FOR MILLIONS of mechanically inclined young tinkerers, the Erector set (known in Europe as Meccano) has been the ultimate kit. This collection of perforated metal beams and panels, held together with ...

At PACK EXPO booth E-7941 in Chicago, October 14-17, the robotics manufacturer is showcasing the first solution for random robotic case erecting, the XPAK ROBOX™. The new UR powered box erector ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The first user videos of the Meccano Spykee WiFi robot are beginning to emerge, demonstrating the open-source 'bot in action. Courtesy of Sven ...

Drones that can fly and steer themselves show promise for tasks such as carrying urgent medical supplies or making farming more efficient. But to be truly independent, they also need to launch, land, ...