Fictional human and real robot: sharing spaces with robots
In a future where intelligent androids are fully integrated with everyday life, how do we distinguish ourselves as human? Answers to this and other robotics, AI and VR-related questions can be found at the 'Fictional human and real robot: sharing spaces with robots' event
Coating characterisation
We carry out comprehensive analysis of coating structure on flat and complex-shaped parts with a variety of characterisation methods.
Nanocomposite Films
Ti-Al-Si-N and Cr-Al-Si-N are high-temperature resistant coatings for cutting tool applications, created in collaboration with University of Freiberg, Germany
Tribological Testing
See the facilities and equipment used by MERI for the tribological testing, characterisation and analysis of materials and coatings for research and consultancy purposes
Process evaluation of the Low Carbon Pioneer Cities Heat Networks Project
Client: Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)| Staff: Aimee Ambrose, Will Eadson, Jan Gilbertson, Fin O'Flaherty (MERI) and James Pinder (SBS)
Symposium on Field Robotics
On 5th of March, Sheffield Robotics (a collaboration between Sheffield Hallam and Sheffield University) held a one-day symposium on Field Robotics.
Machine vision
Machine Vision is the application of computer vision to industry and manufacturing, involving systems comprising additional components such as image acquisition systems (analogue and digital), input/output cards and actuators
Software and Hardware for Industry
We produced a feasibility study and built a prototype of a new software package for the monitoring and control of a smart electricity meter.
Fire retardant clay-polymer nanocomposites - SUREFIRE
The SUREFIRE project was undertaken to develop a brand-new class of materials that provide strength, stiffness, hardness and fire performance properties to compete with conventional materials such as steel or concrete.
Hardness Testing
Hardness of materials has probably long been assessed by resistance to scratching or cutting