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Marine Platforms Acquires Five Perry XLX ROVs from Forum Energy Technologies

Forum Energy offers five Perry XLX Heavy Work Class remote operated vehicles (ROVs) for sale to Marine Platforms (MPL). MPL is involved in providing a host of oil and gas services to the West African companies.

By Andy Choi 24 Nov 2011

RobotWorx Dispels Myths Surrounding Used Robots

RobotWorx has been dealing with the purchase of used robots and reconditioning them for a number of years and has gained expertise in the field. Based on their experience with working with used robots, they have put forward a detailed explanation that helps in dispelling the myths surrounding the use of these used robots.

By Andy Choi 24 Nov 2011

TiaLinx Launches Small UAS with Multi-Function Radar Capabilities Defined by Software

TiaLinx, a company that specialises in the manufacture of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) that are remotely controlled, has launched a new software-defined multi-function radar sensor sUAS based on vertical take-off and landing (VTOL).

By Andy Choi 23 Nov 2011

Engineers at Harvard University Develop Kilobots Capable of Working as Team

A team of engineers at the Harvard University have developed tiny robots called Kilobots, which are capable of interacting amongst themselves and working as a team. These robots are the size of a bug and move on three legs, which are the size of a toothpick.

By Andy Choi 23 Nov 2011

US Army Awards Million Dollar Contract to Kratos for Technical Support for UAS

Weapon Systems Solutions Division, Digital Fusion Systems (DFSI) a subsidiary of KratosDefense and Security Solutions has won a million dollar contract from the US Army for providing engineering and technical support for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) of the US Army.

By Andy Choi 23 Nov 2011

Computerized Contact Lens to Display Text Messages Before Wearer’s Eyes

Researchers belonging to the Aalto University in Finland and the University of Washington have created a prototype contact lens that can provide hands-free information updates to the wearer. Terminator-style information-vision is making progress towards reality.

By Andy Choi 23 Nov 2011

NASA Subjects Robotic Lander Prototype to More Stringent Flight Tests

NASA has conducted more tests on the robotic lander prototype at the Redstone Test Center facility of the US Army. The test results and the related data will be used in designing a new series of small, intelligent and versatile robotics landers, which will be used on exploration missions to the moon or other airless environments in the solar system.

By Andy Choi 23 Nov 2011

Siemens Expands Machine Monitoring System Product Line with Sidplus CMS2000

The Industry Automation Division of Siemens has expanded its plant monitoring product line with the launch of the Sidplus CMS2000.

From Siemens AG 23 Nov 2011

Project and Technology Management in Lab Automation Seminar at Lab Automation University

Lab Automation University, which is a joint program between the Institute for Laboratory Automation and Lab Magazine will be hosting a webinar series consisting of two parts under the name ‘Project and Technology Management in Lab Automation’.

By Andy Choi 21 Nov 2011

Research Team from Virginia Polytechnic Institute Develop Robojelly for Naval Research

A team of engineers from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute have developed a robot which is used for conducting underwater surveillance and inspection and have named it Robojelly.

By Andy Choi 21 Nov 2011

Aurora Flight Sciences Chooses Automated Fiber Placement Technology for Aerospace Construction

Aurora Flight Sciences has revealed plans of making major investments in Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) technology. They will be using this technology in the manufacture of large and more sophisticated composite structures, which are used in the aerospace industry.

By Andy Choi 21 Nov 2011

Liquid Robotics Launches Four Unmanned Ocean Vehicles on Journey Across Pacific Ocean

Liquid Robotics has deployed four Wave Glider ocean robots on a journey across the Pacific Ocean. Upon completing this journey the ocean robots will be setting the world record for completing the longest journey by any unmanned ocean vehicle.

From Liquid Robotics 21 Nov 2011

Argus One UAV with Pod Bay and Propulsion System Completes Flight Tests

World Surveillance Group (WSGI) has declared that the Argus One UAV has successfully completed a series of flight tests after being armed with a new pod bay and integrated propulsion unit.

By Andy Choi 21 Nov 2011

Machine Vision MINI Smart Camera from Microscan Wins Global Technology Innovation Award

The Vision MINI smart camera from Microscan has been awarded the Global technology Award for fostering innovation in technology. The award belongs to the ID systems category awards and was presented on November 15 at the Productronica 2011, which was held in Germany.

By Andy Choi 19 Nov 2011

Robotics Researchers Develop Computational Model Inspired by Bacteria

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have established bacteria’s superior thinking process through their research work. They have developed a computational model that is capable of explaining bacteria’s ability to move in swarms and they intend to extend the model to man-made technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics etc.

By Andy Choi 19 Nov 2011