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    The most sensitive and durable robot hand yet created

    When Google DeepMind wanted a robotic hand for their latest project in AI machine learning, they turned to Shadow Robot. This latest creation isn’t just one of the most sensitive and dexterous robotic hands yet created, but it’s sufficiently robust to endure impacts that have destroyed previous designs.
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    Meet MIRA, a miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery system

    Advancements in RAS (robotic-assisted surgery) systems have led to a small robot that allows surgeons to obtain full multi-quadrant access without the need for docking and re-docking a large, cumbersome external platform.
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    maxon MACS range vs PLCs and Micro-controllers

    In the realm of automation and control systems, choosing the right controller can significantly impact the efficiency and performance of your application. This article delves into the advantages of maxon’s MACS range compared to standard PLCs and microcontrollers.
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    Optimizing your specifications for mechatronics projects.

    An essential prerequisite if you want things to run smoothly, the project specifications define the needs and expectations of the customer. They describe the functions that the product has to perform and indicate the technical requirements and the needs that it has to satisfy.
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    Technical assistance systems: High-tech and sport combined

    The Cybathlon 2024 is just around the corner and the newcomer team RISE from the Technical University of Berlin is working flat out to finalise its exoskeleton for paraplegics: an up-to-date look at the progress, challenges and collaboration with partners.
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    The electric car giving driving lessons to children under 10

    A real electric car in miniature gives children as young as four the opportunity to start their driving career early. With lessons from £20, the aim is to set children on course for excellent road safety and driving skills before these young drivers pass their test for real. Young Driver Motor Cars is providing this realistic driving experience using maxon motors. 
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    From Competition to Daily Life: This University Team from Osaka Aims to Improve Wheelchair Technology

    The team from Osaka Electro-Communication University will participate in the competition in 2024 for the second time after 2020. The team leader is convinced that their wheelchair has an important advantage.
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    Breaking new ground in lubrication development

    Within every engine, lubrication is crucial to ensure long life and minimise emissions. Friction-reducing properties will remain vital for electric vehicle use too. But what makes an effective lubricant? Researchers at the University of Cambridge are using practical techniques involving neutron reflectometry to make a breakthrough in understanding lubrication performance. The instrumentation required must deliver hair-width measurements, so the motion solution that drives it must be capable of the most precise level of control. 
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    Powering the future of Farming: DC motors in Agriculture 4.0

    Agricultural production is where the food processing chain begins, but with challenges to traditional agricultural approaches continuing, such as a reduced workforce, the sector will have to increasingly rely on robotics and automation. This shift is raising the dependence on motion systems powering technology in the field. 
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