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Self-Steering Automated Tractor

As a farmer wouldn’t you be happy to leave the tractor to perform its own ploughing in the fields? No need to get up earlier than the sun to get a start on the day, just program your self-steering robotic tractor the night before and enjoy your sleep.

By Andy Choi 20 Sep 2011

Iron Man-Style Exoskeletons Could be Reality in 30 years

If you loved the motion picture ‘Iron Man’ you will be interested in what the researchers at the University of Victoria in British Colombia have to say. They believe that a sci-fi robotic suit could become a reality in the next three decades.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

Panasonic's Evolta Robot to Tackle Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii

The Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii, regarded as one of the toughest endurance events in the world, has been organized since the year 1978. The competition includes athletes competing in events which test them to the absolute limit of human capabilities. However this year the competition will see an unusual entry, Panasonic’s tiny Evolta robot.

From Panasonic Corporation of North America 19 Sep 2011

Fanuc M-1ia Robot Demonstration at Wichita Industrial Trade Show by Q Corporation

Q Corporation, a leading provider of SMT production solutions, will exhibit its new Fanuc M-1ia Robot at the Wichita Industrial Trade Show (WITS) at the Century II Building in Wichita, Kansas.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

UAV Imaging Equipment from Hood Technology Receives NIIRS-9 Rating

Hood Technologies are the pioneers in developing video-camera turrets for UAVs. They had started making them as early as 1998. The first video-camera turret that they developed was 800 g for use in small UAVs.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

Titan Medical Enhances its Robotic Surgical Platform Using LiveData’s RTI Server

Titan Medical and LiveData have signed a licensing and development agreement for six years. LiveData provides real-time display and data integration technology.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

PixeLINK Introduces Professional Industrial Cameras for Ultra-Precision Applications

PixeLINK has launched a new series of professional industrial cameras. The PL-H960 series of cameras have been exclusively designed to cater to industrial applications that require high degree of precision.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

Ambrogio Robot to Display Lawn-Mowing Skills at Flormart

The Ambrogio Robot will be displaying its skills at a number of events taking place in September 2011. The robot will be showing off its capabilities at Flormart which is to be held from 15 to 17 September.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

Case IH Launches Robo-Sharpener for Agricultural Tilling Blades

Agricultural equipment manufacturer, Case IH announced the launch of the world’s first in-field servicing robot called the Robo-Sharpener.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

Hologic Introduces Two Automated Cervical Cancer Testing Systems

Hologic has launched two fully automated cervical cancer testing systems, which are the ThinPrep 5000 Sample Transfer System and the Cervista Medium Throughput Automation system at the International Papillomavirus Conference and Clinical Workshop.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

PixeLINK Introduces Compact, Modular Machine Vision Industrial Camera

Canada-based PixeLINK has announced the addition of the PL-E950 CCD to its PL-E line of industrial cameras specifically designed for the microscope and machine vision manufacturers.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

Syrris Offers Automated Flow Chemistry Systems

Syrris, which specialises in providing automated chemistry systems, has introduced the Asia range of flow chemistry systems. Asia 330, which is part of this range, automatically controls the injection reagents, syringe pumps, synthesis of the chemicals and also manages waste effectively.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

EJL Defence + Aerospace Projects UAV Aircraft Revenues to Increase by 2016

EJL Defence& Aerospace has projected that the revenues for the US Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) would increase by $16.4billion between the financial years 2012 and 2016. The revenues have been forecasted exclusively for the business generated from aircrafts and payload.

By Andy Choi 19 Sep 2011

Clever Sense Unveils Upgraded AI-powered Personal Robot

Clever Sense has launched a new and improved version of Alfred, which is a personal robot that provides iPad users with social enhancements through popular apps. Alfred provides customised recommendations to its users based on past records and their preferences.

By Andy Choi 17 Sep 2011