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Over the course of the 150 years between the invention of photogrammetry and the dawn of the 21st century, the process of 4 SPRING 2021 Digital photogrammetry uses pixel searching algorithms to locate common points or features in multiple overlapping images. [...] “Stars Wars” universe to the BRIDGING THE GAP mechanical arms widely used It was this exact gap, where available robot solutions did not meet the process and requirements necessary, that in manufacturing plants and launched SwRI on a journey to build the largest mobile the disc-shaped autonomous robot system in the world, to deliver one of the most powerful laser coating removal solutions to the a. [...] The research results will guide authori- increase the amount of wastewater discharged to the ties on what actions to take to protect the quality and environment and significantly degrade the watershed quantity of water entering the aquifer. [...] and the quality of water recharging the Edwards “We studied the Helotes Creek Watershed because Aquifer.” it is entirely in the contributing and recharge zones of While the findings are applicable to most water- the Edwards Aquifer,” said SwRI’s Mauricio Flores, who sheds in the aquifer’s contributing and recharge zones, helped lead the project. [...] By develop- COOL SOLUTIONS ing these innovative solutions to the problem of fast In addition to developing a thorough understanding of the role that charging, SwRI is helping to smooth the path for the battery chemistry plays in the response to environmental conditions and adoption of BEVs worldwide.