonomously interact with humans.
    Alexis Gajewski
    March 28, 2025
    Researchers at Penn State College of Engineering have developed localized sound zones known as audible enclaves.
    Alexis Gajewski
    March 14, 2025
    Researchers from Swansea University and King’s College London are working to eradicate potholes from our modern infrastructure.
    Alexis Gajewski
    Feb. 28, 2025
    Scientists at the U.K.’s Ministry of Defence recently conducted live tests to see if robot dogs and other advanced robotic systems could detect and defuse various bomb threats...
    Alexis Gajewski
    Feb. 14, 2025
    Apple introduces ELEGNT, a new smart lamp that interacts with its human users in new and expressive ways.
    Alexis Gajewski
    Jan. 31, 2025
    Produced by the BBC, this innovative show is perfect for anyone who longs for the good-old-days of “How It’s Made” and “Unwrapped.”
    Alexis Gajewski
    Jan. 17, 2025
    Researchers at MIT are working to improve artificial pollination through the development of robotic insects.
    Alexis Gajewski
    Jan. 1, 2025
    Discover how industry experts are channeling their skills in their spare time to create a more imaginative world.
    Alexis Gajewski
    Dec. 20, 2024
    Scientists from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore are working to develop cyborg cockroaches that could be used to save lives.
    Alexis Gajewski
    Dec. 6, 2024
    A team of researchers at Columbia Engineering have created lightweight, flexible radio-frequency (RF) communications antennas that can disseminate information over long distances...
    Alexis Gajewski
    Nov. 15, 2024
    Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are utilizing imitation learning and machine learning to train a new generation of surgical robots.
    Alexis Gajewski
    Oct. 25, 2024
    Learn how YouTubers and creators alike are making their own Lego bricks or using existing sets to build the seemingly impossible.
    Alexis Gajewski
    Oct. 11, 2024
    In this roundup, we shine a light on three newly developed robotic innovations that might not change the world but are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
    Alexis Gajewski
    Sept. 27, 2024
    Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology have developed the Palletrone, an aerial cargo transportation solution, otherwise known as a flying cart.
    Alexis Gajewski
    Sept. 13, 2024
    While it might seem impossible for a drone to be able to catch and throw a baseball, researchers have developed an innovative drone that can grasp and move objects at impressive...
    Alexis Gajewski
    Aug. 30, 2024
    This astonishing fungus is now poised to disrupt the robotics industry.
    Alexis Gajewski
    Aug. 9, 2024
    Researchers from the MIT and the University of Texas at Austin have teamed up to make big technological innovations on a small scale.
    Aug. 2, 2024
    VERO is a four-legged robot vacuum that can identify and suck up cigarette butts on a beach.
    Alexis Gajewski
    July 26, 2024
    Norwegian industry produces 20 TWh of waste heat each year. Most of this heat is released into the air or the ocean, but there might be a new way to utilize this resource.
    Alexis Gajewski
    July 12, 2024
    Unlike other processes, FMAP offers users the potential to print sensors embedded within a structure.
    July 5, 2024
    Our robotic brethren are now able to solve these puzzles in an astonishing, blink-and-you’ll-miss it amount of time.
    Alexis Gajewski
    June 28, 2024
    Researchers have engineered a robot that, once shown a desired movement, will mimic and learn how to perform the action itself. It’s equal parts ingenious and creepy.
    Alexis Gajewski
    June 21, 2024
    Materials Nexus recently used its AI platform to create a new rare earth-free permanent magnet called MagNex.
    June 14, 2024
    ReCORK, a company that creates carbon-negative composite materials using natural recycled corks, is setting out to change the footwear industry.
    Alexis Gajewski
    June 7, 2024
    Researchers have engineered the Third Thumb, which is poised to change the way we think about prosthetic devices.
    May 31, 2024
    A wearable from Humane Inc. allows you to do everything you already do on your phone, except it's in the form of a pin that clips onto your clothing.
    Alexis Gajewski
    May 17, 2024
    Mike Gauger, a WSDOT maintenance superintendent, came up with the idea after working with the Tacoma Narrows Bridge team, which used drones for bridge inspections.
    Alexis Gajewski
    May 3, 2024
    What do you get when you combine the playful humanity of Jim Henson with the practical ingenuity of Boston Dynamics?
    April 26, 2024
    Now I know that if I suffer a severe injury, especially to my skull, all I really need is a 3D printer.
    Alexis Gajewski
    April 19, 2024
    Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is redefining the future of robotics with its research on in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM).