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U.S Army to Deploy Lockheed Martin Autonomous Vehicles in Afghanistan

The Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) from Lockheed Martin would be deployed for the first time in Afghanistan by the U.S Army.

By Andy Choi 30 Jul 2011

Phase 1 Technology Successfully Completes 25 Years in Machine Vision Technology

Phase 1 Technology completes 25 years in machine vision technology this year. It has been one of the oldest and most reliable distributors of industrial lenses, cameras, lighting, software, cables and other solutions for factory automation, laboratory purposes, robotics, medical, pharmaceutical and several other industrial applications.

By Andy Choi 30 Jul 2011

Engineers from the University of Southampton Design Printed Aircraft

Engineers at the University of Southampton have designed the Southampton University Laser Sintered Aircraft (SULSA), which is an unmanned air vehicle that has been built using printed structures.

By Andy Choi 30 Jul 2011

Insect Wings Inspire Tiny Aerial Vehicles for Covert Operations

Tiny insect-sized flying machines with micro-cameras are being developed for covert military surveillance operations and for exploring dark, dirty and hazardous places.

By Andy Choi 30 Jul 2011

Study Recommends Pelvic Floor Toning Exercises for Post Robotic Prostatectomy

Men who undergo prostatectomy are not only concerned about the removal of prostate cancer but also about urinary continence and sexual potency that might get affected during the procedure.

By Andy Choi 29 Jul 2011

Boca Raton Hospital Uses Protura Robotic Couch Extensively in Cancer Treatment

The Lynn Cancer Institute at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital has earned the reputation of being a premier Protura user. Dr. Tim Williams, the medical director, and his team have treated more than a 100 patients with the help of the Protura Robotic Couch.

By Andy Choi 29 Jul 2011

PR2 Robots Help Quadriplegic to be Independent

Henry Evans, a quadriplegic, is now able to perform his daily tasks like shaving on his own with the help of the PR2 Robot. Georgia Institute of Technology and Willow Garage have come together for executing a project called Robots for Humanity.

By Andy Choi 29 Jul 2011

MAKOplasty Performed Using Robotic Arms and 3D Visualization System

The Good Shepherd Medical Center has released an official statement announcing its new status as the first hospital in the Texas region to perform MAKOplasty.

By Andy Choi 29 Jul 2011

Humanoid Robot Bina 48 to Feature in National Geographic Magazine

The North Vermont flagship technology- based project launched by Terasem Movement Foundation, LifeNaut.com will be featured in the August issue of the National Geographic Magazine.

By Andy Choi 29 Jul 2011

An Aquatic 'Insect-Bot’

In another case of a robot mimicking nature, there is a new ‘insect-bot’ in China that can walk on water like mosquitoes and water spiders. These water striders provided more than inspiration for the miniature robot, they provided actual design ideas.

By Andy Choi 28 Jul 2011

STMicroelectronics and Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa to Create BioRobotics Lab

STMicroelectronics and Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa are getting together to establish a laboratory in Catania in Italy. The joint laboratory is to be used for the development of humanoid robotic research. It will feature innovations in BioRobotics, smart systems and micro-electronics.

From STMicroelectronics 28 Jul 2011

ABI Research Predicts Promising Sales of Servos and Actuators in Robotic Market by 2016

According to a report by ABI Research, servos, actuators and motors would show higher sales when compared to the total robot market by 2016. This rise in sales was attributed to the increasing challenges in robot creation.

From ABI Research 28 Jul 2011

TestPlant Releases Advanced Version of Robotic Test Tool eggPlant

TestPlant has released the latest and most advanced version of the robotic test tool, eggplant v11. eggPlant is a robotic testing tool that designs a visual representation of screens and GUIs which helps software test engineers in automating screen testing via ‘search and compare’.

By Andy Choi 28 Jul 2011

Grifols and Health Robotics Partner to Co-Market Products in the United States

Health Robotics has declared extending its existing agreement with Grifol for marketing in Europe to also cover the United States of America.

By Andy Choi 27 Jul 2011

Common Unmanned Surface Vessel from Textron Systems Successful at SUMMIT Demonstration

Textron Systems Advanced Systems, a functional unit of Textron Systems has declared the success of the common unmanned surface vessel (CUSV) at the demonstration conducted by Supervision of Unmanned Vehicles Mission Management by Interactive Teams (SUMMIT), the Office of Naval Research (ONR) being the sponsor.

By Andy Choi 27 Jul 2011