The SA1E-X models of photoelectric sensors feature advanced optic function for transparent or translucent object detection, with optimum response speed of 500μs said to be one of the fastest on the ...

And while such cameras may be thwarted by transparent or shiny objects, scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a work-around. Depth-sensing cameras function by shining infrared laser ...

Robots have got pretty good at picking up objects. But give them something shiny or clear, and the poor droids will likely lose their grip. Not ideal if you want a kitchen robot that can slice you a ...