Mechatronics: The Electric Hybrid Exoskeleton Motorcycle

			June 18, 2008
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	LATEST ARTICLES   The Electric Hybrid Exoskeleton Motorcycle Somewhat of a super Segway, the Deus Ex Machina is an electric, wearable motorcycle, powered by electric hybrid technologies using ultracapacitors and doped nanophosphate batteries. Read More Automated Industrial Manufacturing Autoracking and bin picking are two primary robotics applications, which use mechatronic designs that are being used in the automotive, medical and food industries to cut labor costs and make production more efficient. Read More Phoenix Lander’s Robotic Arm Despite some technical glitches with the overall mission, the Mars Phoenix Lander’s Robotic Arm is operating correctly, says NASA officials. The robotic arm, which is a Mechatronic device, is critical to the mission on Mars. Read More Robotic Automation and Mechatronic Innovations A look at new robot designs shows why this branch of automation has become a lively laboratory for mechatronics’ innovation. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Controlling the World's Largest Machine To control the world's largest machine, the Large Hadron Collider, CERN engineers chose programmable automation controllers (PACs) based on NI LabVIEW and implemented a critical control system that synchronously positions more than 500 motion axes. View the case study.   LATEST BLOG POSTS   Mechatronics Intern: Kantana Robotic Arm by Neuronics AG Mechatronics on Campus Stefan Wolpert is interning at Germany's Kaiserslautern Technical University. In his latest blog he talks about developing control algorithms for a robotic arm. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Non-Contact Level Sensors for Plastic Containers ExOsense™: Non-intrusive liquid level sensors for plastic fluid containers. Peel-and-stick to the outside of containers. Liquids are untouched, so there is no issue of material compatibility or contamination. They are unaffected by the color or transparency of the plastic. ExOsense™ sensors fit any size and shape vessel. Gems Sensors & Controls, call (800) 378-1600 or Click Here.   MECHATRONICS MEDIA   DARPA is Revolutionizing Prosthetics - VIDEO DARPA has kicked off Revolutionizing Prosthetics 2009, Phase II, the quest to build the most human-like prosthetic arm. In these videos participants demonstrate their highly engineered prosthetic arms developed as prototypes in Phase I. Watch Now Monkeys Control Robots with Minds - VIDEO Sensors placed in the brains of monkeys help control robotic arms. Watch Now ADVERTISEMENT   MECHATRONICS TOOLBOX   SPONSORED RESOURCES Introduction to Green Engineering - NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS Recommended Reading: Ascom Security Solutions Case Study - SIEMENS PLM SOFTWARE Machine Design Webcast Series - NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS Unique Solutions for Mechatronics Process Management - SIEMENS PLM SOFTWARE Sponsored Technology Content Improve Innovation & Time-to-Market In partnership with Dassault ENOVIA Speed your innovation. Capture the "voice of the customer" and translate customers requests into user requirements that define new products. Find out why the new ENOVIA Requirements Management solution enables organizations to improve their overall global requirements management process. Read More ADVERTISEMENT   MECHATRONICS CIRCUITS   Tiny Microcontroller Hosts Dual dc/dc Boost Converters An Atmel AVR microcontroller serve as the PWM controller for two dc/dc converters that provide high voltages from a two-cell supply. Read More Red LEDs Function as Light Sensors - VIDEO You can build simple LED illuminators using the red LED to sense ambient-light level. Read More		The Electric Hybrid Exoskeleton Motorcycle Automated Industrial Manufacturing Phoenix Lander’s Robotic Arm Robotic Automation and Mechatronic Innovations Mechatronics Intern: Kantana Robotic Arm by Neuronics AG Mechatronics Media Toolbox Contact Us Mechatronics Editor Michelle Hopey What do you think the difference is between motion control and mechatronics? Is there a difference? Drop me a line Mechatronics Fundamentals: Jobs in MechatronicsThe MZ Editor picks some of the hottest Mechatronics jobs out there for the week of June 16, 2008. Read More Products/Services Companies
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