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Multivac Introduces Multi-Robot Handling Module for Automating Integrated Packaging Lines

Multivac has developed a highly efficient module for automating integrated packaging lines called Multi-Robot H240. The module is equipped with a gripper system, which can be easily modified according to the application.

By Andy Choi 23 Jun 2011

Magnetecs to Present Robotic Catheter Guidance System at EHRA Europace Congress

Magnetecs announced that an abstract presentation of the research assisted by the Catheter Guidance Control Imaging (CGCI) system performed by Dr.Jose Luis Merino Llorens at the Universitario La Paz in Madrid, Spain will be presented at the EHRA Europace Congress on the 27th of June 2011.

By Andy Choi 23 Jun 2011

DARPA Chooses SRI International for Designing Visual Intelligence System

SRI International will be designing a visual intelligence program, called VIGIL, which is being funded by the Mind’s Eye program of the U.S Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and will be integrated with other components of the Mind’s Eye program that are being developed by research teams across the globe.

From SRI International 23 Jun 2011

Aethon Introduces Robo-Nurses for Simplifying Job of Hospital Medical Staff

Aethon has built Robo-Nurses, which could be used in executing menial tasks so that nurses can spend more time attending to the patient’s need. These Robo-nurses are called TUGs and are being used for the first time in hospitals to perform tasks such as delivering medication, linen, food and laboratory specimens to the wards and waste removal.

From Aethon 23 Jun 2011

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Build Cognitive Robots to Help in Clinical Diagnosis

Researchers at the Vanderbilt University have come up with a system of cognitive robots, which would be of great help in reducing the wait time for physicians and staff at the emergency departments in America.

By Andy Choi 22 Jun 2011

Thermo Scientific Designs F3 Robotic System for Light Payload Applications

Thermo Scientific has built the F3 Robotic System, which is an articulated robotic arm having six degrees of freedom and a multitasking controller.

By Andy Choi 22 Jun 2011

ABB Launches Robotic Welding Package for Small to Medium Welding Operations

ABB Robotics has come up with a comprehensive robotic welding package, called LeanArc1410.

By Andy Choi 22 Jun 2011

Da Vinci Surgical Robot Helps in Performing Bladder Augmentation Surgery

Andrew Baniecki has been affected by spina bifida, a neurological disease that results in incomplete formation of the spine.

By Andy Choi 22 Jun 2011

University of Southern Indiana Participates in Lunabotics Competition

The University of Southern Indiana takes part in the Lunabotics Mining Competition organised by NASA at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

By Andy Choi 22 Jun 2011

Automated Transfer Vehicle Prepares to Leave the International Space Station

An Automated Transfer Vehicle has been undocked from the International Space Station in order to accommodate the Russian Cargo craft, which is expected to enter ISS sometime later in the week.

By Andy Choi 22 Jun 2011

NASA and DARPA Sponsor Zero Robotics Competition

TopCoder is working with MIT Space Systems Lab and Aurora Flight Sciences for organising the Zero Robotics competition.

By Andy Choi 22 Jun 2011

NASA and DARPA Offers Students an Opportunity to Help

If you are a high school student fascinated with all things space this might just be the opportunity that you were waiting for. What the NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency or DARPA are offering is the opportunity to design experiments that will actually be tested in space.

By Andy Choi 21 Jun 2011

Canada's New Polymer Banknotes Honour Canadian Robotics and Space Pogram

The Canadian Government and Bank of Canada have got together to honour the Canadian space program in a unique manner. The new five dollar bill will profile the workhorse of the International Space Station, Canadarm2 and Dexte which were developed by MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associated Ltd.

By Andy Choi 21 Jun 2011

William Lynn Says Robotics Key to U.S. Military Despite Budget Cuts

William Lynn, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defence said that the US would strive to keep its lead in unmanned robotic technology despite the $400 billion reduction in defense spending. The cuts in defence budget are part of the Obama government’s goal of reducing the U.S. deficit over the next 12 years.

By Andy Choi 21 Jun 2011

UK Artist Trains Robot to Sketch

Patrick Tresset, an artist from the UK, has been successful in training the AIKON II robot to develop its own drawing skills. He has trained the robot to sketch faces from a complex mix of lines.

By Andy Choi 21 Jun 2011