Comparison of 2018’s Top Four Smart Speakers

Comparison of 2018's Top Four Smart Speakers

1. Introduction: The Four Hottest Smart Speakers of 2018 Are Here! Every year in the tech world, new trends emerge. Ten years ago, it was smartphones; eight years ago, tablets; four years ago, wearable devices; two years ago, artificial intelligence. This year, without a doubt, it is the smart speaker that has taken the world … Read more

Best AI Voice Interaction Smart Speakers of 2020

Best AI Voice Interaction Smart Speakers of 2020

In 2020, besides the first batch of “post-2000s” already born (I’m not old, I don’t listen), there are also some quietly emerging changes: For example, the concept of smart home has emerged, and smart home products have been continuously entering daily life, bringing much fun and convenience. Among them, smart speakers are one of the … Read more

Disassembling an Old Smartwatch with a Self-Destruct Switch?

Disassembling an Old Smartwatch with a Self-Destruct Switch?

In 2016, I remember that only time-telling wristbands were quite popular. At that time, companies like Xiaomi, Huami, and Apple hadn’t yet ventured into the smartwatch market. I randomly bought my first DIY watch face watch from a crowdfunding site. Now, let’s take it apart and see its internal structure! Here’s a picture of the … Read more

The ICS Cyber Kill Chain

The ICS Cyber Kill Chain

The ICS Cyber Kill Chain The ICS Cyber Kill Chain is a report written by Michael J. Assante and Robert M. Lee of the SANS Institute, published in 2015. This report describes the specific processes attackers use to target ICS and abstracts these processes into the ICS Cyber Kill Chain. The report outlines two phases … Read more

Detailed Explanation of Industrial Robot Classification and Control Systems

Detailed Explanation of Industrial Robot Classification and Control Systems

1. Classification of Industrial Robots 1. According to the form of operating coordinates, they can be divided into: (1) Cartesian Industrial Robots The motion part consists of three mutually perpendicular linear movements (i.e., PPP), and its working space shape is rectangular. The movement distance in each axis can be read directly on each coordinate axis, … Read more

Understanding Industrial Robot Control Systems and Applications

Understanding Industrial Robot Control Systems and Applications

1. Functions to be Achieved by the Industrial Robot Control System The robot control system is an important component of the robot, used to control the manipulator to complete specific work tasks. Its basic functions are as follows: 1. Memory Function: Stores job sequences, motion paths, motion modes, motion speeds, and information related to production … Read more

Thoughts and Practices on Industrial Control System Vulnerability Management

Thoughts and Practices on Industrial Control System Vulnerability Management

1. Industrial Control Security Vulnerabilities Are a Type of Cybersecurity Vulnerability Currently, there is no exact definition of industrial control security vulnerabilities internationally or domestically, but there are relatively mature research results regarding the definition of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. For example, China’s national standard “Information Security Technology – Network Security Vulnerability Identification and Description Specification” (GB/T … Read more

What Does Hacking Historical Databases in Industrial Control Systems Mean?

What Does Hacking Historical Databases in Industrial Control Systems Mean?

Researchers from the industrial cybersecurity company Claroty revealed on January 17 that their Team82 discovered five exploitable vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-46732, CVE-2022-46660, CVE-2022-43494, CVE-2022-46331, and CVE-2022-38469) in GE Digital’s Proficy Historian server, affecting multiple critical infrastructure sectors. Threat actors could exploit these vulnerabilities to access historical data, crash devices, or execute code remotely. These vulnerabilities impact GE … Read more

Typical Control Systems and Structures of Industrial Robots

Typical Control Systems and Structures of Industrial Robots

Industrial robots consist of three basic components: the main body, the drive system, and the control system. The main body includes the base and the actuators, which consist of the arm, wrist, and hand; some robots also have locomotion mechanisms. Most industrial robots have 3 to 6 degrees of freedom, with the wrist typically having … Read more

Understanding the Composition and Typical Structure of Industrial Robot Control Systems

Understanding the Composition and Typical Structure of Industrial Robot Control Systems

1. Functions of Industrial Robot Control Systems The robot control system is a crucial component of the robot, used to control the operation of the machine to complete specific tasks. Its basic functions are as follows: 1. Memory Function: Stores job sequences, motion paths, motion modes, motion speeds, and information related to production processes. 2. … Read more