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Innovation First International, Mind Candy Team Up to Introduce Bobble Bots Moshi Monsters

Innovation First International declared that it is introducing new, advanced Bobble Bots brand and product line. The company has collaborated with Mind Candy for the debut range called Bobble Bots Moshi Monsters.

By Andy Choi 12 Jan 2012

Robotics Advancements Raise Ethical Questions for Society

According to Brad Allenby, engineer and ethicist at the Arizona State University, the human race is way behind time in developing policies, laws and guidelines to deal with problems.

By Andy Choi 12 Jan 2012

Innovative Application Can Allow Marines to Send for Robotic Helicopter

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is funding a program that is developing a new application that can allow marines running on insufficient ammunition to send for robotic helicopters to transport supplies within a short period of time.

By Andy Choi 12 Jan 2012

Health Robotics Announces Record Sales in 2011

Health Robotics, a supplier of intravenous medication robots, has achieved yet another record trimester in the fourth quarter of 2011.

By Andy Choi 12 Jan 2012

Study Underlines Efficacy of CyberKnife Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Treating Prostate Cancer

A radiation oncology company, Accuray has declared the publication of a study that supports the effectiveness of non-invasive delivery of high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy dosing to prostate cancer patients.

From Accuray Incorporated 12 Jan 2012

Bristol University Student Analyses Robotic Technology to Mimic Human Skills

A PhD student, Austin Gregg-Smith from the Bristol University is conducting a study to analyze how robotic tools can assist people in performing daily tasks more efficiently. The study is being funded by the James Dyson Foundation.

By Andy Choi 11 Jan 2012

Robots Shed New Light on Evolutionary Processes

Dario Floreano and Steffen Wischmann from EPFL and Laurent Keller from the University of Lausanne (UNIL) conducted a joint research project, which showed that communication systems can develop differently in the same species and in the same environment.

By Andy Choi 10 Jan 2012

Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden Installs Robotic Surgery Simulator

Simulated Surgical Systems, a pioneer in designing robot-assisted surgery simulators, declared that it has supplied its advanced Robotic Surgery Simulator to the Karolinska University Hospital based in Stockholm, Sweden.

By Andy Choi 10 Jan 2012

Dean Kamen Unveils New Robotics Game at 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition

Dean Kamen, founder of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), was joined by former Presidents, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and other celebrities through video to begin the 21st FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) season with the launch of an advanced robotics game, Rebound Rumble.

By Andy Choi 10 Jan 2012

Somfy Systems to Launch New Home Automation Applications at International CES 2012

Somfy Systems, a company specializing in motors for exterior and interior window coverings, will take part in the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held from 10 to 13 January in Las Vegas.

By Andy Choi 10 Jan 2012

World Laparoscopy Hospital Offers Five-Day Fellowship in Robotic Surgery Course

The Robotic Research and Training Centre trains pediatric surgeons, urologists, gynecologists and other surgeons around the globe in advanced robotic procedures.

By Andy Choi 9 Jan 2012

Team from Storming Robots Enters Finals of 2011 ZeroRobotics Competition

The team from Storming Robots has entered into the finals of the 2011 ZeroRobotics Competition, which is held by Massachusetts Institute of Technology and NASA. A total of 149 teams from Europe and the USA participated in the competition where the task was to write software for controlling mini satellites used on the International Space Station (ISS).

From Storming Robots LLC 9 Jan 2012

Visiongate Automates its Cell-CT 3D Imaging System for Early Cancer Diagnosis

US-based Visiongate, specialising in non-invasive testing and early diagnosis of lung cancer has announced that it has completed the automation of its proprietary Cell-CT 3D imaging system which provides high resolution three-dimensional images from healthy cells.

By Andy Choi 9 Jan 2012

Materion Completes Capacity Expansion of its Whitefield Facility

Materion Microelectronics and Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Materion has announced that it has completed the capacity expansion of its facility located in Whitefield, New York by 50%.

By Andy Choi 9 Jan 2012

Lumetrics to Showcase Robotic Measurement System at West Trade Show

Lumetrics will be demonstrating the RoboScan, a new robotic measurement system, at the Medical Design & Manufacturing West Trade show from 14 to 16 February, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.

By Andy Choi 9 Jan 2012