Things seen this week during structural assessments!

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Rice is best known as one of the world’s most important food crops, but scientists have now shown it could also help inspire a new generation of smart materials. Researchers discovered that packed rice grains behave in an unusual way under pressure. When compressed slowly, the grains remain relatively strong. But when squeezed quickly, they…

The latest advancements in industrial robotics are having significant effects on warehouse operations and procurement processes. Technologies like truck unloading and no-code paint cobots are becoming increasingly important in streamlining industrial tasks. These innovations are expected to shape the way warehouses operate by mid-2026. Ambi Robotics and Pickle Robot announced on June 30 the first…

Humanoid robots ‘marry’ in Moscow with vows ‘to support one another through every update’  The Independent

The rise of humanoid robots is taking shape as countries make a concerted effort to develop and deploy them across different corners of society. Recently, Japan announced plans to create and deploy approximately 10 million humanoid robots nationwide by 2040, aiming to integrate them across 18 job sectors and address workforce shortages. China, South Korea,…

Dr. Robert Ang, the study’s principal investigator, performing a post-op patient exam. | Source: ForSight Robotics Cataracts are currently the world’s leading cause of blindness, and the only way to treat them is with surgery. However, there is a shortage of trained surgeons who can tackle these difficult procedures.  ForSight Robotics said robotics and artificial…