Researchers have successfully leveraged robotic assistance in the manufacture of wind turbine blades, allowing for the elimination of difficult working conditions for humans and the potential to ...

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In a first, German startup Voodin Blade Technology just installed wooden blades on a prototype wind turbine. Voodin Blade Technology made the 9.3-meter (63.3-foot) wooden blades specifically out of ...

Even though offshore wind currently makes up only 0.3% of the world’s total power generation, the market is poised for growth as many investors are encouraged by wind power’s rapidly declining costs.

A team of researchers from UMass Lowell and the United Kingdom are collaborating on an innovative project that could revolutionize wind turbine operation and maintenance, especially in remote ...

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Although robots have been used by the wind energy industry to paint and polish blades, automation has not been widely adopted. Research at the laboratory demonstrates the ability of a robot to trim, ...