Grasping and transporting objects is one of the most critical tasks for robots in a variety of fields. This task requires ...

You can measure objects on an iPhone using Apple's Measure app. The app is free and works with specific versions of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod. You may be able to ...

Imagine a satellite, floating in space. How would you measure its voltage? Yes, it probably has a non-zero voltage, a consequence of geospatial electric fields and ion and electron currents. The ...

Researchers in Europe have developed a technique for obtaining accurate laser-based measurements of objects hidden behind complex scattering structures. They say that their mathematical formula, which ...

U-tube: the glass tube and piezoelectric speaker that were used to create the new mass sensor. (Courtesy: William Grover) A $12 device that can measure the mass of microgram-sized objects in fluid has ...

The fields of manufacturing, logistics, and even restaurants are increasingly moving toward automation, with robots being employed for a wide range of ...

The fields of manufacturing, logistics, and even restaurants are increasingly moving toward automation, with robots being employed for a wide range of tasks. One of the most critical applications of ...