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Researchers at UC3M Develop Control Algorithms for Industrial Automation

Researchers at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) are developing algorithms that will help create more number of design specifications. These designs can be used on a number of industrial applications.

By Andy Choi 7 Dec 2011

Teledyne DALSA Launches Piranha Near-Infrared Camera for Machine Inspection

Teledyne DALSA launches the new Piranha HS NIR 8k camera. This camera is designed to provide enhanced sensitivity at near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths. The Piranha HS NIR is built on technology, which provides time delay and integration (TDI).

By Andy Choi 3 Dec 2011

Hansen Medical to Demonstrate Magellan Robotic System at European Endovascular Therapy Congress

Hansen Medical has announced that it will be displaying the Magellan Robotic System at the European Endovascular Therapy Congress which will be held in Italy from 1 to 3 December.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 3 Dec 2011

Fisnar Unveils UNITOP Modular Dispensing Robot

Fisnar, a leading manufacturer of fluid dispensing and dispensing automation systems, has introduced the UNITOP F5200N. The UNITOP is a modular dispensing robot, which has been designed using innovative techniques.

From Fisnar Inc. 3 Dec 2011

Study Reveals Majority of Home Automation Systems are Retrofits

ABI Research has conducted a study on the current trends in the Home Automation Systems. The study reveals that the majority of the home automation systems that are being installed in newly built home are renovations and retrofits.

From ABI Research 3 Dec 2011

Researchers from NJIT Publish Experiences with Robots as Learning Tool

Researchers from NJIT have dedicated a book chapter that highlights their success with employing robots for use as learning and motivational tools.

By Andy Choi 2 Dec 2011

Cyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery System Wins Outstanding Innovative Improvement Award

The Cyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery system from Accuray has won the Outstanding Innovative Improvement Award at the Third Annual Employer Healthcare Congress which was held in Chicago from 25 to 28 October 2011.

By Andy Choi 2 Dec 2011

MyRobotNation Launches Digital-To-Actual Three Dimensional Creation Service for Consumers

MyRobotnation has come up with the first ever consumer-friendly digital-to-actual three dimensional creation service for their clients. Through this service, consumers will be able to create their own robot online and make it with real full-colour three dimensional printing, which will be delivered at their doorstep.

By Andy Choi 2 Dec 2011

Luraco Technologies Launches Robotics Massage Chair for Salon Industry

Luraco Technologies has introduced the iRobotics massage chair, which can be used in the Salon Industry. The chair has been designed keeping in mind the gruelling demands of the salon industry. The users of the chair get to experience luxury combined with high-end innovative technology.

By Andy Choi 1 Dec 2011

HydroBot from Intellibot Robotics Wins ROBIE Award

The HydroBot from Intellibot Robotics has won the ROBIE Award at the RoboBusiness Leadership Summit, which was held between 2-3 November. Intellibot Robotics has shifted its headquarters to Portland, Oregon from Richmond.

By Andy Choi 1 Dec 2011

CyberOptics to Demonstrate Final Version of WaferSense Airborne Particle Sensor

CyberOptics will be giving a demonstration of the final production version of the WaferSense Airborne Particle Sensor (APS) at Semicon, which will be held in Japan during 5 to 7 December.

By Andy Choi 1 Dec 2011

GeckoSystems to Propagate Usage of Robotic Wheelchairs

GeckoSystems signs a joint venture with Nanle Electric Wheelchair, a Chinese Company for popularising the usage of mobile robotic technology in wheelchairs.

From GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. 1 Dec 2011

Automated Suturing Device from Covidien Helps Minimise Operating Time and Costs

Covidian has introduced Endo Stitch, which is an automated suturing device that can be used in the operation room for suturing after surgery. By using the Endo Stitch, the cost and the time consumed for operations such as laparoscopic hysterectomies etc., are reduced considerably.

By Andy Choi 1 Dec 2011

Northrop Grumman Tests Unmanned X-47B Flight with Pratt Whitney’s Engine

Northrop Grumman has tested the first flight of X-47B aircraft, which uses the F100-PW-220U engine and exhaust system from Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies company.

By Andy Choi 30 Nov 2011

Northrop Grumman Successfully Tests X-47B Unmanned Aircraft

Northrop Grumman has announced that it has successfully completed the first flight of the X-47B flight as part of the unmanned combat air system carrier demonstration (UCAS-D) on Nov 22 at Edwards Air Force Base.

By Andy Choi 30 Nov 2011