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Liquid Robotics Named as One of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2012

Liquid Robotics is renowned for the development of first wave-powered Wave Glider marine robot, and also known for providing ocean data services. It has recently been recognized by Fast Company that distinguished Liquid Robotics as one of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2012.

From Liquid Robotics 17 Feb 2012

Paraplegic Patients Walk with Ekso Exoskeleton Robot

On February 14, Ekso Bionics delivered its first Ekso exoskeleton to the Craig Hospital in Denver. The Ekso is a battery-powered, wearable robot that is designed for paraplegics to help them stand up and walk.

By Andy Choi 17 Feb 2012

Insitu Offers two Integrated UAS for the U.S. Marine Corps

Insitu recently declared the release of its two Integrator unmanned aircraft Systems (UAS) for the U.S. Marine Corps. One of the two newly developed UAS has already been deployed. UAS complements the early operational capability for the Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) program by the U.S. Marine Corps.

By Andy Choi 17 Feb 2012

A Study on Role of Humans in Robotic Weapons Systems

Improved upgrades in weapons technology results in several mystifications related to standardizing the military operations of the nation in future.

By Andy Choi 17 Feb 2012

Houston Colorectal Surgeon Emphasises Importance of Robotic Surgery for Improved Cancer Treatment

According to a recent study from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), colorectal cancer affects around 140,000 people every year, causing 60,000 deaths. Early detection and proper surgical treatment will restore over 80 or 90% of patients to normal health.

By Andy Choi 17 Feb 2012

AeroVironment to Deliver its Switchblade Loitering Munition Systems to the U.S. Air Force

AeroVironment declared the receipt of a Switchblade loitering munition systems and services contract from the United States Air Force. The $4,167,777 worth upgrades to an existing contract entails operational switchblade systems, operator training and engineering services.

From AeroVironment, Inc. 17 Feb 2012

Ecobot Digests Biomass, Excretes Waste!

There seems to be no limit to what a robot can do. The point is driven home hard by the EcoBot III, also called the BreadBot. This little self-sustaining robot can eat biofuel, drink dirty water and guess what? It also excretes the waste!

By Andy Choi 16 Feb 2012

USC Urology Robotics Receives $13.3M Donation‎

USC Institute of Urology has received an anonymous donation of $13.3 million. The USC President CL Max Nikias made the generous gift public when he spoke at the institute on Feb 7, 2012. The donation will help fund the development of the USC Urology Robotics Center of Excellence.

By Andy Choi 16 Feb 2012

Interactive Robot with iPad Apps for Autistic Children

Stoltenberg is introducing a Junior Consultant Program at booth #1434 in the HIMSS12 Annual Conference and Exhibition to be held on 20-24, Feb, 2012 in Las Vegas.

By Andy Choi 16 Feb 2012

Microchip to Sponsor AZ SciTech Fest and Robotics Competition

US based Microchip, specialising in providing Flash and analog-IP solutions and microcontrollers, has announced that it will provide Collaborator and Copper Sponsorship support for the Arizona Science and Technology Festival (AZ Sci Tech Fest) through an Open House, which is to be held at the company’s headquarters located in Arizona.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012

AeroVironment to Become Global Distributor for Sentient’s Target Detection Software for Small UAS

AeroVironment has announced that it has been chosen as the global distributor for the automatic target detection software for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) offered by Australian company, Sentient. The Sentient Kestrel Land MTI Tier I is designed for detecting real time targets from small UAS.

From AeroVironment, Inc. 15 Feb 2012

Origami Robots: Multi-Gait Soft Robot

Did you think the traditional Japanese art of Origami was just about folding paper? Think again as new ‘Origami robots’ that are powered by air can entertain you by bending and twisting into different shapes. They can even make a grip and lift more than 100 times their own weight.

By Andy Choi 14 Feb 2012

A Robotic Dog Sitter

Are you worried about leaving your puppy behind at home alone when you go to work? Well here comes the perfect dog sitter. A robot surrogate that you can actually control from your work place! The proxy dog sitter was built by Jordan Correa a test developer at Microsoft’s robotics group.

By Andy Choi 14 Feb 2012

Lego Meets Robotics!

Student Max Shepherd has come up with a robotic arm that can do some amazing life like things and it is made up entirely of Lego bricks. The fully functional robotic arm is in 1:1 scale and has 12 degrees of freedom.

By Andy Choi 14 Feb 2012

Community Hospital in California Carries Out Robotic Assisted Surgery with Fluorescence Imaging Guided System

A team of surgeons at the Pomona Valley Hospital Centre (PVHMC) has performed a robotic assisted surgery with the help of fluorescence imaging. This has made PVHMC as the first community hospital in California to carry out such a surgery.

By Andy Choi 14 Feb 2012