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Farm Robots Navigate With SonicBoom’s Sound-Based Sensing

Farm Robots Navigate With SonicBoom’s Sound-Based Sensing

This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Agricultural robots could help farmers harvest food under tough environmental conditions, especially as temperatures continue to rise. However, creating affordable robotic arms that can gracefully and accurately navigate the thick network of branches and trunks of plants can be … Read more

Hidden Genetic Interactions Drive Plant Trait Changes

Hidden Genetic Interactions Drive Plant Trait Changes

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers have unveiled how hidden layers of genetic variation, known as cryptic cis-regulatory alleles, drive complex phenotypic changes in plants through a sophisticated hierarchical epistatic network. Using tomato inflorescence architecture as a model, the study dissects the intricate gene regulatory interactions that govern plant morphology, revealing new insights … Read more

Benefits of Predictive Maintenance in Robotic Factories | Blog

Benefits of Predictive Maintenance in Robotic Factories | Blog

In the industrial realm, where efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness are the keys to success, predictive maintenance in robotic is emerging as a transformative strategy. As more manufacturing companies are incorporating robotics into their operations, the need for effective and efficient maintenance has never been greater. Predictive maintenance, a proactive approach that anticipates machinery failure before … Read more

SmartThings Blog

SmartThings Blog

SmartThings Adds New Apple Watch Capabilities, Routine Creation Assistant, and Dark Mode to iOS If you’re using SmartThings on iOS, get ready because your smart home experience just leveled up. We’ve rolled out a suite of new features designed to give you more control, more personalization, and more reasons to love your smart home. Whether … Read more

Risks of DIY Solar Panel Installation

Risks of DIY Solar Panel Installation

Australia is the global leader in rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV). But despite this, we are also one of the most heavily regulated countries when it comes to solar installation. Australia’s strict regulations make DIY solar installations impractical or illegal for grid-connected systems. All states and territories mandate that PV solar systems must be installed by … Read more

Pushing the Future Forward: Robotics and AI in Construction Event Sparks Insight and Innovation

Pushing the Future Forward: Robotics and AI in Construction Event Sparks Insight and Innovation

On June 5, 2025, MassRobotics was excited to co-host Robotics and AI in Construction Environments, a half-day event in partnership with Northeastern University and sponsored by Skanska. The event brought together a mix of builders, robotics startups, investors, and academic leaders to discuss the rapidly evolving role of robotics and AI in one of the … Read more