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CES2016: ZEROTECH Highlights Compact Consumer 4K Drone That Carries Mechanical Stabilization Gimbal

On January 5, 2016, Qualcomm announced a smart chip-based design platform at CES, and the first partner in drones area for worldwide rights is ZEROTECH from China.

6 Jan 2016

iRobot Board Authorizes New Share Repurchase Program

iRobot Corp., a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program to mitigate the dilutive impact of shares issued under the company's various employee stock and stock option plans.

From iRobot Corporation 29 Dec 2015

Airwheel to Highlight Upgraded Fire New Electric Scooters at CES 2016

Abstract: CES, also known as the Consumer Electronics Show that was inaugurated 48 years ago, is an internationally renowned electronics and technology trade exhibition, attracting major companies and industry professionals worldwide. This year, the long-anticipated event will be held from Jan 6th to Jan 9th, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada, United States. Airwheel shows off its fire new electric scooters with upgraded and humanized design on CES.

22 Dec 2015

Researchers Teach Robots to Watch and Learn From Instructional Videos

When you hire new workers you might sit them down to watch an instructional video on how to do the job. What happens when you buy a new robot?

22 Dec 2015

Robotics to Teach STEM

An engineering professor at Montana State University has developed a non-credit online course that introduces robotics as a method for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM.

18 Dec 2015

New Mathematical Models Can Provide Better and Cheaper Robotic Systems

Mossige defended his PhD thesis at the University of Stavanger on 26 August. The thesis focuses on the testing of robotic systems.

16 Dec 2015

Securifi Expands Almond Smart Home Automation Hub with Integration of Nest Thermostat and Nest Protect

Securifi, creator of the world's first touchscreen wireless router, today announced the integration of Almond+ and Almond 2015 with the Nest Thermostat and Nest Protect, creating the ultimate experience in smart home automation. Almond users can now get smarter with the addition of WiFi presence sensors, local controls, and one-touch controls for screen settings.

16 Dec 2015

IKILOCK to Unveil Home Security and Connectivity Devices at International CES

IKILOCK, an innovative French startup company will unveil three new technology products at the International CES, which takes place in Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2016.

16 Dec 2015

FIRST Robotics to Reveal 2016 Game for Annual Competition on Jan. 9

FIRST Robotics will reveal the 2016 game for its annual competition at a Kick-Off event at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9 at Spencerport High School’s auditorium. The live, worldwide telecast will include FIRST founder Dean Kamen along with a group of supporters from industry, academia, government and entertainment.

9 Dec 2015

Drone Subsystem Supplier Artosyn Adopts Sonics' NoC

Have you ever thought about the disposable plastic straw in your drink at a restaurant? When you finish your meal and leave, what happens to the straw? Just ask the 14 elementary and middle school teams from the Capital Region that will compete in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Regional Qualifying Tournament on Dec. 12 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

9 Dec 2015