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Research on Pathogens Proves Useful in Medical and Military Robotic Design

Research work at the University of Tennessee has yielded the discovery of the behavioural pattern of a pathogen that attacks the small intestine in human beings, which is an inspiration for designing robots that could be deployed in military and medical operations.

By Andy Choi 4 Aug 2011

Researchers at RIKEN Develop RIBA-II Robot for Elderly Care

The research team from RIKEN and Tokai Rubber Industries (TRI) have come together to build a new robot with high-precision sensors for the care of the elderly.

By Andy Choi 4 Aug 2011

Vision Server Software Available Online for Machine Vision and Robotic Systems

VisionServer 6.0 software is now available online, developers of machine vision solutions and integrators of control systems will be able to download the software from the Internet.

By Andy Choi 4 Aug 2011

NASA Tests Next-Generation Robotic Lander

A next-generation, advanced robotic lander prototype called as the "MightyEagle" is being developed at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.

By Andy Choi 4 Aug 2011

Therapeutic Robot Seals Provide Comfort to Tsunami Survivors

Survivors of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami have a special tool to help comfort them. They are two small white coloured robotic seals. The seals are being used in an elderly home to comfort victims who are more than 65 years old.

By Andy Choi 3 Aug 2011

A Robot That Can Learn!

At the Hasegawa Lab of the Tokyo Institute of Technology Japanese scientists have created a robot that can learn based on past experiences. The robot can think, learn and react to situations and teach itself new behaviours in an unsupervised manner.

By Andy Choi 3 Aug 2011

Giant 'Teddy Bear' Nursing Robot

A joint venture between the Riken Research Center and Tokai Rubber Industries has resulted in a rather unlikely robot. A giant teddy bear that is so strong that it can literally pick you up off the floor. Named Riba II the latest nursing robot is essentially designed to care for elderly patients who need help with movement.

By Andy Choi 3 Aug 2011

Study Validates Magnetecs Robotic Catheter Guidance Control and Imaging System

Magnetecs has reported that a paper titled, “Dynamically Shaped Magnetic Fields: Initial Animal Validation of a New Remote Electrophysiology Catheter Guidance and Control System,” was published on the web before the print version of its medical journal circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.

By Andy Choi 3 Aug 2011

US Coast Guard Chooses Smart Tether ROVs from KCF Technologies

The US Coast Guard has selected Smart Tether, a revolutionary technology for underwater navigation and positioning, from KCF Technologies.

By Andy Choi 2 Aug 2011

Dr. David Samadi Provides Effective Robotic Surgical Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Anyang Nyong’o, the Medical Services Minister of Kenya, was the recently treated by Dr. David Samadi for prostate cancer through robotic radical prostatectomy.

By Andy Choi 2 Aug 2011

Accuray to Showcase Cyberknife Robotic Surgery System at Joint AAPM and COMP Meet

Accuray plans to showcase the TomoTherapy Radiation Therapy Treatment System and CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System at the Joint American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and Canadian organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) Meet for the year 2011.

From Accuray Incorporated 2 Aug 2011

Maryland Thermoform to Participate in AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America 2011

Maryland Thermoform has announced that they will be taking part in the annual AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America 2011 Symposium; this year’s participation marks the fourth consecutive year of their participation.

By Andy Choi 2 Aug 2011

Foxconn Technology Looks to Replace Workers with Robots

Hardware manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group plans to replace human workers with robots. The Taiwanese company, one of the world's largest maker of electronic components including printed circuit boards, makes many consumer electronic gadgets at its huge factories in China.

By Andy Choi 1 Aug 2011

Robots Create Mobile Landing Platform in the Lab

Swarm robots are making waves at the Georgia Robotics and Intelligent Systems Lab (GRITS). The small Khepera robots have been seen to do a number of amazing activities in the past including flying in perfect formation, playing ping pong and creating a tune on a piano. Now in the lab they can do something completely new.

By Andy Choi 1 Aug 2011

Aquatic Eco-Systems Introduces Automated Remote Monitoring System MAID

Aquatic Eco-Systems’ Lakes Department has introduced the Mobile Alum Injection Device (MAID) to address various problems connected with high levels of pollutants or dissolvable nutrient loads in reservation ponds and storm water runoffs.

By Andy Choi 30 Jul 2011