Aerospace Robotics News

Robonaut 2 Set for Space

Robonaut 2 is ready to go where no humanoid robot has gone before, into outer space. The robot created by NASA is all set to ride on the final flight of space shuttle Discovery up to the International Space Station.

Yushin to Display Latest HSA and TSXA Series of High-Speed Robots

Yushin Precision Equipment has developed the latest series of top-entry HSA and side-entry TSXA robots. These light-weight, high-speed and servo-powered robots will be showcased in Hall 12, Stand E51 at the K 2010 event in Dusseldorf.

First Humanoid in Space

The first Humanoid is ready to go into space after 15 years of behind the scenes preparation. The robot called Robonaut 2 is set for a trip on the space shuttle Discovery on the first of November this year.

Canadian Space Agency Awards Contract for Robotic Arm

Toronto based robotics company, Engineering Services Inc., is to build a robotic arm which be a prototype for use on a Mars or Lunar rover. They have been awarded a $3 million contract from the Canadian Space Agency for the project.

Montana State University Releases Online Robotics Course for Teachers

Montana State University has launched ‘Using Robots in Lunar Exploration’ (Physics 591-01), a new online robotics course for teachers handling science, math and technology subjects and is scheduled between October 4 and November 9. On completion, the teachers will receive one graduate credit from the University.

NASA Encourages High School Students for Developing Robotic Software

NASA, in partnership with Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has launched a robotics programming competition called ‘Zero Robotics’ for high school students.

GFK to Develop Automated Baggage Screening

Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) has received an award of $600,000 from The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for developing an innovative Inline luggage Managing System ensuring safety at airports