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Boomerang Systems to Collaborate with Paramount Group On West Coast Project

Boomerang Systems, an innovator and producer of automated robotic parking and self storage systems, recently declared that it has achieved a supply contract for its innovative RoboticValet Parking System in a U.S. west coast’s multifamily residential project.

By Andy Choi 4 Apr 2012

AeroVironment Delivers Modular Gimbaled Sensor Payload on RQ-11B Raven Small UAS

AeroVironment, Army Aviation Association of America recently launched a new miniature gimbaled sensor payload on the battle-tested RQ-11B Raven small unmanned aircraft system (UAS).

From AeroVironment, Inc. 4 Apr 2012

Students Win Northeast Utilities FIRST Connecticut Regional Robotics Competition

Following their triumph in the Northeast Utilities FIRST Connecticut Regional Robotics Competition, three student teams from New York and Connecticut will progress to the FIRST Championship scheduled from April 25 to 28 at St. Louis, Missouri.

By Andy Choi 3 Apr 2012

Mazor Robotics Delivers Renaissance System to Florida Hospital Carrollwood

Mazor Robotics, a supplier of innovative surgical robots and novel products for spine surgery, has recently declared that its Renaissance system has been procured by a Florida-based 120-bed community hospital in Tampa, Florida.

From Medtronic 3 Apr 2012

NASA Presentation Investigates Potentials and Prospects of Marine Robots

A research conference will be hosted on April 3 at NASA's Langley Research Center in Reid Conference Center, where Bill Vass, CEO of Liquid Robotics will deliver a presentation titled ‘Where the Cloud Meets the Ocean’.

By Andy Choi 2 Apr 2012

Saarland Research Team Develops Dexterous Robotic Hand

In association with Bologna and Naples scientists, the Saarland University researchers have constructed a robotic hand using actuators, which is larger than a human arm. Having the ability to twist strings, the small electric motors were used as essential components for designing the innovative string actuator. Though delicate, the robotic hand will be a powerful tool for operation in harsh environments or for assisting house-hold chores.

By Andy Choi 2 Apr 2012

KUKA Robotics to Introduce KR QUANTEC Robot Series at NPE 2012

KUKA Robotics’ KR QUANTEC K shelf-mounted robot array will make its first appearance in North America during the launch of the QUANTEC KR 120 R3900 Ultra.

From KUKA Aktiengesellschaft 2 Apr 2012

Sengistix and CRSI Promote Ohio Remote Monitoring

Sengistix and Champaign Residential Services have declared a partnership in order to offer remote monitoring services enabled by the Individual Options waiver rule of Ohio from the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2012

BZ Gel with Excellent Oscillating Property- A Boon to Robotics

Researchers at Pitt and MIT complete the first demonstration of oscillating gels. These gels, when subjected to mechanical pressure, are capable of being revived.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2012

OLogic’s New Kickstarter to Support Oddwerx Smartphone Robot for Android and iPhone

The Oddwerx Autonomous Smartphone Robot transforms the iPhone or Android phone into an autonomous robot. Oddwerx is OLogic’s brainchild and supports a majority of advanced robotics R&D projects including Google Cellbots project, Willow Garage’s ROS, and MyRobots’ Cloud Robotics.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2012

National Robotics Competition at Walter.E.Washington Convention Center

Funded by NASA and other organizations, an international student robotics competition is being conducted on March 30 and 31, 2012. The event takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, in Washington. Several media representatives have been invited for the event, which is open to public.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2012

Researchers Develop Humanoid Robot Cyberplasm for Detecting Human Diseases

Supported by the UK-based Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the USA-based National Science Foundation (NSF), a tiny prototype humanoid robot is being developed for the detection of human diseases.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2012

Adept Technology Showcases Quattro s650 Robot at INDUSTRIE Paris 2012 show

Adept Technology, a supplier of autonomous mobile solutions and intelligent robots declared that it will exhibit its range of simplified solutions this week at the INDUSTRIE Paris 2012 show in Paris, France at the Paris Nord Villepinte.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2012

Luna Innovations and Intuitive Surgical Enter Development and Supply Agreement

Luna Innovations recently declared that following its commercial agreement with Intuitive Surgical, its development initiative will be extended through 2012. This partnership will enable the development of Intuitive’s medical robotic products being incorporated with the shape and position sensing technology of Luna.

By Andy Choi 30 Mar 2012

GeckoSystems Offers SafePath Technology for Mobile Robots Systems

GeckoSystems recently declared that its portfolio of fundamental mobile robot solutions for automatic, self-navigation was designated ‘SafePath Enabled.’ This validation was presented as a result of improvements and upgrades implemented on GeckoNav.

From GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. 30 Mar 2012