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Robolink Multi-Axis Joint Modules from igus Available for Sale

Igus announced that the Robolink multi-axis joint modules were now available for ordering. Robolink is used in humanoid robots and other automation applications. Robolink comes with a variety of options and components, such as drive units, high-strength Bowden cables and attachment accessories for robotic arms.

From igus Inc. 18 Jul 2011

NSF Funds New Effort in Robotics, Neuroscience and Electromechanical Devices

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced an $18.5 million grant to establish a multi-institution Engineering Research Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering located at the University of Washington. The center is to be launched this month and will be based in the Russel Hall on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington.

17 Jul 2011

Researchers of LIREC Project Develop Digital and Interactive Companion Robot

Robots that have shown various expressions through their faces have always been fascinating to look at. It is truly amazing to see how much of emotion is poured out of a robot’s face.

16 Jul 2011

Firebirds Robotic Team Demonstrates Robotic Skills at Springfield Township

The Firebirds Robotic team from the Mount St. Joseph’s Academy demonstrated their robotic skills at the Free Library of the Springfield Township on Tuesday.

16 Jul 2011

Carnegie Mellon University Develops Multi-Robot for LEGO MINDSTORMS

The Robotics Academy at the Carnegie Mellon University has developed a new multi-robot for the LEGO MINDSTORMS system. The new system makes use of NXTBee, which is an X-bee- based radio system used by Lego Mindstorms manufactured by Dexter Industries.

15 Jul 2011

Barrett Technology Enters Strategic Partnership with Leeman China

Barrett Technology, a designer and manufacturer of advanced robotic manipulators, has entered into a strategic partnership with Leeman China, a supplier of mobile platforms. The partnership will cover China and Hong Kong.

13 Jul 2011

Sheet Metal Fabricator Provides Robotic Welding Services

National Metal Fabricators (NMF), a provider of custom sheet metal fabrication services for the industrial and manufacturing sectors, is offering robotic welding services.

13 Jul 2011

U.S. Robots Excel at RoboCup 2011

Mechanical engineers from Virginia Tech won the world cup for robotic soccer this Sunday. They were the only team to enter from the United States and they won first place in the adult sized and child sized robots categories at the RoboCup 2011.

12 Jul 2011

Thirty Meter Telescope Project Sponsors Student Robotics Teams in Hawaii

The Thirty Meter telescope (TMT) Project is contributing towards encouraging fun and learning in science and technology by sponsoring a number of robotics clubs in Hawaii. TMT had begun the effort two years ago, and has been successful in bringing together students across the state.

12 Jul 2011

Fraunhofer Institute Develops Industrial Safety Solution to Prevent Human-Robot Collision

The Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF has come up with a safety solution for preventing robots and humans from colliding with each other in the work environment.

11 Jul 2011