Valves and locking devices can open halfway and close softly even without sensors (IMAGE)

Saarland University

Valves and locking devices can open halfway and close softly even without sensors

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New technology is making it possible to control valves and locking devices without the need for any additional sensors. Niklas König (photo), a doctoral student in Matthias Nienhaus' group, is currently researching these systems as part of his PhD.

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Credit: Oliver Dietze

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