Articles tagged with Control Systems
Researchers at UC Davis developed a control system that allows robots to pick up on cues and predict where leaders are going, enabling them to follow accurately around corners. The system uses behavioral cues such as head turns and incorporates them into decision-making processes.
An international team of engineers is developing mission-critical control software for future European robotic space missions. The project aims to improve the reliability of control systems required for autonomous rendezvous of satellites.
Researchers at Duke University have successfully assembled five micro-robots into a self-organized structure using global control and slight variations in device dimensions. The microrobots, measuring just 100 times smaller than previous designs, can move, turn, and circle together with precision.
The collaboration aims to promote best practices in sterilization monitoring and provide objective educational resources to customers. Belimed will offer access to 3M's Attest Sterile U Network educational resources, while both companies advance higher standards of practice in sterile processing areas.
Dutch researcher Rachel van Ooteghem's innovative control system optimizes climate conditions in a solar greenhouse, leading to a 39% increase in crop yield and a 52% reduction in gas usage. The system uses sustainable energy and minimizes waste heat, resulting in lower costs for growers.
After two months of tweaking, FUSE's control system resumed operations at an efficiency comparable to earlier in the mission. The satellite has obtained significant science data on various celestial objects, including discovering a hot gas halo around the Milky Way galaxy.
Researchers at NIST have developed an improved experimental X-ray detector that can detect X-rays across a broad range of energies with pinpoint energy resolution. The new detector uses quantum-level, transition edge sensors and improved temperature control systems, eliminating the need for constant recalibrations.
The project aims to preserve vital at-risk digital content of Southern culture and history. Virginia Tech will identify digital collections in need of preservation and develop software to meet digital preservation needs.
Geneva Aerospace successfully tested a variable autonomy control system that allows a single human operator to control three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during a mission. The demonstration showed advanced yet affordable technologies can enable non-aviators to coordinate multiple UAVs, significantly reducing logistical burden.
The StratoSail system uses a wing suspended below the balloon to steer it through wind, enabling maneuvering towards desired regions or away from unfavorable conditions. With NASA funding, this technology aims to increase science observation strategies, safety, and payload recovery for stratospheric balloons.
Dr. Linda M. Hanagan's innovative approach uses active control systems to dampen vibrations in existing buildings, reducing costs and time required compared to traditional stiffening or thickening methods. The system can be applied quickly, often taking less than a week to fix the problem.
Researchers develop AI-powered system to provide real-time characterization of ice buildup on wings, enhancing pilot decision-making and aircraft stability. The smart ice-management system aims to improve safety for pilots flying in severe icing conditions.
A Stanford doctoral student has developed a dynamic control system that uses Global Positioning System signals to actively control errant oscillations in large space structures. The system can detect centimeter-level precision and automatically fire thrusters to compensate for wayward motions, allowing for stable structure operation.