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Liquid Robotics Introduces Wave Gliders to Collect Oceanographic Data

Liquid Robotics has launched remote controlled robots, called Wave Gliders, which traverse across oceans and collect oceanographic data. They intend to make the data available to consumers on the web.

From Liquid Robotics 11 Jul 2011

Automaton Robot Wins Second Place in Intelligent Ground Vehicle Contest

The Robotics Club from the University Of Central Florida (UCF) has designed the Automaton robot, which is capable of communicating, evaluating and navigating.

By Andy Choi 11 Jul 2011

Fraunhofer Institute Develops Industrial Safety Solution to Prevent Human-Robot Collision

The Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF has come up with a safety solution for preventing robots and humans from colliding with each other in the work environment.

By Andy Choi 11 Jul 2011

Applied Manufacturing Technologies Launches Aggressive Hiring Program for Robotics

Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has announced its new aggressive hiring initiative called Robotic Renaissance. Through this initiative, the company intends to support the steady growth that the robotics industry has shown.

From Applied Manufacturing Technologies 11 Jul 2011

SRTC Students Win Robo Rescue Challenge Competition at NLSC

Sanford Regional Technical Center students have won the competition, Robo Rescue Challenge at the 47th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC).

By Andy Choi 11 Jul 2011

Snail-Wave Omnidirectional Mobile Robot

Biomimicry seems to be the best strategy for top designers in robotics. The “Snail-Wave Omnidirectional Mobile Robot” seems to be inspired by the humble snail’s movement pattern. The snail’s galloping technique has been studied and improved upon in the robot by the Biomechatronics Lab at Chuo University in Japan.

By Andy Choi 10 Jul 2011

Mumbai Hospital Acquires Advanced Robotic Surgery Device

The Asian Vattikuti Institute of Robotic Surgery and the Asian Heart Institute have acquired the most advanced surgical robot in Asia at the cost of $2.5 million. The first robot-assisted surgery will be conducted within the month. Robotic arm assisted surgeries are minimally invasive and said to have better results than conventional surgeries.

By Andy Choi 10 Jul 2011

Allegheny General Hospital Performs Region's First Robotic-Assisted Live Kidney Donor Transplant

A live donor kidney transplant was performed by surgeons in the Allegheny General Hospital assisted by a robotic surgeon arm. The altruistic kidney donor from western Pennsylvania was said to be recovering well after the minimally invasive kidney removal surgery.

By Andy Choi 10 Jul 2011

Robots Treated to a Performance of Welsh National Anthem

The team of robotic footballers were treated to a performance of the Welsh national anthem ahead of the International Robocup Championship. Nao Robots joined the choir at the Hoddinott Hall situated at the Wales Millenium Centre, where the anthem will be recorded.

By Joel Scanlon 8 Jul 2011