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U.S. Army to Test “Throwbots” in Afghanistan

The U.S. Army and Marine Corps are going to test a new devices called “Throwbots” or throwable robots in Afghanistan. The Department of Defence said that they will soon be receiving a shipment of 4,000 of these small robots that can be used for reconnaissance in potentially hazardous combat situations.

By Andy Choi 6 Oct 2011

Sandia Win Award for Gemini Scout Mine Rescue Robot

Sandia also received FLC awards for the development of the Gemini-Scout Mine Rescue Robot and a technology transfer partnership with the University of New Mexico (UNM). The awards were presented recently in Monterey, Calif.

4 Oct 2011

Panasonic Announces New Healthcare Robots

Panasonic has announced the development of a communication assistance robot called HOSPI-Rimo and new versions of the Hair Washing Robot and the RoboticBed.

From Panasonic Corporation of North America 4 Oct 2011

University of Vermont Scientist Wins Prestigious Award for Evolutionary Robotics

The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers was awarded to Dr. Joshua C. Bongard, Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Vermont.

By Andy Choi 4 Oct 2011

Researchers at Fox Chase Design Efficient Radiation-Delivery Technique for Robotic Radiosurgery

Radiosurgical procedures such as Cyberknife involve the delivery of large dosage of radiation medicine to the affected areas. This process is a long one as the medicine is delivered with the help of numerous cone-shaped beams in order to cover the tumour, which is often shaped irregularly.

By Andy Choi 4 Oct 2011

Your Alarm Now Offers Remote Home Security Systems from ADT

The latest home security technology in the market makes use of smartphones or internet for remote control. These home security monitoring systems allow customers to even monitor when their children enter and leave their homes.

By Andy Choi 4 Oct 2011

National Patient Registry Records Over 500 Cyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery-Treated Men

The Cyberknife Coalition has declared that the national patient registry has recorded more than 500 men who have been successfully treated by the Cyberknife Radiosurgery System.

By Andy Choi 4 Oct 2011

Neste Oil Places Order for Metso’s Automation and Safety Systems

Neste Oil and Metso have entered into an extensive frame deal for replacement deliveries and related services of safety and automation systems over the period between 2012 and 2016.

By Andy Choi 4 Oct 2011

U.S. DoD Awards Grants to Fund Robotics Programs at Elementary Schools

The U.S. Department of Defence has awarded grants to three schools to fund robotics programs. Broad River, Coosa, and Shell Point elementary schools will be getting $518,000 worth grants for the high percentage of military families they have served.

By Andy Choi 3 Oct 2011

Air Drone CEO Justin Chapman Provides UAV FAA Guidelines

The aerospace technology consortium, Mundus Group has announced that the CEO of its subsidiary Air Drone, Justin Chapman has written the FAA manual on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the movie industry.

By Andy Choi 1 Oct 2011

Semaphore Highlights T-BOX Remote Terminal Unit Applications in Technical Document

An automation, telemetry and remote monitoring solutions provider headquartered in Singapore, Semaphore has published a technical document highlighting the applications of its T-BOX remote terminal unit (RTU) products developed for the installation of SCADA systems.

By Andy Choi 1 Oct 2011

Green Aerospace Initiative for Electric UAV Technology Completes 10 years

The Mundus Group successfully completed 10 years of their Green Aerospace Initiative, which is involved in making the UAV technology environmentally-friendly.

By Andy Choi 30 Sep 2011

Robotic Surgery Expert Emphasizes Significance of Experience for a Successful Surgery

According to Dr. David Samadi, who serves as Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery and Vice Chairman of Department of Urology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, hopes that the robotic surgery is the ideal process to treat prostate cancer but he emphasized that experience is important.

By Andy Choi 30 Sep 2011

Cancer Treatment Center in Puerto Rico Installs CIVCO's Protura Robotic Patient Positioning System

The Instituto Radioterapia del Este located in Puerto Rico has installed the Protura Robotic Patient Positioning System of CIVCO Medical Solutions.

By Andy Choi 30 Sep 2011

Georgia Institute Researchers to Develop Therapeutic Robot

Three projects conducted by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have received funding from the National Science Foundation’s Division of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI).

By Andy Choi 30 Sep 2011