Andy Choi

Articles from Andy

Smart Cameras Simplify Installation of Machine-Vision Applications

Microscan has introduced a range of products that simplify the installation of machine-vision applications. The Autovision range of products also offer a toolset that delivers reliable identification and inspection.

30 Jun 2011

Robotic Boat with GPS System and Water Cannon Wins Competition

Students of the University of Rhode Island (URI) have developed a boat that won the first place in a robotic boat competition. The competition was held in Virginia from June 9 to 12, 2011.

30 Jun 2011

Researchers Develop Robotic Language to Aid Communication Among Robots

Robots that are able to communicate with each other are in a position to come out of dangerous situations such as fire breakouts by working in teams.

30 Jun 2011

Robot with Photography Skills Captures Images of Human Faces

Artist Geoffrey Hicks has created ‘The Photographer’, which is a robot consisting of a digital camera fixed to its arm. The robotic arm is controlled by a computer.

30 Jun 2011

National Science Foundation Leads National Robotics Initiative

The National Science Foundation has joined hands with the United States Department of Agriculture, NASA and National Institutes of Health in their effort towards advancing the interaction between humans and robots.

30 Jun 2011

SeaFloor Drill from Schilling Robotics and Greg Drilling Passes Factory Acceptance Test

Schilling Robotics and Gregg Drilling have announced that their Sea Floor Drill has cleared the Factory Acceptance Test. Gregg will start the field testing of the new drill in Vancouver in July.

30 Jun 2011

Mayekawa's High-Speed Pork Thigh Deboning Robot Uses X-rays

Mayekawa, a robotics company based out of Japan, has developed an ultra-high speed pork thigh deboning machine. This machine is capable of deboning 500 pork thighs in one hour.

30 Jun 2011

University of Arizona Student Developing Underwater Robots for Exploration and Defense

For engineering senior Eduardo Moreno from the University of Arizona this summer will not be spent idly. He will spend this summer building underwater robots that will be tested and used in exploration and national defense.

29 Jun 2011

Nevada Says Yes to Driverless Cars

The state of Nevada has passed a bill approving driverless cars on its roads. The Assembly Bill 511 is the first such legislation in the country. The Department of Transportation in the state is to now draw up rules to authorize driverless cars.

29 Jun 2011

KUKA Robotics Presents Flexible Automation Solutions at GIFA

KUKA Robotics showcased the new QUANTEC product generation at GIFA, starting on the 28th of June. The KUKA WorkVisual software platform along with the KR C4 robot controller will greatly simplify the automation of the foundry industry.

29 Jun 2011