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How Horses Can Induce Better Social Robots
Equine-Assisted Interventions (EAIs) offer a powerful alternative to traditional talking therapies for patients with PTSD, trauma, and autism who struggle to express and regulate emotions through words alone.
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5Ws of an All-Electric Delivery Drone
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An all-electric drone developed by Blueflite with vertical take-off and landing capabilities and advanced maneuverability for faster and more cost-effective deliveries.
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Mixing Technologies for the Production of Low to High Viscosity Adhesives
ROSS Mixers are widely used in battery manufacturing for their precision and versatility. This white paper discusses popular mixing technologies used in the industry, including the Double Planetary Mixer for high-viscosity electrode slurries, the PowerMix for combined planetary and high-speed mixing, the VersaMix for complex formulations under vacuum, the High-Speed Disperser for lower-viscosity materials, and the SLIM system for efficient powder induction.
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A Robot with the ‘Brains’ to Morph Mid-Air
Specialized robots that can both fly and drive typically touch down on land before attempting to transform and drive away. But when the landing terrain is rough, these robots sometimes get stuck and are unable to continue operating. Now, a team of Caltech engineers has developed a real-life Transformer that has the "brains" to morph in mid-air, allowing the drone-like robot to smoothly roll away and begin its ground operations without pause. The increased agility and robustness of such robots could be particularly useful for commercial delivery systems and robotic explorers.
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Soft Robotics that Can ID, Self-Repair Damage
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln engineering team is another step closer to developing soft robotics and wearable systems that mimic the ability of human and plant skin to detect and self-heal injuries.