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Automated Forex Trading Robot Shows Appreciable Trading Results

Forex Associates has launched the latest version of the FA21 v1.19 Automated Forex Trading robot into the market.

By Andy Choi 30 Sep 2011

US Army Awards Contract to iRobot for Supplying Packbot Robots and Spare Parts

iRobot has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract worth 60 million dollars spanning five years by the Robotic Systems Joint Program Office (RSJPO) of the US Army.

By Andy Choi 30 Sep 2011

Expert Says Robotic Surgery Ideal Treatment for Prostate Cancer, Experience the Key to Success

Robotic surgery is fast replacing conventional surgery and many doctors are giving it the green light.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

Motoman Robotics Releases New Material Handling Robot

The Motoman Robotics division of Yaskawa America Inc. has come up with a delta style Motoman MPP3 robot. The strong and fast MH-80 robot is very flexible and can many uses in material handling applications such as packaging, cartoning and kitting.

From Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division 29 Sep 2011

Boston Dynamics to Build a Bigger Robot Dog

The BigDog robot is soon to be eclipsed by a new member of the family, the BullDog robot, as per Marc Raibert of Boston Dynamics. Marc said that a new contract for the LS3 robot was under development and would be ready by 2012.

From Boston Dynamics 29 Sep 2011

Thermo Fischer Scientific Introduces Automated Aliquoting Liquid Handler

Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched an aliquoting liquid handler CV2000 that is fully automated. This novel advanced platform ensures improvement in laboratory efficiency through workflow automation.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

Air Force Research Laboratory Selects Aurora for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Manufacture

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has chosen Aurora Flight Sciences for the Manufacturing Technologies for the Remotely Piloted Vehicles (MaTeR) project.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

Textron’s AAI UAS System Completes US Army MUSIC Exercise

Textron System’s operating unit, AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) has announced that it has successfully completed the Manned Unmanned System Integration Capability (MUSIC) exercise by the US Army for the year 2011.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

Research and Markets Releases Report on Unmanned Maritime Systems

Online Research Company, Research and Markets has released a report titled, “Unmanned Maritime Systems- Defence and Security UUV & USV-Markets, Technologies & Opportunities Outlook-2012-2020”.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

Panasonic to Launch Communication Assistance Robot to Assist Patients

Japanese electronics company, Panasonic has announced that it will launch the HOSPI-Rimo, RoboticBed and a new model of its Hair Washing Robot at the 38th International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition, which will be held in Tokyo from October 5-7th.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

Civco Demonstrates Protura Robotic Patient Positioning System at ASTRO 2011

US-based, Civco Medical Solutions is demonstrating its motion management systems range, which includes the Protura Robotic Patient Positioning System and the RFSuite RFID Tracking and Verification System, at ASTRO 2011.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

Tunstall Acquires Provider of Remote Health Monitoring and Communication Services

UK -based telehealth and teleservices provider, Tunstall Healthcare Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire American Medical Alert (AMAC).

By Andy Choi 27 Sep 2011

Mundus Group, Whirly Bird Films to Use UAV Electric Drones in Film Shooting

Mundus Group, which is a consortium specializing in the Vertical Takeoff and Landing technology (VTOL) has entered into a partnership with Whirly Bird Films to use its UAV electric drones for shooting films.

By Andy Choi 27 Sep 2011

Northrop Grumman’s Unmanned Block 10 Global Hawks Complete Service

The Block 10 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft from Northrop Grumman has completed its contract period at the US Air Force. The last of the seven Block 10 aircrafts ended its mission in May with a total of 7,650 flying hours, of which 7,000 and more hours were spent for combat troop surveillance.

By Andy Choi 27 Sep 2011

Market for Remote Patient Monitoring Systems Expected to Grow By 25.4%

Healthcare market research company, Kalorama Information has predicted that the market for remote patient monitoring is likely to grow by 25.4% annually over the next five years to reach $22.2 billion by 2015. The market stood at $7.1 billion in 2010.

By Andy Choi 27 Sep 2011