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Algorithm Uses Evolution To Design Robots

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To accomplish tasks, they need both a well-designed body and a “brain,” or controller. But there are few ways to optimize a robot’s design at the same time. Unless the designer is an algorithm. They presented the system at this year’s Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems. The same is true for robots.

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SwRI develops device to test friction, wear associated with EV fluids

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Traditional fluid testing tools, however, were not developed to effectively analyze lubricant properties in electrified environments. The spikes and the inherent electric field in high-voltage environments can allow electric currents to flow through the surfaces, damaging the lubricants and materials that keep them moving smoothly.

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Electromagnetic Modeling and Design of an Actuator

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Designing a complex actuator system involving these. Engineers and scientists can use finite element analysis (FEA) software to design and optimize these systems more efficiently. Paudel has an extensive background in computational electromagentics and product development in the R&D (research and development) environment.

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Simulate EV power electronics in real-time (Webinar) – Charged EVs

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Switching from a purely virtual environment to an entirely real environment can present unnecessary challenges. We’ll also share examples examples of how adhesives enable design flexibility and facilitate manufacturing processes in energy storage system production. Reserve your spot—it’s free!

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Scottish Enterprise project converting train to hydrogen power

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The consortium will be led by hydrogen fuel cell integration specialist Arcola Energy and draw on the expertise of world-leading rail engineering and safety experts to deliver full system design and integration based on Arcola’s A-Drive technology platform. —Transport Secretary Michael Matheson.

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center to launch 4 new system usability research projects

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) announced four new research projects focused on enhancing advanced technology system designs to be intuitive, easy to understand and to safely engage with drivers. Toyota’s CSRC is investing $1 million in research projects focused on creating systems that are safe and efficient.

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Audi using augmented reality to increase efficiency in logistics planning

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The virtual presentation of three dimensional holograms that are shown in their actual environment helps planners to better evaluate the future situation. dimensional hologram in the AR device and projects it in life size in the actual environment. making by web conferences. LayAR visualizes this “digital twin” as a three?dimensional

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