From bomb disposal and construction site monitoring to surveillance and firefighting, remote controlled robots allow humans to act in hazardous situations without putting themselves in harm’s way. Able to fit in small spaces and navigate challenging environments, these robots are being used in an increasing number of appli…

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“Quality means doing it right when no-one is looking,” said industrialist and Ford Motor founder Henry Ford. Quality assurance and verification are important steps in any production process, but how can we carry out these inspections? 3D measurement technologies are one such approach to getting a closer look at indiv…

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Summer sunshine brings joy to many, but for hay fever sufferers, it isn’t always quite so welcome. Affecting up to 20 per cent of the population, high pollen counts can make it difficult to enjoy time outdoors. In this article, Dave Walsha, sales manager at DC motor supplier EMS, explains how pollen monitoring stations can…

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Around one billion people are currently suffering from a mental health disorder, according to statistics from the World Health Organisation. Many patients are prescribed medication or counselling sessions to treat their condition, but not all patients find relief. Increasingly, alternative treatments such as transcranial magneti…

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According to water regulator Ofwat, around three billion litres of water are lost through water pipe leaks in the UK every day. With over 400,000 miles of pipes making up our water infrastructure, spotting cracks and finding leaks isn’t an easy task. Could robotics provide the answer? In this article, Dave Walsha, sales ma…

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