According to UK Biobank data, around four per cent of the UK population has undergone laser vision correction (LVC) since the first procedure in the late 1980s. Over the years, LVC has seen significant advancements in effectiveness, healing times, and safety, partly due to the role of stepper motors in precise laser alignment. …

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From the latest in humanoid robots and prosthetic technology to precision measuring and conveyor belts — wherever you need motion, you can find at least one DC motor. And wherever you have a DC motor, you’ll want to ensure its reliability. But what are some of the biggest reasons behind DC motor failure, and — crucially �…

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“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails,” Dolly Parton once said. In the face of uncertainty and disruption, all we can do is adapt. This rings especially true for the logistics industry,  which has been subject to major disruption over the last five years. Can robotics help overcome this disruption by stre…

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Street works carried out in England between 2022 and 2023 cost the economy some £4 billion in journey disruption. Infrastructure work is essential, but it is necessary to minimise its impact on drivers and residents. Could robotics be the solution? Maintenance work carried out by gas, water and telecoms companies is necessary…

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In February 2024, global temperatures surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first time on record. With climate scientists warning our window to act is “rapidly shrinking”, pressure is mounting on governments world-wide to find new cutting-edge solutions to mitigate climate change. Could environmental monitoring satellites b…

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