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Media Coalition Launches Research Testing of UAS for News Gathering

A coalition of 15 leading news media companies today launched research testing of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for news gathering in partnership with Virginia Tech, one of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-designated test sites for drone research.

17 Jun 2015

‘The Restless Genius’ to Keynote at RoboBusiness

Ray Kurzweil, called "the restless genius" by The Wall Street Journal and "the ultimate thinking machine" by Forbes, will keynote at RoboBusiness this September in San Jose, CA.

16 Jun 2015

Fully Integrated Gas Turbine Engine System for UAV Propulsion Technology from UAV Turbines

UAV Turbines, Inc. (UAVT) announced that it will be demonstrating for select companies its fully integrated proprietary propulsion system that includes a small engine, filters, a 3kW generator, control system, display, and gas tank to be contained in an enclosed unit that is the size of a mini-refrigerator. This "Engine-in-a-Box," displays system level integration of UAVT's gas turbine technology.

16 Jun 2015

HTE Technologies to Market Adept's Robots in Missouri, Kansas and Southern Illinois

Adept Technology, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent robots, autonomous mobile solutions and services, announced today that it has added a new distributor, HTE Technologies, Inc. A full-service automation provider, HTE Technologies will market and support Adept's portfolio of industrial robots and autonomous mobile robots in Missouri, Kansas and Southern Illinois.

16 Jun 2015

Indiana State University Receives Approval to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Unmanned Systems

Indiana State University's unmanned systems program has received another boost with approval to offer a bachelor's degree beginning this fall.

16 Jun 2015

NASA Awards $100,000 to Mountaineers Team for Completing Sample Return Robot Challenge Level 2

NASA has awarded $100,000 in prize money to the Mountaineers, a team from West Virginia University, Morgantown, for successfully completing Level 2 of the Sample Return Robot Challenge, part of the agency's Centennial Challenges prize program.

15 Jun 2015

First Edition of 'UAE AI & Robotics Award for Good’ Starts Accepting Entries

A US$ 1 million award, announced by the UAE to find innovative solutions in civilian application of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), will start accepting entries for the award from June 7, 2015. This is the first edition of the 'UAE AI & Robotics Award for Good', and it is open to individuals, teams, universities and companies from around the world.

8 Jun 2015

Kaman Aerosystems Division Resumes Production of Commercial K-MAX Heavy-Lift Utility Helicopters

Kaman Corporation announced today that its Aerosystems division has resumed production of commercial K-MAX® heavy-lift utility helicopters. The aircraft will be manufactured at Kaman’s Jacksonville, Florida and Bloomfield, Connecticut facilities and production and hiring for the program has already begun. The first new helicopter is expected to be delivered in early-2017.

8 Jun 2015

Northrop Grumman Remotec Introduces Andros FX Robot to Counter Vehicle-Borne IEDs

Northrop Grumman Corporation's subsidiary Remotec Inc. has unveiled the Andros FX(TM), a more capable and dexterous unmanned ground vehicle designed to defeat a wide range of threats including vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED).

8 Jun 2015

First NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft Unveiled

Expanding NATO's joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and its industry partners together with NATO leaders unveiled the first NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) aircraft to an audience of customers, distinguished guests, employees and community leaders.

8 Jun 2015