Introduction In the realm of robotics, where precision and rigid structures have long dominated, a new wave of innovation is emerging: soft robotics. Inspired by the flexibility and adaptability of biological systems, soft robots are revolutionizing the field by offering a safer and more versatile approach to human-robot interaction. This...
CNC, or Computer Numerical Control, is a revolutionary technology that has transformed the manufacturing industry. CNC machines are used in a wide range of applications, from precision machining to woodworking and metalworking, and have completely changed the way that many products are manufactured. CNC machines are essentially automated tools that...
Z-Wave is a wireless communication protocol used for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It is designed to facilitate communication between smart home devices, such as smart locks, thermostats, and light switches, and enable them to be controlled remotely. Z-Wave operates on a low-energy mesh network and uses a frequency band...
A tape library is a storage device that contains one or more tape drives, a number of slots to hold tape cartridges, a barcode reader to identify tape cartridges, and an automated method for loading tapes. It is also sometimes referred to as a tape silo, tape robot, or tape...
The mercury delay line was a method for representing binary zeros and ones as pulses of acoustic energy that relied on sound waves flowing through a tube of mercury. At the very least, in principle, the pulses could travel through the delay line unbrokenly if they were to capture the...
Magnetic-core memory, also known as core memory or ferrite core memory, was one of the first types of random access memory (RAM) used in computers. It was developed in the late 1940s and remained in use until the 1970s. Core memory was important because it allowed computers to store data...
The NAT-1 (Neural Activity Tracker) is a highly miniaturised wireless electronic recording system created in an industry-academic collaboration by the Universities of York, Aberdeen, and Cybula Ltd., with specific applications in rodent-based neuroscience. In preclinical research, rodent electroencephalography (EEG) is often used in acting animals. The difficulty in distinguishing EEG...
The BBC Microcomputer, also known as the BBC Micro, was a series of computers developed and sold by Acorn Computers in the 1980s. The machine was designed to be used in schools and became hugely popular in the UK education system, as well as among hobbyists and home users. The...
An analogue computer is a type of computer that uses physical components and electrical signals to perform mathematical operations. These computers were prevalent from the 1930s to the 1960s and were used for a variety of applications, including scientific research, engineering, and military calculations. The earliest analogue computers used mechanical...
Data storage is an essential component of modern computing, and the history of data storage is a long and fascinating one. The IBM RAMAC 35, introduced in 1956, was a landmark in the history of data storage and played a significant role in the development of modern storage technology. Before...
