Automated Collection (page 4)

Automatic sample changer C016 / 3808
Automatic sample changer. Robotic arm removing a radioactive sample from a storage container. Photographed at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK

Ionisation chamber system C016 / 3792
Ionisation chamber system. Robotic arm of an automatic sample changer loading a radioactive sample into a secondary standard ionisation chamber

Part of a semolina mill C016 / 3645
Pasta. Part of a semolina mill where wheat is ground to produce semolina and durum flour for making pasta. Photographed at Chelyabinsk, Russia

Worker with pasta packing machine C016 / 3642
Pasta. A worker with an automated weighing and packing machine at a pasta factory. The machine weighs out the pasta using the troughs below the feed belt

Spaghetti being dried C016 / 3643
Pasta. Streams of spaghetti being dried at a pasta factory. Photographed at Chelyabinsk, Russia

Part of a semolina mill C016 / 3644
Pasta. Part of a semolina mill where wheat is ground to produce semolina and durum flour for making pasta. Photographed at Chelyabinsk, Russia

Venice People Mover C013 / 9756
Venice People Mover. This transport system, which opened in April 2010, operates in Venice, Italy. It consists of an elevated rail with three stations

Venice People Mover C013 / 9755
Venice People Mover. This transport system, which opened in April 2010, operates in Venice, Italy. It consists of an elevated rail with three stations

Sprinkler irrigation

Musical box
The aurephone-a patented musical instument that makes an ideal Christmas or New Year gift. Available for John G. Murdoch and Co. Ltd. Date: 1883

Automated garden sprinkler system watering vegetable garden, Norfolk, England, april

Irrigating crop in field with automated sprinkler system, Norfolk, England, may

Irrigating crop in field with automated system, farmland in fertile valley, Klamath Falls area, Oregon, U. S. A
Irrigating crop in field with automated system, farmland in fertile valley, Klamath Falls area, Oregon, U.S.A

Newspaper printing press
Newspaper press. Historical artwork of a 1931 double cylinder rotary web perfecting press used to produce newspapers. This automatic machine could produce 50, 000 copies in an hour

Biometric fingerprint scan, artwork
Biometric fingerprint scan. Conceptual artwork of fingerprint scanning, showing a printed circuit board (PCB) overlaid with a human fingerprint

Biometric fingerprint scan. Computer artwork of a human fingerprint overlaid with a printed circuit board (PCB), representing fingerprint scanning

Ford car assembly line. Worker assembling a Ford car on a car production line. The production line combines human labour and machine automation to ensure fast and efficient production of cars

25-millionth Lada car. Assembled on 21 July 2006, this car, a Lada Kalina hatchback, marked the 40th anniversary of the Russian car manufacturing company AvtoVAZ

Computer mouse and model hand

Robotic helicopter with an onboard computer (metal box, lower centre) for its autopilot program. The leads link to servo-mechanisms that the computer uses to fly the helicopter

Robot scorpion. Computer artwork of a robot design based on that of a scorpion. Future robot designs will cover a wide range of sizes and uses

Robot army. Computer artwork of units in a robot army. Robots are being designed in a wide range of sizes for a wide range of military uses, working both with and without military personnel

Robotic car production line. Robotic arms being used to spray paint on a car body as part of an automated production line

Biometric eye scan. Computer artwork of a human eye overlaid with binary numbers and computer graphics symbolising eye scanning

Military robots. Computer artwork of small-scale military robots next to a soldiers boots. Robots are being designed in a wide range of sizes for a wide range of military uses

Hydrogen car during automated refuelling with liquid hydrogen from a tank at Munich airport, Germany. The hydrogen is burnt in a type of conventional vehicle engine

Blood test results. Medical technician examining the printed results from a blood test. The blood sample has been analysed by this automated machine

Protective clothing testing. Time-exposure image of a machine being used to simulate wear and tear on protective clothing

Biochemistry research

Medical nanorobots, artwork
Medical nanorobots. Computer artwork of nanorobots (snake-like) wrapped around sperm cells

Researchers sequencing human DNA in a laboratory
Human genome research. Researchers carrying out DNA sequencing at the Joint Genome Institute (JGI). Computers sit between the large automated sequencers

Automated DNA sequencers for human genome project
Human genome research. Automated DNA sequencers used for the Human Genome Project. The human genome project aims to find the base sequence of all the genes in human DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Cairngorm Weather Station covered in ice on the summit of Cairngorm mountain, in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. This automatic weather station collects temperature

Jacquard loom, 19th century
Jacquard loom. This device for weaving textiles was invented in 1804 by the French weaver and inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834)

Red blood cell analysis
MODEL RELEASED. Automated erythrocyte (red blood cell) sedimentation analyser for blood analysis in a laboratory

Mars rover testing. Robotic Mars rover, known as Tourist Gulliver, being tested at the Institute for Medical and Biological Issues of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

18th Century automated mill, artwork
18th Century automated mill. Historical wood engraving of an 18th Century automated mill for grain processing, designed by the American inventor Oliver Evans (1755-1819). Published in 1795

Timber coming from a saw line at sawmill
Sawmill. Lengths of wood cut from a tree trunk at a sawmill. These pieces come from the first cut, in which the trunk is sliced in one direction

Biochip for detection of tuberculosis
Biochip production. Close-up view of some TB-Biochips. The chips being made here are used to detect tuberculosis, particularly drug-resistant strains

Satellite tracking camera
Satellite tracking. The KST-50 camera of the Zvenigorod Observatory. This is a 45-cm aperture telescope used to monitor man-made satellites in earth orbit

Russian spacecraft computer
Russian space computer. View of an Argon-16 computer, of the type used on the Russian Soyuz T-2 spacecraft. This computer was used to control the docking

Computerised milking of cow
milkproduction with computer-driven in a new-built cow-shed farm Aspa, district Närke

Strips of rubber for tyres
Tyre manufacture. Strips of rubber at a tyre factory. The rubber is manufactured with specific properties of grip and durability

Lighthouse, Denmark
Lighthouse in Esbjerg, Denmark. -

Mars cargo capsule, artwork
Mars cargo capsule. Computer artwork of an automated cargo capsule (lower right) beginning its one-way journey from a Mars cycler (upper left) to the surface of Mars (upper right)

Military robot, artwork
Military robot, computer artwork. In the future, wars may be partially or wholly fought by specially created fighting robots

Biometric security, artwork
Biometric security. Conceptual computer artwork showing a human hand and fingerprint overlaid with a printed circuit board (PCB)

Humanoid robots, artwork
Humanoid robots, computer artwork. Computer artwork of a row of humanoid robots that resemble human females. The merging of humans and technology is called cybernetics

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"Embracing the Era of Automation: From Docklands Light Railway to Broadway's Automat Dining Room" In today's fast-paced world, automation has become an integral part of our daily lives. From the efficient operations of the Docklands Light Railway to the futuristic dining experience at Automat Dining Room in Broadway, New York, we witness how technology is revolutionizing various aspects of our society. Step into Times Square and marvel at the exterior of Automat Dining Room, where cutting-edge advancements greet you at every turn. Humanoid robots serve customers with precision and grace, while a fingerprint scanner ensures seamless access for diners. It's a glimpse into a future where machines seamlessly blend with human interactions. But automation isn't limited to just dining experiences; it extends its reach far beyond that. Take The Improved Ladys Own Sewing Machine as an example - a testament to how innovation has transformed even traditional crafts. This automated wonder streamlines sewing processes, making them more accessible and efficient than ever before. Venture out onto bustling streets and you'll encounter another facet of automation - traffic lights. These intelligent systems regulate vehicular movement effortlessly, ensuring smooth flow while prioritizing safety for all road users. Travel across continents to Cape Reinga lighthouse in North Island, New Zealand – an iconic structure guided by automated mechanisms that tirelessly safeguard seafarers from treacherous waters day and night. Even aviation owes much to automation; Leduc 0. 21 01 mounted on S. E. 161 showcases how technological advancements have propelled aircraft design forward – enhancing safety and efficiency in air travel like never before. Automation also finds its place in leisurely activities such as card games – illustrated perfectly by William Heath Robinson's depiction of a card shuffler contraption that adds excitement and fairness to gaming sessions.