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  • Researchers use autonomous technologies to make mines safer

    05 June 2023

    How do you use drones and robots to make underground mining less risky for workers? Virginia Tech researcher Richard Bishop and his West Virginia University collaborators are working to answer this question. A recent two-year, $569,149 (£458,000) grant will allow the team to study ways to use autonomous drones to predict and prevent roof collapses underground....

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  • Crewless maintenance vessels to support offshore wind farm repairs

    01 June 2023

    Electric remotely operated vehicles (eROVs) that perform maintenance and repair tasks on offshore wind turbines are being developed by the National Robotarium in partnership with Geo-data specialist Fugro. Deployed from Fugro’s uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), the companies are working closely together to explore how the offshore energy sector can benefit from advancing this autonomous technology....

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  • What’s the difference between IP DECT and Digital Radio Technology?

    16 May 2023

    IP Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (IP DECT) and Digital Radio are both communication technologies that assist mobile workforces. They have similar functionality, with both handsets supporting voice and messaging features, built in panic buttons and tilt sensors to protect lone workers....

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  • How real-time data could be the beginning of the end for occupational silicosis

    16 May 2023

    Silicosis is now the most common occupational lung disease in the world, and silica dust has been described as ‘the new asbestos’ due to the extreme threat it poses to human health....

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  • International robotics community called upon to help develop fusion energy

    27 April 2023

    The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is calling upon the international robotics community to help make fusion energy part of the world’s future energy supply in a bid to combat climate change and build towards a net zero society....

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Innovative use of robots and unmanned aerial vehicles at Sellafield 24 March 2023

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is working with Sellafield Ltd on the deployment of robots and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the Cumbrian site. It is part of the licensee’s drive to accelerate hazard risk reduction through new and innovative approaches within the industry, which ONR supports....

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The Hazardex Awards 06 February 2023

The Hazardex Awards programme has long been a benchmark for those supplying products, services and systems within hazardous areas. The awards offer Hazardex readers the ability to play their part in raising awareness and standards across the sector by nominating a company, product or service, entering their vote, and encouraging colleagues to do likewise....

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The February 2023 issue of Hazardex is now available! 03 February 2023

The February 2023 issue of Hazardex is now available to read online! The issue includes features on Security, Risk Assessment, and Asset Management, as well as PPTEx Supplement #19 with articles on Tracking and Assisted Reality. Read it now!...

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Using assisted reality wearables to combat carbon emissions and rising energy costs 31 January 2023

Due to the global climate crisis and the more recent energy crisis, businesses are in need of a rethink regarding how they utilise their resources in order to reach net zero targets and reduce costs in response to soaring energy prices....

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A cost effective solution to location tracking 31 January 2023

As companies operating in the process industries are progressing with their new digitalisation strategies, an increasing number of Wi-Fi based use-cases and initiatives are being deployed. The layout of the Wi-Fi infrastructure will generally be optimised for device connectivity, to cover the largest area with the fewest Access Points (AP), bandwidth requirements permitting....

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