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iRobot Introduces New Version of Seaglider

iRobot Introduces New Version of Seaglider

iRobot Corp. has come up with a newly configured Seaglider UUV. The new seaglider has changes that significantly increase the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle’s volume and mass payload capabilities. It can carry four kgs as compared to the two kgs of the original design. The payload volume is also expanded to 21,000 cubic centimeters.

From iRobot Corporation 22 Sep 2011

Aldebaran’s NAO on European Tour

Aldebaran’s NAO on European Tour

Aldebaran’s NAO, a humanoid robot, is currently travelling through Europe showcasing its latest achievement, the ability to charge itself. The French built robot can find its charging station and plug itself in to charge, even unplugging itself when the charging is complete.

By Andy Choi 22 Sep 2011

A Robotic Fish from Michigan State to Monitor Pollution

There is a new pollution monitoring device that is manufactured by three-dimensional (3D) printing and swims in the water. Scientists at the Michigan State University have come up with robotic fish that swim in schools and can act as watchdogs for pollution in water bodies such as lakes, rivers, streams and oceans.

By Andy Choi 22 Sep 2011

Students from Cornell Display Number of Robotic Projects at College of Engineering

Students from Cornell Display Number of Robotic Projects at College of Engineering

Cornell students demonstrated their robotic development skills at the undergraduate research programme conducted by the College of Engineering at the Duffield Hall on 17 September.

By Andy Choi 22 Sep 2011

iRobot Launches Unmanned Underwater Vehicle with Improved Payload Capabilities

iRobot Launches Unmanned Underwater Vehicle with Improved Payload Capabilities

iRobot has launched the latest version of Seaglider UUV, which can be outfitted with a bigger set of fairings. The latest version supports payloads of higher volumes and weight.

From iRobot Corporation 22 Sep 2011

Liquid Robotics Invites Worldwide Participation for the Pacific Crossing Grand Challenge

Liquid Robotics Invites Worldwide Participation for the Pacific Crossing Grand Challenge

Liquid Robotics has announced that the Pacific Crossing Challenge (PacX) is now open to all the scientists across the world. As part of the PacX challenge, four wave gliders will be launched during the fall of 2011 from the North California coast.

From Liquid Robotics 22 Sep 2011

BeatBots Collaborate with UK Toy Manufacturer to Create My Keepon Interactive Robot

BeatBots Collaborate with UK Toy Manufacturer to Create My Keepon Interactive Robot

Wow! Stuff, a toy manufacturing company based in UK has created My Keepon in collaboration with BeatBots, which is a robot designer based in US. My Keepon is a new cute robotic toy which is highly curious and can be squeezed and touched.

By Andy Choi 22 Sep 2011

First Licensed Fully Autonomous Car Drives Around Berlin

First Licensed Fully Autonomous Car Drives Around Berlin

AutoNOMOs Labs, a German Federal Ministry of Education and Research funded university project, has developed the first fully autonomous car, ‘MadeInGermany,’ for driving on the highways and streets of Brandenburg and Berlin states.

By Andy Choi 21 Sep 2011

RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System Available for Total Hip Arthroplasty

RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System Available for Total Hip Arthroplasty

MAKO surgical system has launched the RIO robotic arm interactive orthopaedic system in the market for aiding MAKOplasty total hip arthroplasty and total hip replacement procedures.

By Andy Choi 21 Sep 2011

Graphical Character Robot Performs Live Alongside Toyota Corolla

Graphical Character Robot Performs Live Alongside Toyota Corolla

Hatsune Miku is a completely graphically created vocal and visual character developed by Crypton Future Media in the year 2007. The voice of Hatsune Miku has been used in as many as 100,000 songs and videos created by users.

By Andy Choi 21 Sep 2011

IMRIS Collaborates with MDA to Complete the MR Guided Surgical Robot

IMRIS Collaborates with MDA to Complete the MR Guided Surgical Robot

IMRIS and MacDonald Associates have come together in order to complete the development of the MR guided surgical robotic system. The final phase developmental work is an extension of the developmental work accomplished by the two companies so far.

By Andy Choi 21 Sep 2011

Upgraded Version of Rolls Royce UAV Engine Successfully Completes Air Force Flight Test

Upgraded Version of Rolls Royce UAV Engine Successfully Completes Air Force Flight Test

The growth variant of the AE 3007H engine for UAVs from Rolls Royce has cleared the flight tests conducted by the US Air Force. These flight tests are entirely funded by the US Air Force.

By Andy Choi 21 Sep 2011

Flexible Assembly Line Concept Featuring Robots for Aircraft Assembly

Flexible Assembly Line Concept Featuring Robots for Aircraft Assembly

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Project Group Joining and Assembly FFM, which is part of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM have come up with a new approach to assembling aircraft parts.

By Andy Choi 21 Sep 2011

NASA Invites Registrations for its Sample Return Robot Challenge

NASA Invites Registrations for its Sample Return Robot Challenge

The National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) agency of the US in collaboration with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that the registrations for the Sample Return Robot Challenge are open.

By Andy Choi 21 Sep 2011

Health Robotics Receives Club Meccatronica Award for Life-Critical Medication Robots

Health Robotics Receives Club Meccatronica Award for Life-Critical Medication Robots

Health Robotics has received the fifth Annual Edition of the Club Meccatronica Award. This award is presented to companies excelling in the field of mechatronics, a discipline which combines electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering.

By Andy Choi 21 Sep 2011

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Robots and Renewable Energy: Hydropower Inspections

Robots and Renewable Energy: Hydropower Inspections

As part of an Editorial short series, AZoRobotics takes a look at how the renewable energy sector is harnessing the power of robotic technologies. Here, we take a look at robots in hydropower stations.

Robots and Renewable Energy: Wind Farm Monitoring

Robots and Renewable Energy: Wind Farm Monitoring

Amid the rapid global expansion of the wind energy sector, the integration of robotics is becoming pivotal for wind farm operators.

Robots and Renewable Energy: Solar Plant Security

Robots and Renewable Energy: Solar Plant Security

Like any renewable energy infrastructure, solar plants must be protected and secured. It is here where robots and autonomous systems can come into play.

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