Andy Choi

Articles from Andy

HE Robot Introduced for Wet and Humid Environments

Stäubli Robotics has launched the new and much improved six-axis robot series consisting of the TX90, TX60 and the TX40.

27 Apr 2011

Robots to the Rescue of Australian Manufacturing Industry

Specialist Machinery Sales’ Managing Director, Todd Dolling states that robots may be the saving grace of the Australian manufacturing industry.

27 Apr 2011

Consortium Commits $3.6 Million to Create Entrepreneurs Network

This is a five year initiative that will help North Carolina’s Research Triangle become the center for the next lot of high growth companies in America. This is also likely to have great potential to create new job opportunities in the state.

26 Apr 2011

Indiana State University Hosts New Underwater Robotics Program

Indiana State University has organized the first state competition for a new underwater robotics program. The technology and engineering students of the university played host as they volunteered their services for the inaugural SeaPerch state finals.

26 Apr 2011

Robots Video Inside of Fukushima Reactors

At the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan robots are being used to measure the radiation levels. The nuclear power plant that was damaged in the recent earthquake has been coping with maintaining oxygen and temperature levels in the reactor. The presence of radiation leaks has made it a hostile environment for humans.

25 Apr 2011

Carnegie Mellon Researchers Build 'GigaPan Time Machine'

At the Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute engineers have developed computer browser technology to create the ‘GigaPan Time Machine’. This allows viewers to see large, panoramic, high resolution image sequences and videos by zooming in and out of the photographs. The viewer can also simultaneously move back and forth in time.

25 Apr 2011

Royal Philips Buys Minority Stake in Corindus Vascular Robotics

Royal Philips Electronics has bought a minority stake in the Natick based private company Corindus Vascular Robotics. Corindus is a startup company that makes an experimental robot that places stents, balloon catheters and coronary guidewires. The Dutch company hopes to collaborate with Corindus to use the minimally invasive robots in its on cardiology related products.

25 Apr 2011

HECTOR Robot with Insect Like Morphology Developed for Cognitive Skills

The HECTOR robot or Hexapod Cognitive Autonomously Operating Robot with its ant like configuration and six legs was made from some extremely intelligent engineering and a robust exoskeleton made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for smooth operation.

25 Apr 2011

FANUC Honors Schneider Packaging for Exceptional Robotic Integration Achievements

FANUC’S biggest integrator in the Palletizing and case packing segment in North America, Schneider Packaging Equipment has been recognized by FANUC and is to receive four FANUC awards for innovation in usage of Robotics and also in sales volumes.

25 Apr 2011

Restoration Robotics Receives FDA Clearance for Hair Loss Treatment

Restoration Robotics, a medical device company has announced that it has obtained FDA 510K Clearance for its ARTAS System, which would harvest hair follicles from the scalp of men diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia with brown or black straight hair.

25 Apr 2011