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Robotic Prostatectomy Proves More Effective in Treating Prostrate Cancer

Drug based treatment of metastatic prostate cancer using recently approved drugs like Provenge and Yervoy have shown a considerable increase in the survival rates.

By Andy Choi 27 Jun 2011

Japanese Researchers Create Robot that Can Hug

The researchers from Tokyo have developed a Robot, named Sense-Roid, which hugs you in return for your hug.

By Andy Choi 27 Jun 2011

HOM-BOT from LG Electronics Recognised as Finalist at the IERA Awards

The Smart Vacuum Cleaning Robot from LG Electronics was successful in reaching the final round at the IERA Awards.

By Andy Choi 27 Jun 2011

Researchers Develop Robot Having Flexible Skeleton Covered by Muscle

Researchers at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the University of Zurich have come up with an innovative robot, named ECCEROBOT-2, which is built on a solid yet flexible skeleton that is covered with mechanical muscles and tendons.

By Andy Choi 27 Jun 2011

Zen Robotics Develops Robot Capable of Separating Recyclable Waste

Zen Robotics has developed an intelligent recycling robot, which is able to segregate recyclable waste from garbage.

By Andy Choi 24 Jun 2011

RobotWorx Dispels Myths About Used Industrial Robots

Most of the companies show hesitation in considering used industrial robots for automating their units. The most common misconceptions in considering used robots are that they are slow and finicky in their functioning.

By Andy Choi 24 Jun 2011

Australian Mines to Deploy Robots to Tide Over Labour Crisis

Mining jobs in Australian Outback mines involve spending long hours in the scorching sun and travelling long distances.

By Andy Choi 24 Jun 2011

Marathon Robotics Creates Robotic Target System that Helps in Training Marine Officers

Marathon Robotics has developed a robotic target training system that helps in the training of Marine Officers. Dr. Alex Brooks, the CEO of Marathon Robotics, explained that the system was specifically designed for training snipers in identifying unpredictable targets.

By Andy Choi 24 Jun 2011

KIMS to Perform First Robot Assisted Surgery in South India

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) will be performing the first ever robot assisted surgery in South India.

By Andy Choi 24 Jun 2011

Custom Entertainment Solutions Unveils Realistic Animatronic Head

Custom Entertainment Solutions (CES) has launched a new animatronic head that closely resembles a human head.

By Andy Choi 24 Jun 2011

Rail Manufacturing Processes Improve with ABB Robots

Global power and automation technology company, ABB, has designed robots for rail industry applications.

By Andy Choi 24 Jun 2011

Robots Perceive 3D Shapes with Heat Mapping Techniques

Purdue University researchers have developed new heat mapping techniques for robots to perceive three-dimensional shapes.

By Andy Choi 24 Jun 2011

Japanese Scientists Create Self-Propelled Endoscopy Capsule

Japanese scientists and medical researchers have come up with a self propelled and remote controlled capsule endoscope which can swim through the digestive tract. The researchers have successfully captured images inside a person’s stomach and colon using the device.

By Andy Choi 23 Jun 2011

Fiery End for the European Automated Transfer Vehicle 2

The European Automated Transfer Vehicle 2 (ATV – 2) met a fiery demise on June 21. A planned end to the huge unmanned robotic spacecraft was recorded faithfully by a special onboard recorder and transmitted back to earth.

By Andy Choi 23 Jun 2011

New York Hotel Introduces Robot Bellboys

A New York hotel says goodbye to bellboys as a robot now gets your luggage. At Yotel the robot who handles your bags is the first of many high tech amenities that guests experience. The hotel’s ambience is just about as futuristic as it can get.

By Andy Choi 23 Jun 2011