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A 'Groundbot' Swarm in Afghanistan

America's swelling ranks of groundbot warriors are being used in new, unexpected, life-saving ways. According to Lt. Col. Dave Thompson, the Marine Corps' top robot-handler, there are more than 2,000 ground robots fighting alongside flesh-and-blood forces in Afghanistan. If these figures are correct, it means one in 50 U.S. troops in Afghanistan is a machine, not a human being.

9 Feb 2011

Astrobotic Technology Books Lunar Explorer SpaceX Falcon 9

Astrobotic Technology Inc. announced it has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch Astrobotic's robotic payload to the Moon on the Falcon 9 spaceflight launch system. The mission could launch as soon as December 2013.

From Astrobotic Technology, Inc 9 Feb 2011

Hybrid Dynamics and Control Laboratory Researchers to Improve Abilities of Unmanned Aircraft

Researchers at the Hybrid Dynamics and Control Laboratory of the UA College of Engineering are working on mathematical investigation and design methodologies for drastically enhancing the abilities of the unmanned surveillance aircraft.

8 Feb 2011

Northrop Grumman Completes Critical Design Review for Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle

Within six months after signing the Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) agreement with the U.S. Army to build three airships, Northrop Grumman's program team has completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) making this the fourth major milestone achieved by the program since contract award.

2 Feb 2011

San Antonio Public Library to Deploy Ultra-Tech Console to Control Undersea Robot

The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has purchased a sophisticated console to be deployed at the San Antonio Public Library that will enable people to control a robot under the ocean.

1 Feb 2011

Liquid Robotics Receives Funding Worth $18 Million

Liquid Robotics, developer of autonomous marine vehicles, has announced that it has received equity-based funding worth $18 million. It is expected that the financing could increase to $23.2 million.

From Liquid Robotics 31 Jan 2011

Bolt Technology Reveals Additional Details on Acquisition of SeaBotix

Bolt Technology has revealed further information of its recent acquisition of SeaBotix, mentioning that the company has offered $10 million for SeaBotix.

30 Jan 2011

Seoul Looks to Foster Innovation in Robotics

The Yonhap News Agency in Seoul reported that the Government has announced it will spend 100 billion WON (US$89.5 million) on robotics related projects to encourage growth in the cutting edge industry.

30 Jan 2011

Underwater Robotics Club Plans to Improve Seawolf III Robot

Underwater Robotics Club, group of electrical and computer engineering students, is working on improving their ‘Seawolf III’ which was unveiled at the 2009 Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International contest.

28 Jan 2011