{"title":"Recycling Robots","authors":"T. Gibson","doi":"10.1115/1.2020-jan2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2020-jan2","url":null,"abstract":"Robots have functioned for years on assembly lines, such as in automotive plants, where they perform the same task repetitively. This article explores how companies are coupling robotics with artificial intelligence in order to allow them to make the kinds of judgements needed in sorting recyclables. It isn’t the kind of high-profile task normally associated with machine learning, such as driving automobiles or finding cancerous growths in medical scans, but it could save recycling companies money.","PeriodicalId":18406,"journal":{"name":"Mechanical Engineering","volume":"23 1","pages":"32-37"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87200889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Come Fly with Me","authors":"Kayt Sukel","doi":"10.1115/1.2020-jan1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2020-jan1","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Each year, flight enthusiasts from all over the globe descend on Oshkosh, Wis., for Air Venture, to see fighter jet fly-bys, world-class aerobatics, and outstanding fire works. But this past year, one of the highlights of the show’s Innovation Showcase was a GoFly Prize challenge set amidst a field of new technologies poised to transform the aeronautical industry. This article showcases a few of the innovative entries including an electric vertical take-off and landing drone and an octocopter.","PeriodicalId":18406,"journal":{"name":"Mechanical Engineering","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81672812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Desktop Bots","authors":"S. BrownAlan","doi":"10.1115/1.2020-jan3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2020-jan3","url":null,"abstract":"Robotic process automation (RPA) that grew up in the financial world has begun to edge its way into engineering and manufacturing, for applications like change management, compliance, and bill of materials. This article delves deeper into the challenges of RPA and its implementation.","PeriodicalId":18406,"journal":{"name":"Mechanical Engineering","volume":"35 1","pages":"44-47"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86188565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Producing Parts Cooler and Faster","authors":"Alan S. Brown, R. Borge","doi":"10.1115/1.2019-dec5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2019-dec5","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 This project demonstrated the power of topology optimization and 3D printing to create a mold that boosted productivity and cost no more than the original mold.","PeriodicalId":18406,"journal":{"name":"Mechanical Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":"35-35"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81601679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Withstanding Pressure in Any Shape","authors":"Carlos M. González, R. Borge","doi":"10.1115/1.2019-dec3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2019-dec3","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 A pressure vessel that features an internal lattice structure, which allows the vessel to be constructed to any size or shape.","PeriodicalId":18406,"journal":{"name":"Mechanical Engineering","volume":"97 1","pages":"31-31"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80533473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Printing Medical Scans","authors":"Chitra Sethi, R. Borge","doi":"10.1115/1.2019-dec6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2019-dec6","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Revolutionizing healthcare by combining powerful digital workflows with 3D printing technologies.","PeriodicalId":18406,"journal":{"name":"Mechanical Engineering","volume":"75 1","pages":"36-37"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86311476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Innovation from Anywhere","authors":"Thomas Costabile","doi":"10.1115/1.2019-dec1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2019-dec1","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 The idea that innovation could come from anywhere is apparent in the 2019 Mechanical Engineering Magazine Emerging Technology Awards. The awards are in their third year now and celebrate technologies that have left the R&D phase, passed through the precommercialization “valley of death,” and have begun to make an impact on the marketplace.","PeriodicalId":18406,"journal":{"name":"Mechanical Engineering","volume":"29 1","pages":"27-27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83284669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rolling in to Save the Day","authors":"J. Kosowatz, R. Borge","doi":"10.1115/1.2019-dec2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2019-dec2","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 A robust robotic system for assisting firefighters, police, and minesweeping crews.","PeriodicalId":18406,"journal":{"name":"Mechanical Engineering","volume":"766 1","pages":"29-29"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78825712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cutting the EV Charging Cord","authors":"Jeffrey A. Winters, R. Borge","doi":"10.1115/1.2019-dec4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2019-dec4","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Inductive charging system for electric buses and cars. A vehicle recharging system provides up to 300 kW, enough power to run an electric bus two miles for every minute of charging.","PeriodicalId":18406,"journal":{"name":"Mechanical Engineering","volume":"55 1","pages":"33-33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74890509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}