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A-T Solutions Collaborates with HDT Global for Robotic Arm to Support Military Services

Washington- based A-T Solutions is an international firm providing counter- and anti- terrorism professional solutions.

By Andy Choi 22 Mar 2012

Health Robotics Enlisted Among Top 50 World Robot Companies

Health Robotics recently declared that it has been complemented with additional recognition for its global customer achievements in the USA. It has been recognized in the Robotics' Business Review Top 50 list, representing its efficiency.

By Andy Choi 21 Mar 2012

Inauguration of NRL’S Laboratory for Autonomous Research

The Naval Research Laboratory announces the inauguration of its Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research (LASR). This newly opened LASR facility will incorporate the components of science and technology into research prototype systems.

By Andy Choi 19 Mar 2012

Robotic Planetary Lake Lander-TEX II, Unveiled by UA Engineer

UA’s engineer Wolfgang Fink has developed an autonomous robotic lake lander to enable planet exploration. He belongs to the department of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Arizona.

By Andy Choi 19 Mar 2012

Robotics Rodeo III to be Hosted at Fort Benning

In order to host the Robotics Rodeo III, the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center has collaborated with the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), and the Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC). The third Robotics Rodeo will be launched at the GA-based Maneuver Battle Lab from June 20-29, 2012.

By Andy Choi 19 Mar 2012

PanAm HIFU to Install EDAP’s Robotic Ablatherm Technology for Prostate Cancer Treatment

EDAP TMS SA, a company specializing in therapeutic ultrasound, declared that it will collaborate with PanAm HIFU to provide prostate cancer patients of North America with minimally invasive HIFU treatment, following the deployment of an Ablatherm device in Cancun, Mexico. Located in Sarasota, FL, PanAm HIFU is a urology practice that treats prostate cancer patients with Ablatherm-HIFU in Cancun, Mexico and also London, England.

By Andy Choi 17 Mar 2012

iRobot Launches Innovative Scooba Floor Washing Robots

iRobot, a supplier of robotic technology-based solutions, recently declared that its product portfolio has been complemented with a new series of Scooba Floor Washing Robots.

From iRobot Corporation 17 Mar 2012

ReconRobotics to Supply Recon Scout XT Robots for U.S. Marine Corps

ReconRobotics recently declared that it has achieved a contract worth $1.7 million from the Robotic Systems Joint Project Office (RS JPO) to deliver 126 Recon Scout XT micro-robot kits for the U.S. Marine Corps. The Recon Scout XT is expected to be delivered by April 30, 2012.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2012

Robotics Teams Participate in Richmond Regional Tournament

The Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at Richmond, Virginia will have several robotic engineers participating in the tournament, which is being held from March 16 to 17.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2012

BP Supports Liquid Robotics’ PacX Challenge

Liquid Robotics, a provider of ocean data services, has declared that BP has accepted to be PacX Challenge’s exclusive oil and gas corporate supporter. The PacX Challenge includes four Liquid Robotics' Wave Gliders, designed to comprehend the various potentials concealed in oceans.

From Liquid Robotics 16 Mar 2012

Using Hand Gestures to Direct Robot Planes

Researchers at MIT are developing a system that will enable aircraft-carrier crew to guide autonomous planes on the carrier deck by using certain standard hand gestures. Due to the growing implementation of robot planes for routine air missions, the MIT researchers are developing a system based on similar gestures.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2012

HighRes Biosolutions Unveils Bench Top Laboratory Automation System

HighRes Biosolutions has declared the launch of a new, advanced bench top laboratory automation system ‘ACell’. It is compact, ensures secure bench top use, capable of rapid operation, and compatible with all HighRes' advanced storage devices.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2012

ABB Robotics Releases Versatile and Cost-Effective PalletPack 460

ABB Robotics has unveiled the PalletPack 460, a specifically designed package made up of robotic palletizing components. It is characterized by the new IRB 460 robot that supports high-speed end-of-line palletizing. Integrated hardware with full documentation has been incorporated in this innovative configuration.

From ABB Robotics 16 Mar 2012

NASA and CSA Devise Robotic Capabilities to Improve Satellite Servicing

The ability of remotely controlled robots to operate in space has been manifested through the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) experiment conducted by NASA on board the ISS. Dextre, the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) robot, recently achieved the satellite-servicing tasks.

By Andy Choi 15 Mar 2012

Florida Hospital Purchases Mazor Robotics’ Renaissance System

Mazor Robotics, a supplier of surgical robots, declared that its Renaissance system has been procured by a Florida-based Hospital. Renaissance is the company’s advanced surgical guidance system designed for effective spine procedures. Celebration Health hospital will deploy Mazor’s Renaissance system in its facility.

From Medtronic 15 Mar 2012