05/06/2005

3D Magnetic Sensor for Rapid-Reaction Gas Pedal

Gas and brake pedals have to react quickly and reliably if the occupants of the vehicle are not to be unnecessarily endangered. Engineers have developed a 3D magnetic sensor which digitally registers the pedal deflection ...

Space Station Robotic Arm Tests Completed

A new capability is being added to the operation of the International Space Station. A final round of tests to commission remote control of the Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm from the ground was completed this week. The ...