In a recent development within the automotive industry, transmission engineers have encountered unexpected challenges when testing new electric vehicle (EV) drivetrains on test benches originally designed for internal combustion engine (ICE) components. During these tests, while the data appears to be accurate, engineers have noted an unusual high-pitched whine at 3,200 rpm, indicating a harmonic issue not accounted for in initial simulations. This phenomenon raises concerns about the compatibility of existing testing equipment with the unique characteristics of EV drivetrains. The findings highlight the need for updated testing protocols and equipment that can adequately address the distinct sound signatures and performance metrics of electric vehicles. As the industry shifts towards electrification, understanding and resolving these discrepancies will be crucial for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of EV technology.
Why Electric Vehicle NVH Testing Demands a Different Approach than ICE Validation
Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Military Humanoid Robots in Engineering Validation Phase Amid Global Defense Research Trends
The global embodied intelligence industry is increasingly capturing the attention of national defense research, with humanoid robots expected to enhance their mobility, dexterity, and environmental perception by 2025-2026. Chinese manufacturers dominate the global humanoid robot shipment market, providing a substantial hardware foundation for military res...
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Cybersecurity's Emerging Role in Electrical Safety and Maintenance Practices
Recent developments highlight the increasing importance of cybersecurity in electrical safety maintenance. As facilities become more connected, the reliance on digital systems for maintenance decisions raises concerns about data integrity and system trustworthiness. The National Fire Protection Association's Electrical Cycle of Safety emphasizes the need ...
Factory / Cybersecurity
Fendt e107 Vario Electric Tractor Demonstrates Battery Power for Autonomous Field Robots
A recent test compared the Fendt e107 Vario electric tractor with the diesel-powered Fendt 207 Vario in both summer conditions in the Netherlands and winter conditions in Norway. The results indicate that while the electric tractor is advanced, its battery capacity remains a key limitation for heavy-duty tasks. This development is significant for the futu...
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Retrofitting Non-Powered Dams Could Generate 15.2 TWh of Electricity Annually
Recent research indicates that retrofitting selected non-powered dams in the United States could yield up to 15.2 terawatt-hours of electricity each year, enough to power over 1.4 million homes. This finding stems from a study by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory, utilizing the HydroGenerate software to model power production bas...
Energy
China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 3 — The Players
Five vendor archetypes, MIR’s composite top ten, eight company profiles and six field deployments — every firm linked to the RobotToday supplier directory.
Components and Hardware Humanoids
ABN Amro Clearing to Enter Japan's Electricity Futures Market This Month
ABN Amro Clearing, a subsidiary of the Dutch bank ABN Amro, is set to enter the Tokyo Commodity Exchange's electricity futures market. The company anticipates meeting the necessary qualifications to broker trades and facilitate settlements as early as this month, making it the first major global player to enter this market. This move is significant as the...
RobotToday Weekly Briefing August 31 – September 4, 2026
This week in robotics: NVIDIA agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, Figure signs a $3.5 billion compute deal with Nscale for up to 100,000 GPUs, Tesla launches steering-wheel-free Cybercabs in Austin under NHTSA scrutiny, and Uber and Wayve bring the UK its first autonomous rides. August 31 – September 4, 2026.
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Emerging 2D Flex Feeding Revolutionizes Industrial Part Picking with Simplified Vision Systems
The article discusses the advancements in 2D Flex feeding technology, which simplifies robotic vision for industrial part picking. Unlike traditional 3D bin picking, this new approach allows for quicker and more reliable implementations, making it accessible for a broader range of applications. This innovation is significant as it enhances the capabilitie...
Factory / Robotics
AGIBOT Open-Sources 11,430 Robot Trajectories to Enhance Reinforcement Learning Research
AGIBOT, a Chinese robotics company, has released its WORLD 2026 dataset, featuring 11,430 robot trajectories aimed at advancing research in reinforcement learning for embodied AI. This dataset emphasizes learning from real-world interactions, capturing a range of experiences including successes, failures, and human interventions. The significance of this ...
AI and Robotics
MIT Lincoln Laboratory Researchers Explore Arctic Under-Ice Sounds and Communication Technologies
Researchers from MIT Lincoln Laboratory have been analyzing under-ice sounds in the Arctic, utilizing commercial sensors deployed during the U.S. Navy's Operation Ice Camp (OIC). Their work aims to understand sound propagation through ice, which is crucial for monitoring environmental changes and military activities in the region. The significance of this...
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Universal Robot Launches Da Sheng 1: A Versatile Industrial Dexterous Hand
At the WRC exhibition, Universal Robot unveiled the Da Sheng 1, an industrial-grade dexterous hand designed to overcome existing limitations in robotic gripping technology. This innovative product aims to combine the high load capacity of traditional grippers with the versatile operational capabilities of dexterous hands, addressing a significant industry...
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China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 1 — The Demand Picture
MIR Databank puts China dexterous hand shipments above 30,000 units in 2026, yet only 3.5% of 2025 demand came from factory production. Part 1 of 3.
Components and Hardware Humanoids
ADEK Industrial Computers
United States
US-based industrial PC manufacturer building custom rugged rack-mount, panel, and embedded computers for robotics, SCADA, and HMI applications since 1993.
Aichi Robot Industrial Promotion Council
Japan
Japanese industry council promoting robotics development and diffusion in Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's largest robot manufacturing hubs.
Arctek Robótica Industrial
Brazil
Brazilian industrial robotics system integrator in Curitiba, Parana, specializing in robotic welding, automated handling, palletizing, and custom automation.
BioRobotics Laboratory, Korea University of Technology and Education
Korea, Republic of (South)
South Korean university research laboratory focusing on haptics, exoskeletons, rehabilitation robotics, and autonomous ground vehicles.
Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL)
United States
VA–Univ. of Pittsburgh research center founded 1994, developing wheelchair robotics and assistive mobility tech for veterans and people with disabilities.
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
United States
The REC Foundation is a US nonprofit that runs VEX-based robotics and drone competitions reaching 1.1 million students across 70 countries.
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