Tag: programming

New TwinTrack Probe from RoboDK Simplifies Robot Programming by Demonstration

  • 16/08/2024
RoboDK, a leading Canadian-European robot programming software company, has released the design and assembly instructions of the TwinTrack Probe. Available from September 2023, the cost-effective tool allows users to easily record complex paths in RoboDK with an off-the-shelf HTC VIVE tracker and a simple 3D printed tool. As the robotics market continues to evolve and more businesses are turning to robotic automation, there is a move away from traditional programming methods. Users don’t want to have to manually move (or “jog”) a robot into position to laboriously program every point, or even model parts in CAD…
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Larsen’s computer programming prepares nursing students for the workplace

  • 26/07/2024
There used to be a wide disconnect between student nurses’ clinical experiences in hospitals – where they use electronic documentation – and the Simulation Center. Thanks to School of Nursing Clinical Instructor Christine Larsen, new technology is helping nursing education mirror the workplace. Christine Larsen, a clinical instructor in the School of Nursing, capitalized on her interest in computer programming for students’ benefit. She designed an eMAR for them to have cutting-edge skills practice on campus. Medication administration records – or MARs, as they’re referred to by nurses – are the charted medications given to patients. They record details such…
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Python Programming Language News, Analysis, and Resources

  • 25/07/2024
Introduction to the Python Programming Language Python, a language known for its straightforward syntax and powerful capabilities, stands as a pillar in the world of programming languages. Created in the late 1980s by Guido van Rossum, Python has evolved from a simple scripting language to one of the most popular programming languages globally. Van Rossum’s vision was to develop a language that emphasized readability, simplicity, and versatility, principles that continue to drive Python’s development today. From its inception, Python was designed to be enjoyable to use, a philosophy that led to its simple syntax, which is almost akin to reading…
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