Laser Scanning In The Sawmill Industry
Universe Optics2021-10-13T11:49:04-04:00The sawmill industry is one of the countries key industries. Lumber is a primary raw material in a wide range of manufacturing & construction. […]
Laser-Based Defense Technology
Universe Optics2021-08-23T16:03:55-04:00NATO, Russia, and China have been engaged in a new arms race for quite a while. The top prizes now include hypersonics, railguns, and lasers. After years of study and development, not to mention billions of dollars spent, the three technologies are now finally starting [...]
Looking For Water On The Moon With Lasers Lenses
Universe Optics2021-08-23T14:24:05-04:00A briefcase-sized device housing a powerful laser sounds like a sci-fi gadget, but it is precisely what NASA intends to deploy to search for water and ice on the surface of the Moon. The proposed CubeSat, dubbed “Lunar Flashlight”, will play a key role in [...]
Robots In Retail
Universe Optics2021-09-27T13:52:54-04:00Robotic systems have made their way into retail, from 6-feet machines catching spills at Giant Foods Stores to automated shelf-scanners monitoring inventory in Walmart. In many Lowe’s stores, a “LoweBot” can answer simple questions, such as where to find certain things, and assist with stock [...]
Video Sewer Line Inspection
Universe Optics2021-06-21T13:43:44-04:00No industry is immune to technological advances in the 21st century. Every day, it seems that new and improved products are launched to reduce (or eliminate) the possibility of human errors and make the processes within the industry more efficient and reliable. The drain-cleaning industry [...]
Air Quality Monitoring Systems
Universe Optics2021-06-21T13:36:37-04:00Poor air quality is a tell-tale sign of the widespread air pollution that has blanketed our country for several years. With rising concerns about air pollution, federal authorities are now turning to science and technology to develop advanced air quality monitoring systems. […]
Planetary Surface Navigation And Exploration
Universe Optics2021-02-11T11:39:34-05:00In the quest to explore the solar system and all the celestial bodies, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (more commonly known as NASA) is continuously sending its mechanical astronauts to outer space for planetary surface navigation. Be that as it may, capturing high-resolution images in a volatile space environment [...]
Photoelectric Sensor Applications
Universe Optics2021-02-11T11:39:23-05:00In this day and age, photoelectric sensors are among the most important mechanisms behind the successful functioning of several manufacturing industries as they help manufacturers discover the presence (or lack) of objects. […]
Tracking Sea-Level Changes With Satellite Imaging
Universe Optics2021-01-22T12:56:32-05:00The global sea level has been rising over the past century, and the rate has increased in recent decades. Rising sea levels are a result of global warming and have now become a huge cause of concern. […]
Leveraging Satellites To Track Climate Change
Universe Optics2021-01-22T12:47:49-05:00Governments all over the world are joining forces to address the issue of climate change. With the increase in global warming driven by human greenhouse gas emissions and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns, space agencies have also entered the fight to heal the Earth’s climate. […]