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ASU's Cronkite Innovation Day to Feature Telepresence Robots, Indoor Drones, and Wearable Technologies

Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is hosting a public expo featuring a host of cutting-edge technologies impacting journalism’s future.

30 Jan 2017

MSU College of Engineering Hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Competition

When the Redneck Robotics team from Sun River turned their robot loose in Montana State University’s Shroyer Gym on Friday, it homed in on blue lights lining the playing field’s edge, deftly extended an arm and hit a button, racking up points right away.

30 Jan 2017

Mitsubishi Electric's Ultra-thin Inspection Robot Extends Availability of Power Generators

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced the development of a 19.9-mm-thin inspection robot that can perform power generator inspection by passing through the narrow gap between the stator and rotor, eliminating the requirement to remove the rotor. This robot reduces time and cost of inspections and helps increase the availability and reliability of power generators.

25 Jan 2017

Using Simulation to Analyze and Optimize Soft Robotic Systems

Simulation is a valuable tool to improve the energy efficiency of machines and it is now being used to analyze and optimize soft robotic systems to increase their utility, as described in an article published in Soft Robotics, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

24 Jan 2017

Open-Source Tactile Fingertip Sensor Wins International Soft Robotics Competition

An open-source 3D-printed fingertip that can 'feel' in a similar way to the human sense of touch has won an international Soft Robotics competition for its contribution to soft robotics research.

19 Jan 2017

Researchers Quantify Significant Metabolic Energy Savings Gained from Wearable Gait-Improving Robot

Last year, Harvard’s soft exosuit team provided first proof-of-concept results showing that its wearable robot could lower energy expenditure in healthy people walking with a load on their back.

19 Jan 2017

ROOBO Launches PuddingBeanQ Companion Robot for Kids at CES

An adorable, small robot that can answer those innumerable ‘why” questions from young children is unveiled at CES by global technology intelligence platform ROOBO.

9 Jan 2017

Vincross to Display All-Terrain Six-Legged Robot at CES 2017

From January 5 to 8, 2017, Vincross will be showcasing HEXA, an all-terrain six-legged robot, at CES® 2017 in Las Vegas.

5 Jan 2017

CES 2017: AvatarMind to Unveil New iPal Social Companion Robot

AvatarMind invites CES attendees to be among the first to get hands-on experience with the new iPal™ social companion robot at the iPal Playground, Booth #44754 in the Family and Technology Marketplace at the Sands Expo during CES 2017

5 Jan 2017

LG to Showcase Groundbreaking New Lineup of Intelligent Robots at CES 2017

This week at CES® 2017 in Las Vegas, LG Electronics (LG) will showcase a groundbreaking new lineup of intelligent robots, as part of the company's innovations in artificial intelligence and developments in the IoT ecosystem. The lineup includes a home robot that doubles as a smart home gateway and intelligent home notification center, enhancing convenience in users' day-to-day lives.

5 Jan 2017