Andy Choi

Articles from Andy

PSA Test Improves Survival Rate of Prostate Cancer Patients

A ten-year research study on prostate cancer conducted in Europe, contributed to the development of prostate cancer screening blood test called the prostate-specific antigen (PSA).

12 Mar 2012

MIT Research Team Develops Methods and Software for Optimal Paths in AUVs

A team of engineers at MIT, led by Pierre Lermusiaux has formulated a mathematical procedure, wherein path planning can be optimized for automated underwater vehicles (AUVs) for complex shorelines and in areas where strong shifting currents prevail.

12 Mar 2012

Student Teams Supported by Bechtel to Participate in FIRST Robotics Competition

Bechtel has sponsored eighteen teams belonging to high school, ready to compete in 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition, FRC.

12 Mar 2012

Fire Fighting Robot SAFFiR Designed by NRL

Researchers at the Naval Research Laboratory have organized an interdisciplinary team to construct a humanoid robot that is capable of performing fire-fighting with future combatants. A humanoid-type robot was preferred due to its efficient maneuver in complex environments, besides its promising potentials for warfighting applications in the Navy and Marine Corps.

9 Mar 2012

Perspectives of NDIA's 2012 Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference and Exhibition

The Department of Defense’s report on ‘Ground Robotics Vision’ will be analyzed and presented at the 2012 Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference and Exhibition, co-sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and the Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise (JGRE).

9 Mar 2012

Application of Dextre Robot in RRM

The Canadian Dextre robot and RRM tools were used during the operation of NASA's Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) on the International Space Station, between March 7 and 9, 2012.

9 Mar 2012

Titan Medical Enters MOU with Clinique Generale-Beaulieu for Evaluating Amadeus Robotic Platform

Titan Medical recently declared that it has entered into partnership with Clinique Générale-Beaulieu (CGB), a Geneva-based medical clinic, by signing a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the same.

8 Mar 2012

Washington STEM’s Funds to Help Implement Robots for STEM Education

The community water supply will be investigated by Cheney’s sixth-graders and their observations will be presented to the officials in the city.

8 Mar 2012

Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect to Enhance NYC FIRST Mega Weekend’s Robotics Game

The New York City FIRST Robotics Competition, exhibiting real-life robotics along with events and entertainments including video games will take place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, NY, scheduled from March 16-18, 2012.

8 Mar 2012

iRobot Achieves Military Order Worth $1.5 M For FirstLook Robots

iRobot, a supplier of robotic technology-based solutions, has been presented with a $1.5 M order for its established proprietary model 110 FirstLook robots.

8 Mar 2012