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Robotic Warehousing Technology to Revolutionize Online Shopping

Several US retailers involved in online selling of products are utilizing the advanced robotic warehousing technology for delivering parcels.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Caterpillar to Showcase Robotic Multi Terrain Loader at Lunabotics Mining Competition

Caterpillar will display its 287C semi-autonomous Multi Terrain Loader (MTL) at the second annual Lunabotics Mining Competition conducted by NASA at the Kennedy Space Centre situated in Florida.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Doctors Use Robotic Telemedicine Technology for Remote Patient Examination

Dr. Steven Hacker has begun to use a new robotic telemedicine system for his patients. Using this robotic technology, dermatology patients in Palm Beach County can communicate with him during emergencies even if he is present in a remote location.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Foraging Robot Demonstrates Evolution of Altruism

Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have utilized simulated genome functions and gene functions on rapidly evolving robots granting researchers the backing essential to understand the benefits associated with the trait of altruism.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Hong Kong Engineers Develop Autonomous Robot with Tree Crawling Capabilities

Engineers at Hong Kong’s Chinese University have created an autonomous robot, Treebot, which has crawling capabilities.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Students Develop Autonomous Robots at NI Robotics Competition

National Instruments Oceania has declared the teams that will be participating in its Autonomous Robotics student competition.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Ford Employs Robot Named Ruth to Enhance Automotive Interiors

Ford employs a wide range of innovative robots to manufacture high-quality vehicles economically.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Students Utilize Robotics Technology to Solve Current Medical Issues

Students from across the continent participated in the robotics competition hosted by the North American FIRST Lego League Open. Over 70 teams from 33 states including Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico took part in the competition.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Accuray Presents Robotic Radiosurgery System at Healthcare Conference

Accuray, a company that manufactures radiosurgery systems, declared that Euan S. Thomson, its president and CEO, will make a presentation at the Jefferies' 2011 Global Healthcare Conference to be held in New York City on June 7, 2011.

From Accuray Incorporated 30 May 2011

Australian Surgeon Utilizes Tactile Robotic Arm to Perform Partial Knee Surgery

Wuesthoff Health System declared that a minimally invasive partial knee resurfacing operation, MAKOplasty, was performed by its Melbourne hospital.

By Andy Choi 28 May 2011

Stericlean Robots Ensures Safety in Cleanroom

Stäubli Robotics, a company that develops robotics solutions across the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and medical sectors, has developed the TX Stericlean for meeting the requirements of cleanroom surroundings.

By Andy Choi 28 May 2011

RoadNarrows Receives Financial Aid to Develop Robotic Manipulator Arm

RoadNarrows, a robotics company based in Loveland, received a financial aid of $150,000 from the National Science Foundation. The financial aid was funded by the Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR).

By Andy Choi 28 May 2011

Endeavour’s Astronauts Use Robotic Arm to Inspect Space Shuttle

NASA space shuttle, Endeavour’s crew members spent one whole day in orbit to evaluate the thermal safety system of the ship.

By Andy Choi 28 May 2011

Australian Researchers Develop Robots with Language Skills

Researchers at the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology are training a pair of robots, named the Lingodroids, to communicate like humans.

By Andy Choi 28 May 2011

KUKA Systems Installs Automated Production Lines for Canadian Photovoltaic Panel Maker

KUKA Systems has successfully ventured into the Canadian solar panel manufacturing segment, showing its ability to customize its automated manufacturing solutions to meet the needs of a solar panel manufacturer.

By Andy Choi 28 May 2011