Andy Choi

Articles from Andy

Carnegie Mellon University Observes National Robotics Week with Mobot Races and Robot Demonstrations

The Second Annual National Robotics Week was celebrated by Carnegie Mellon University with a host of research project demonstrations at the Robotics Institute. In addition, the Teruko Yata Memorial Lecture and the yearly Mobot races were also conducted.

16 Apr 2011

OCME Launches Integrated Robotic Palletizing Systems

OCME, a well known supplier of conventional and robotic palletizing systems, has introduced new advancements in palletizing systems.

16 Apr 2011

IHMC Develops Mina Robotic Device for Individuals with Limited Mobility

Mina, a new robotic exoskeleton, was unveiled by Dr. Kenneth Ford, CEO and Director of the Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) along with the institute researchers.

16 Apr 2011

Henry Ford Hospital Performs Partial Nephrectomy Using Robotically Controlled Ultrasound Probe

The Henry Ford Vattikuti Urology Institute gets the credit for using the first robotically controlled Ultrasound probe for removal of cancerous tumor from the kidney.

16 Apr 2011

Robotic Teams from High Schools Head to Virginia Regional FIRST Robotics Competition

Numerous budding engineers, passionate about robotics would participate in the Virginia Regional FIRST Robotics competition in Richmond from April 8 to 9.

15 Apr 2011

Robotic Prescription Filler for Cherokee Health Center

The Cherokee Nation Redbird Smith Health Center underwent a remodeling recently and now has a new robotic system, which would help them to fill prescriptions speedily and reduce the waiting time for the patient.

15 Apr 2011

Japan Accepts QinetiQ Unmanned Vehicle Vision Systems for Disaster Relief

The Japanese Government has agreed to use QinetiQ North America’s unmanned vehicle vision equipment for the disaster recovery work taking place in tsunami and earthquake hit Japan.

15 Apr 2011

Bluefin Robotics to Develop UUV for Detection and Neutralization of IED Devices

Bluefin Robotics based in Quincy, Massachusetts is trying to develop an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), which would be used for identification and demolition of underwater improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and ship hull mines as per an agreement with the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) worth $30 millions.

15 Apr 2011

BioMicroLab Launches New Automation Solutions

BioMicroLab, a supplier of automation solutions for biobanks, drug discovery companies and biotech organizations, launches two new automation solutions XL20 LevelCheck module and the XL20 Tube Handling Instrument at the SBS 2011’s 17th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Orlando in Florida.

15 Apr 2011

Hansen Medical Submits 510(k) Application with FDA for Vascular Robotics

Hansen Medical, Inc. has submitted a 510 (k) pre-market notification application with the United States Food and Drug Administration for its Vascular Robotics System and Catheter. The company is a global leader in flexible robotics and develops robotic technology for accurate 3D control of catheter movement.

12 Apr 2011