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Comprehensive Report on Global Industrial Robotics Market

GIA has declared the availability of a global report on the Industrial Robotics market. Activated by strong prospects for growth in Asia-Pacific’s developing countries such as China, the global market for Industrial Robotics is estimated to reach 204,000 units by the year 2017.

By Andy Choi 29 Feb 2012

Students to Compete at 2012 Kettering University FIRST Robotics District Games

Among the best FIRST Robotics high school teams in the state, 39 teams will participate in the 2012 Kettering University FIRST Robotics District competition in Flint, scheduled from March 2 to 3. The competition will take place at Kettering’s Recreation Center and it is open to public.

By Andy Choi 29 Feb 2012

Two Important Milestones for Northrop Grumman BAMS UAS Program

Northrop Grumman has initiated flight tests for the premier multifunction active sensor (MFAS) radar to be delivered for the U.S. Navy's MQ-4C Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS).

By Andy Choi 29 Feb 2012

KIT and FZI Present Humanoid Robots and Algorithms

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology along with FZI Research Center for Information Technology will present a humanoid robot, with new algorithms and 3 D visualizations, at the CeBIT in Hanover.

By Andy Choi 28 Feb 2012

National Science Foundation Funds Energid Technologies for Developing Robotic Manipulation Technology

Energid Technologies Corporation achieved grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop robotic manipulation technology for a more affordable manufacturing process. Through this two-year project, the operators can exhibit maximum achievement with the existing hardware capability.

By Andy Choi 28 Feb 2012

Blue Belt Technologies’ Navio PFS System for Robotic Orthopedic Procedures Achieves CE Mark

Blue Belt Technologies, a medical device company declared that it has obtained the CE Mark for the Navio PFS System.

By Andy Choi 28 Feb 2012

Beaumont Hospital, Troy Performs State’s First Single-Incision Robotic Surgery

A team of surgeons at Beaumont Hospital, Troy were the first in Michigan to perform the first single-incision, robotic surgery for the removal of gallbladder on Feb. 22. This scarless, belly button gallbladder surgery is the latest technique in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

By Andy Choi 27 Feb 2012

Analysis on ProPep Nerve Monitoring System for Robotic Surgery

The ProPep Nerve Monitoring System has been specifically designed for robotic surgery. It is the first real-time nerve identification system that enables robotic surgery.

By Andy Choi 27 Feb 2012

Recent Upgrades Complement AutoVISION Machine Vision Technology

The objective of AutoVISION technology of Microscan is to simplify the set-up and the installation of machine vision technological services. As a result, the simplified applications will serve as user-friendly and versatile tools for a range of consistent, high performance inspection and identification.

By Andy Choi 27 Feb 2012

Tri-City Medical Center Procures Renaissance System from Mazor Robotics

Mazor Robotics, a producer of innovative surgical robots and complementary products for spine surgery, declared that its Renaissance system has been procured by Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, California. Mazor’s Renaissance was introduced in 2011. This system is an advanced surgical guidance system for spine procedures.

From Medtronic 27 Feb 2012

Asheville School’s Robotics Club Develops Robot

The team of students at the Asheville School has developed an innovative approach wherein some metallic parts can be transformed into a robot. However, assisted by the alumni and faculty they have successfully structured a For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics team.

By Andy Choi 27 Feb 2012

Robotic Surgery Expert Praises New Efforts on Prostate Cancer Awareness

A U.S. prostate cancer surgeon, Dr. David Samadi is an expert in robotic surgery and robotic prostatectomy, and is the driving force behind the development of international prostate cancer treatment capabilities across the world. The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is currently working to eliminate prostate cancer beyond U.S.

By Andy Choi 24 Feb 2012