Abstract: Suction cups and closed bellows actuators are commonly used in industrial pick and place tasks. They can be combined and actuated by a single negative pressure line, providing a simple ...

Muddy shoes, fallen leaves, dirt and debris from the latest dog walk - it’s often a home’s floors that bear the brunt of the season, particularly as wet and windy weather sets in. A lightweight yet ...

More than 10,000 were just added to people’s carts Dragging your vacuum from room to room doesn’t have to be a full-body workout — unless you’re hanging onto a clunky upright model. Cordless vacuum ...

I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been reporting on tech professionally for nearly a decade and have been obsessing about it for much longer than that. Prior to ...

Some of the most “modern” appliances in your home have been around longer than sliced bread. Their designs may have changed, but the core ideas behind them stretch deep into history. A few of these ...