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£1.6 Million Study to Compare the Use of Robots and Standard Methods in Orthopedic Surgery

A major national study will pitch human skill against machine precision as it compares the benefits of knee replacement surgery performed using a robot to a surgeon using traditional methods.

30 Jun 2021

Label-Free Digital Pathology Helps Detect Lung Cancer

The type of lung cancer can vary the prognosis and effective therapies. In the past, it took many days to accurately determine the underlying mutation.

29 Jun 2021

New AI Tool Could Help Mitigate the Spread of Diseases Caused by Viruses

A new study performed at the University of Liverpool could help researchers alleviate the future spread of livestock and zoonotic diseases caused by viruses.

28 Jun 2021

Scientists Make AI Breakthrough in Premature Infant Care

James Cook University scientists in Australia believe they have made a breakthrough in the science of keeping premature babies alive.

28 Jun 2021

Pepper the Robot Joins School to Support Autistic Young People

A socially intelligent robot is lending a helping hand to pupils at a special needs school in Somerset, England, as part of a project led by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) researchers.

25 Jun 2021

Flexible, Soft Robots Show Huge Promise for the Future

Imagine flexible surgical instruments that can twist and turn in all directions like miniature octopus arms, or how about large and powerful robot tentacles that can work closely and safely with human workers on production lines.

23 Jun 2021

NAU Mechanical Engineer Awarded NSF Grant for Robot-Assisted Wearable Rehabilitation Strategy

Zach Lerner, an assistant professor in Northern Arizona University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, was recently awarded a $538,563 grant from the National Science Foundation to build on his research into restoring neuromuscular function and augmenting human ability through the design, control and testing of robotic exoskeletons.

22 Jun 2021

Robot-Assisted Surgery Becomes a Reality

A new robot can now help cardiac surgeons to better plan the operations and enhance their surgical field view.

21 Jun 2021

Milrem Robotics' Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle to be Presented at Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA Conference

?With over 80 delegates confirmed, the inaugural Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA Conference taking place virtually on June 21st and 22nd 2021 will provide a valuable forum for the military robotics community to gather and share new opportunities, as well as to explore the challenges emerging in this rapidly changing area.

18 Jun 2021

UVD Robots Selected by Global Facility Management Company ISS to Provide Autonomous Disinfection Robots

Today, Blue Ocean Robotics the manufacturer of UVD Robots for autonomous UV-C disinfection announced that it was selected by ISS World Services, a world leading global workplace experience and facility management company, to provide autonomous robots for disinfection as part of ISS’ global offering.

17 Jun 2021