【Editor’s Note】 Currently, artificial intelligence has become the new focus of technological revolution and a new engine for industrial upgrading. The “Suggestions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development” proposes to fully implement the “AI+” initiative, strengthening the integration of … Read more
Wherever there is electricity, printed circuit boards (PCBs) are needed. 1. Definition of AOI The full name of AOI is Automated Optical Inspection, which translates to 自动光学检测 in Chinese. It is a high-speed, high-precision device that uses optical principles, high-resolution cameras, and precision motion control systems to automatically detect various defects on printed circuit boards … Read more
Recently, Tsinghua University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, Modern Mechanisms and Robotic Equipment Laboratory has developed a pipeline inspection robot capable of efficient movement in sub-centimeter pipelines. This unusual design inspiration comes from earthworms. Despite its small size, the robot has significant applications! This article will detail its working principles, key technologies involved, and future application … Read more