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Marine Research

By Lorraine McCarthy • May 14, 2023

Marine research is a complex and challenging field that requires a diverse set of skills and expertise. While robots are increasingly being used for autonomous data collection in marine environments, human researchers remain essential to the process. By working together, robotics and human researchers can achieve more accurate and comprehensive results than either could achieve alone. In this post, we'll explore how robotics and humans collaborate to advance marine science.

Control Theory

By Dermot Tynan • April 2, 2023

Nicolas Minorsky is a name that might not be well-known to most people, but his contributions to the field of control engineering are significant. He is credited with developing the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller, which has become a standard tool in the control of dynamic systems. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the life and work of Nicolas Minorsky, and how his inventions have revolutionised the field of control engineering.

Shipping

By Dermot Tynan • March 12, 2023

In the 1800's, sailing the high seas was a challenging but rewarding experience for mariners. The ships of that era were powered by wind and equipped with basic navigational tools, making it a test of skill and endurance to safely guide a vessel from port to port.

Shipping

By Dermot Tynan • February 19, 2023

The shipping industry has seen tremendous advancements in technology over the past few decades. From the widespread use of GPS and electronic navigation systems to the increasing automation of cargo handling processes, the industry has undergone a radical transformation. Now, the next frontier in this evolution is the rise of autonomous, unmanned container ships.

Control Theory

By Dermot Tynan • February 11, 2023

PID controllers are one of the most widely used control algorithms in the control systems industry. They are simple, reliable and have a proven track record of delivering accurate control in a variety of applications. In this post, we'll discuss what PID controllers are, how they work, and why they are so popular.