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New Testing Facility for Home-Care Robot Safety Established in Japan

World’s first testing facility for life-assisting robots has been established in the Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan.

30 Dec 2010

Upper Dublin High School Participates in the FIRST Robotics World Championship

The Upper Dublin High School announced that its robotics team will participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition world championship.

30 Dec 2010

English-Teaching Robots Are Being Tested in South Korean Elementary Schools

Schools in Daegu, South Korea are testing robots to teach English. Currently, 29 Engkey robots are being tested in elementary schools.

30 Dec 2010

SpaCapsule Robotic Massage Therapy System Enjoys Strong Holiday Sales

Wellness and medical equipment producer, Simulated Environment Concepts (SE Concepts) announced that its flagship SpaCapsule robotic massage therapy system has been featured in the FrontGate and Hammacher-Schlemmer publications, as the sales have been improving in the holiday season.

30 Dec 2010

China Creates First Spherical Robot with Retractable Hands

The Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has announced that the country has created its first spherical robot featuring retractable hands.

27 Dec 2010

Stretching Minds to Start Robotics Course at Coventry Transport Museum

Stretching Minds has announced that its first robotics course will be offered at the Coventry Transport Museum in January 2011.

24 Dec 2010

Researchers Develop Robot Controlled by Rat Brain Cells

University of Reading scientists have developed a robot, which is operated by rat brain cells. The cultured brain cells are linked to the control circuit. The live cells build new connections and control the robot.

24 Dec 2010

BUPT Researchers Develop Spherical Mobile Robot

The Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has announced that Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications’ researchers have developed the first ever sphere-shaped mobile robot with retractable arms.

24 Dec 2010

FIRST Receives Funding from Statoil

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) has received a sponsorship worth $1 million from Statoil. This deal has enabled Statoil to be a Global Sponsor of FIRST LEGO League (FLL) for a period of three years.

24 Dec 2010