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CoreLink Provides Data Center Support for Cloud-Based network of InTouch Health

CoreLink Data Centers has entered into an agreement with InTouch Health for providing support to the cloud-based network communication infrastructure.

By Andy Choi 16 Nov 2011

Xyntek Launches Machine Vision Solutions for Serialization and Tracking for e-Pedigree Requirements

Xyntek has introduced a Machine Vision Solution, which can be used in global serialization, track and trace for e-Pedigree needs. Automation solutions from Xyntek find applications in the pharmaceutical industry.

From Xyntek Inc. 15 Nov 2011

MIT Researchers Develop a Controllable Adhesion System for Aiding Underwater Robots

A research team from MIT has designed a ‘controllable adhesion system’ which can be of help to underwater robot while they undertake underwater missions. The adhesion system provides the robot with a high holding force for safe gripping on a variety of geometries and textures.

By Andy Choi 14 Nov 2011

Robotiq to Introduce the Adaptive Gripper at FABTECH 2011

Robotiq has revealed its plans of launching the new Adaptive Gripper and the welding component which will be useful in fixture welding applications at FABTECH 2011.

From Robotiq 14 Nov 2011

Joint Research Team from Three Universities Develop Design Software for Robot Behaviour

A research team formed from professors from three universities is working on the development of new design software which is capable of predicting how a robot will behave before prototyping.

By Andy Choi 14 Nov 2011

Dr. David Samadi Performs Live Robotic Prostatectomy on Four Patients in Netherlands

In an effort to share his expertise in performing robotic prostatectomy, Dr. David Samadi performed live robotic surgeries on four patients for treating prostate cancer during his visit to Netherlands.

By Andy Choi 14 Nov 2011

Health Robotics Installs the i.v.STATION for Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Project at St-Antonius Hospital

Health Robotics has installed the i.v.STATION Robot at the St-Antonius Hospital in Netherlands. Health Robotics will also assist the hospital in sterile compounding of Monoclonal Antibody (mAbs) therapy for i.v.STATION and i.v.STATION ONCO.

By Andy Choi 14 Nov 2011

Researchers Develop Robotic System to Dress Elderly and Physically Disabled People

The Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), a national corporation university in Japan, has developed the world’s first robotic system that can learn to dress the physically challenged as well as aged persons. By using the idea of skills transfer to a robot from a human caregiver, the robot receives reinforcement learning in minutes and adapts to the individual shape and size of the person being clothed.

By Andy Choi 14 Nov 2011

VEITHsymposium in New York City to Showcase Magellan Robotic System

Hansen Medical has announced that the company’s Magellan Robotic System will be demonstrated at the forthcoming 38th annual VEITHsymposium at the Hilton New York in New York City from November 16 to 20.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 14 Nov 2011

GeckoSystems Negotiates with Chinese Wheelchair Manufacturer for Marketing Collision-Proof Wheelchair

GeckoSystems International, a developer of robotic systems is negotiating with a Chinese wheelchair manufacturer to form a joint venture for manufacturing and marketing its recently developed collision-proof wheelchair technology all over the world.

From GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. 14 Nov 2011

NASA to Launch Sophisticated Mobile Robotic Laboratory for Mars Mission

A highly sophisticated mobile robotic laboratory of NASA is in its final phase of preparation and will be launched on November 25 from Florida’s Space Coast. The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission will carry the space exploration vehicle, Curiosity, which has advanced scientific capabilities when compared to any rover sent to another planet. Curiosity is presently awaiting launch atop the Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

By Andy Choi 11 Nov 2011

Students Design Spain's First Unmanned Solar Plane

Students belonging to the Terrassa School of Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering (ETSEIAT) of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya BarcelonaTech (UPC) have together designed Spain's first unmanned solar plane – the Solar Endeavour UPC, using a technology developed by them.

By Andy Choi 11 Nov 2011

Researchers from MIT Use Complex Mathematical Techniques for Operating Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Researchers from MIT have formulated a set of complex mathematical techniques for enabling an autonomous underwater vehicle to independently move underwater without the intervention of the operator.

By Andy Choi 11 Nov 2011

Data Link Assembly from Longbow Demonstrate Ability to Control Unmanned Aerial Systems

The Data Link Controls UAS from Longbow have demonstrated their ability to control an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), while both were in the air, from an AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopter. Longbow is a joint venture between Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin.

By Andy Choi 11 Nov 2011

General Dynamics Wins Navy Contract for Design of Unmanned Underwater Mine Vehicle

General Dynamics has won a design and development contract from the US Navy for the Surface Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (SMCM UUV) worth $ 87 million. During the initial phase, the SMCM UUV will be part of the Littoral Combat Ship Mine Warfare.

By Andy Choi 11 Nov 2011

Robotics News

CoreLink Provides Data Center Support for Cloud-Based network of InTouch Health

Xyntek Launches Machine Vision Solutions for Serialization and Tracking for e-Pedigree Requirements

MIT Researchers Develop a Controllable Adhesion System for Aiding Underwater Robots

Robotiq to Introduce the Adaptive Gripper at FABTECH 2011

Joint Research Team from Three Universities Develop Design Software for Robot Behaviour

Dr. David Samadi Performs Live Robotic Prostatectomy on Four Patients in Netherlands

Health Robotics Installs the i.v.STATION for Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Project at St-Antonius Hospital

Researchers Develop Robotic System to Dress Elderly and Physically Disabled People

VEITHsymposium in New York City to Showcase Magellan Robotic System

GeckoSystems Negotiates with Chinese Wheelchair Manufacturer for Marketing Collision-Proof Wheelchair

NASA to Launch Sophisticated Mobile Robotic Laboratory for Mars Mission

Students Design Spain's First Unmanned Solar Plane

Researchers from MIT Use Complex Mathematical Techniques for Operating Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Data Link Assembly from Longbow Demonstrate Ability to Control Unmanned Aerial Systems

General Dynamics Wins Navy Contract for Design of Unmanned Underwater Mine Vehicle

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