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Shadow Hawk Munition from Lockheed Martin Achieves Initial Launch

Lockheed Martin has achieved the initial launch of a Shadow Hawk precision-guided weapon. This successful direct target hit was conducted recently from a Shadow 200 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 3 May 2012

Dunn + Bradstreet’s Top Credit Rating Presented to Unmanned Aircraft Company, Griffon Aerospace

Griffon Aerospace’s Business Category has achieved the Dunn and Bradstreet’s premium rating this week. Griffon is a developing company with zero debt philosophy and solid financial practices.

By Andy Choi 3 May 2012

Bristol Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Robot

Bristol Robotics Laboratory’s (BRL) Dr Jonathan Rossiter has achieved a research project grant to carry out his two-year research initiative titled ‘A robot that decomposes: towards biodegradable robotic organisms’.

By Andy Choi 3 May 2012

RMT Robotics-Sponsored Rookie Inspiration Award Presented to the First Robotics Team

MakeShift Robotics Team

2 May 2012

Social Robots for Elderly Assistance - Researchers' Meeting Announced

On May 2-4, 2012, a group of about 25 European researchers will meet at the University of Orebro, Sweden, to design robots that can help the elderly and their family to live a better and more independent life. The event is part of the project "Robot-Era", which is funded by the European Commission and which will last for 4 years, from January 2012 to December 2015. The project, coordinated by the Italian "Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna", includes a mix of universities, research centers, private companies and public bodies from four EU countries: Italy, the UK, Germany and Sweden.

1 May 2012

QUAN to Offer Revolutionary Robotic Limbs for Wounded Veterans

Quantum International prepares to provide bionic solutions to an extensive population of patients. With the existence of several promising potentials, Quantum will soon develop new robotic limbs that will reassure independence to amputees, specifically wounded veterans.

By Andy Choi 30 Apr 2012

Microscan Demonstrates AutoVISION Series During 2012 Korea Vision Show

Microscan, a machine vision and lighting solutions company displayed a comprehensive portfolio of its innovative products at the Korea Vision Show that was held in Seoul, between April 3 and 6 2012.

By Andy Choi 30 Apr 2012

Revised Version of FIRST Tech Challenge Options to Support Robot Development

Established by Dean Kamen, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) has declared that the newly-revised FIRST Tech Challenge(FTC) robot-build rules are expected to come into effect during the period of 2012-2013.

By Andy Choi 30 Apr 2012

Market Analysis of Unmanned Aerial Systems by Frost & Sullivan

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones have been found to be highly successful all throughout the latest conflicts.

By Andy Choi 30 Apr 2012

Sponsorship to Enable Credit Valley Hospital Foundation to Establish Surgical Robotics Program

The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation has received $1M from two Mississauga-based philanthropists to host a surgical robotics program.

By Andy Choi 30 Apr 2012

Revolutionary Robotic Device Pediatric Lokomat Pro to be Introduced at Rehabilitation Hospital

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, together with CIBC declared a research study.

By Andy Choi 30 Apr 2012

ADTI Incorporates Seek and avoid Technology to UAV

Advanced Defense Technologies recently declared first commercial applications for border security.

By Andy Choi 30 Apr 2012

Stevens Robotic Team Participates in 5th International RoboBoat Competition

As part of capstone senior project, the Stevens Institute of Technology Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) Senior Design Team is all set to participate at the international event based on unmanned vessel technology.

By Andy Choi 27 Apr 2012

2012 Panasonic CDC Declares Winners of Robotic Challenge

The winning team of Panasonic Creative Design Challenge (CDC) included three Delbarton School students who competed against 27 high school teams in New Jersey. Panasonic CDC was conducted at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), where students were honored for their innovative design and construction of a space exploration robotic device.

From Panasonic Corporation of North America 27 Apr 2012