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Innovative Robotic Aircraft to Fly at AUVSI Competition

A Simon Fraser University research team will test its robotic aircraft at this week’s international competition at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the 10th annual Student Unmanned Air Systems (SUAS) Competition which takes place from June 13 to 17. The main competition is on Friday and Saturday.

15 Jun 2012

NASA’s Centennial Challenges Robot Competition on June 16

On June 16, 2012, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will have six teams of national engineers competing for $1.5 M worth agency-funded prize. The event will be represented by NASA Chief Technologist Mason Peck and NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver. The inaugural event will be held within the campus facility of WPI in Worcester. Garver will attend this event along with congressional and local officials.

13 Jun 2012

AeroVironment Receives Order for 12 Unmanned Aircraft Systems

On behalf of the Swedish Army, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded a fixed price order to AeroVironment to deliver 12 small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

From AeroVironment, Inc. 13 Jun 2012

Installation of Spacex Dragon Capsule in Space Station

SpaceX's Dragon capsule was successfully integrated to the space station by the International Space Station's Expedition 31 crew. This commercial company is the first to achieve such space operation.

28 May 2012

AeroVironment’s Newly Launched Digital Wasp AE Small UAS to Support BATMAV Program

AeroVironment unveils Wasp AE small unmanned aircraft system in addition to declaring that it has been certified by the U.S. Air Force to implement in the Battlefield Air Targeting Micro Air Vehicle (BATMAV) program.

From AeroVironment, Inc. 24 May 2012

NASA and CSA to Present Robotic Refueling Mission Results at the Workshop

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt hosts On-Orbit Satellite Servicing, the Second International Workshop, during which NASA and the Canadian Space Agency will present results till date from the satellite-servicing Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) at Maryland from May 30 to 31, 2012.

21 May 2012

K-MAX Unmanned Aerial Cargo Hauler Achieves Deployment Extension

Within four months, over 1M pounds have been achieved with two unmanned K-MAX helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps in Afghanistan. As a part of deployment extension, it will continue to stay in theater till September.

11 May 2012

Volz Servo’s Recent Contract Complements AAI’s Aerosonde SUAS Contract

Volz Servos has achieved orders from AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Complementing this contract, the company will deliver servos for Aerosonde Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS).

7 May 2012

Astrobotic Technology Secures NASA Contract for Lunar Expedition

Astrobotic Technology has received a NASA contract to validate the efficiency of its polar rover in deploying ice-prospecting payloads for lunar expedition. Space exploration can be made cost-effective as ice generates methane, water, oxygen, and rocket propellant.

From Astrobotic Technology, Inc 25 Apr 2012

Penn State Researchers Throw Light on Exobots for Discovering Extraterrestrial Life

A Penn State engineer presumes that exobots , which are autonomous, self-replicating robots can effectively carry out exploring the universe, discovering extraterrestrial life and removing space debris. This is the 50th year for the Search of extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).

20 Apr 2012