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Category Archives: embedded systems
Fukushima Robot Blog
This from the IEEE is really fascinating. It is the blog of a robot operator in the Fukushima nuclear plants. Some interesting things about controls, robot handling, and durability are discussed. And, big surprise, the competence of the organization that … Continue reading →
Industrial robots state of the art
During the BP Macondo leak I was struck by the enormous level of skill needed by the robot submarine operators and wondered at the apparently low level of automation available to them. But the absence of robotic equipment in the … Continue reading →
Airbus computer and electrical problems
Whoops! From Aviation Week According to a bulletin issued by the U.K. Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), an electrical fault led to a series of display and control problems. These included the intermittent failure of both pilots’ electronic displays and … Continue reading →