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Liquid Robotics’ Unmanned Wave Powered Vehicles Break World Record for Distance

Liquid Robotics, an innovator of the first wave-powered Wave Glider marine robot, recently declared that its PacX Challenge Wave Gliders have covered a distance of 3200 nautical miles (NM), which is a world record for distance covered by an unmanned wave powered vehicle.

From Liquid Robotics 15 Mar 2012

NASA and GM Develop Robotic Gloves for Manual Application

NASA, in association with General Motors, is fabricating a robotic glove that will ensure safety and reduce potential risks in the tasks performed by astronauts and autoworkers.

By Andy Choi 15 Mar 2012

Adept Technology to Display Packaging Automation Solutions at CFIA Food Processing Show

Adept Technology, a supplier of autonomous mobile solutions and intelligent robots, declared that it will participate at the CFIA Rennes 2012 show in Rennes, France. At the show, Adept will display its solutions for high-speed packaging and material handling applications.

By Andy Choi 15 Mar 2012

AeroVironment Secures U.S. Army Contract to Deliver RQ-11B Raven Small Unmanned Aircraft System

AeroVironment recently declared that it has been presented with a new contract worth $11,095,872 from the U.S. Army on March 1, 2012.

From AeroVironment, Inc. 15 Mar 2012

NASA CTO to Visit Honeybee Robotics in Pasadena

Mason Peck, the Chief Technologist at NASA, will pay a visit to the Honeybee Robotics in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday, March 14.

By Andy Choi 14 Mar 2012

Mazor Robotics and Cicel Science + Technology Sign Distribution Agreement

Mazor Robotics, provider of surgical robots, has entered into an agreement with Cicel Science and Technology, in order to distribute its Renaissance system in China. Mazor Robotics’ renaissance system is an advanced surgical guidance system for spine procedures.

From Medtronic 14 Mar 2012

Dextre Robot Accomplishes Intricate Operation in Space

Dextre, the CSA’s robot on board the ISS, has achieved the most complicated operation in space. Dextre has performed the Robotic Refueling Mission’s initial phases precisely, between March 7th and 9th.

By Andy Choi 14 Mar 2012

Texas Instruments Collaborates with iRobot for Robotic Innovation

Texas Instruments (TI) and iRobot declared that they have collaborated to develop robotic technologies, based on the smart multicore OMAP platform of TI.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 14 Mar 2012

Neato Robotics Unveils New Pet and Allergy Vacuum Cleaner

Neato Robotics, a Silicon Valley company, has recently declared the launch of its new automatic vacuum cleaner, specifically designed for pet owners and for those suffering from allergy.

From Neato Robotics, Inc. 14 Mar 2012

Students to Design Robot User Interface for NASA

In order to design an innovative user interface this semester, the students at the Academy of Art University Industrial Design study will partner with the California- based NASA Ames Research Center.

By Andy Choi 14 Mar 2012

Cornell Conference on Robotics, Human Body Repair and Technology

Cornell University is hosting a symposium, “Designing the Future: Cornell and the Technology of Today and Tomorrow,” in California.

By Andy Choi 14 Mar 2012

Robotics Competition-2012 to Promote Energy Efficiency

A team of students from the College of Engineering and Applied Science of the University of Cincinnati, under the guidance of Cheryll Dunn present new, innovative robotic approaches every year, thereby inspiring school students in robotics.

By Andy Choi 13 Mar 2012

PSA Test Improves Survival Rate of Prostate Cancer Patients

A ten-year research study on prostate cancer conducted in Europe, contributed to the development of prostate cancer screening blood test called the prostate-specific antigen (PSA).

By Andy Choi 12 Mar 2012

MIT Research Team Develops Methods and Software for Optimal Paths in AUVs

A team of engineers at MIT, led by Pierre Lermusiaux has formulated a mathematical procedure, wherein path planning can be optimized for automated underwater vehicles (AUVs) for complex shorelines and in areas where strong shifting currents prevail.

By Andy Choi 12 Mar 2012