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Doctoral Researcher Utilizes Humanoid to Study Energy Consumption of Human Joints

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship has been awarded to Dustyn Roberts, who pursues a doctoral degree at New York University’s Polytechnic Institute.

26 May 2011

Can Humanoids Replace Human Astronauts?

Deep space exploration becomes very easy with humanoid robots and space experts are exploring the possibility of future space crafts being flown by robots and controlled remotely from the earth.

20 May 2011

Dennis Hong’s Humanoid Robots Gain Public Attention

Dennis Hong has developed a tiny army of robots in the Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa), which is a research laboratory situated at Virginia Tech. Hong has created around 20 robots, in the shape of spiders, snakes, and humans.

13 May 2011

World Robot Olympiad Arabia Brings Together 300 Teams

The World Robot Olympiad Arabia this year saw 1,500 students form 300 plus teams to participate in the three categories. The WRO 2011 was hosted in the capital city of Abu Dhabi.

5 May 2011

ASIMO to be Unveiled at St. Louis FIRST World Championships

ASIMO, Honda’s most advanced humanoid robot is to make its debut in the 2011 FIRST World Championship in St. Louis from April 28-30, where ASIMO would demonstrate its capabilities in 15 minute sessions.

29 Apr 2011

Motorola Mobility Foundation-Sponsored Teams Advance in FIRST Robotics Competition

The Motorola Mobility Foundation had sponsored some teams this year for the FIRST Robotics Competition. The For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology robotics competition was founded by Dean Kamen to help inspire young students to become science and technology leaders.

27 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

US Senators Look to Advance America's Robotics Future

The United States has decided to narrow the gap with Asian nations in the field of advanced robotics. U.S. Senators are proposing a curriculum that is heavier on technology and science for American high school kids. The STEM or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math plan is seen as an essential part of the path to better paying jobs for the students.

11 Apr 2011

Robots to Clean up Japan’s Radioactive Waste Await Clearance in Europe

While Japan is undergoing a nuclear crisis in the wake of the earthquakes and tsunami, international robotic aid is forthcoming from several nations.

7 Apr 2011

Astronauts to Remove Humanoid Robot from Carrying Crate

According to officials at NASA, a humanoid robot, Robonaut 2 that was delivered to the space station by the shuttle Discovery is estimated to be released out of its packing crate by the end of this month.

8 Mar 2011