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Gates Promotes Annual Regional FIRST Robotics Competition through Sponsorship

With support from Gates Corporation, over 1,000 students from Colorado proceeded to 2012 FIRST Robotics Colorado Regional Competition, on 23 March. The Mexican and Colorado area students exhibited their robots in the Annual Regional Competition, following a six week project on designing and constructing an original robot.

From Gates Corporation 30 Mar 2012

Utah Regional FIRST Robotics Competition Won by Waterford’s ‘Ravens Robotics’ Team

Ravens Robotics, the High School Robotics Team of Waterford School has won the 2012 Utah Regional FIRST Robotics Competition.

By Andy Choi 29 Mar 2012

IBBME Research Team Develops Intelligent Rehab Robot for Stroke Patients

University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) Associate Professor Alex Mihailidis, along with his research team has developed an intelligent rehab robot on behalf of stroke patients.

By Andy Choi 29 Mar 2012

NVIDIA to Assist 2015 Moon Mission

NVIDIA recently declared that NVIDIA Tesla GPUs has been selected for use by a German team of scientists taking part in a global competition which intends landing a robotic rover on the moon by the year 2015.

By Andy Choi 29 Mar 2012

UTSA iTEC Hosts 2012 Getting Excited About Robotics Competition

The 2012 Getting Excited About Robotics (G.E.A.R.) Competition is being conducted by the Interactive Technology Experience Center (iTEC) in the UTSA College of Engineering on March 31, 2012.

By Andy Choi 28 Mar 2012

National VEX Robotics Event Enable Technology Students to Develop STEM Knowledge

The REC Foundation (Robotics Education and Competition Foundation) hosts a series of dynamic, technology-based programs by combining the national community schools, students, and mentors.

By Andy Choi 28 Mar 2012

Report on Analysis of Global Factory Automation Market

MarketsandMarkets released a new market research report titled ‘Industrial Controls (SCADA, PLC, DCS) and Factory Automation (Field Devices, MES, ERP) Market : Global Forecast and Analysis (2011 - 2016)’.

By Andy Choi 28 Mar 2012

Hughes Continues to Support FIRST Robotics Competition for Science Students

Hughes Network Systems provides broadband satellite solutions and services. It recently declared that it will sponsor the sixth consecutive For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition, once more. Besides offering financial support Chesapeake Regional competition, Hughes executives were the jury for the same.

By Andy Choi 28 Mar 2012

Accuray Launches PlanTouch Software Complementing the CyberKnife Robotic System

A radiation oncology company, Accuray, recently declared the launch of PlanTouch, radiation oncology-based fully integrated software application, which enables the physicians to review and determine the suitable method of radiation treatment for patients, remotely using iPad.

From Accuray Incorporated 28 Mar 2012

Rosetta Radiology Adapts CyberKnife Radiosurgery at its Facility

Manhattan-based Rosetta Radiology declared that it has partnered with Flushing Radiation Oncology to better implement the innovative CyberKnife radiosurgery system to its patients. It will stand out as NYC’s unique hospital facility to offer this advanced technology.

By Andy Choi 28 Mar 2012