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Smartphones to Control Robots through Wireless Networks

Robots built resembling the characters featured in the Angry Birds mobile game were operated at the Beijing International High Tech Expo using a Wi-Fi connection. Both iOS and Android devices feature the Angry Birds game.

By Andy Choi 28 May 2011

Waldo Health Introduces Remote Monitoring System for Cardiac Care

Waldo Health has declared that it showcased a recently developed telecardiology system at the American Telemedicine Association Meeting held from May 1 to 3.

By Andy Choi 26 May 2011

Paro Robots Develop Robotic Seal to Treat Dementia Patients

Japan’s Paro Robots has designed the robotic seal, Pikatti, for treating patients with dementia. It is already being used by about 40 hospitals and medical agencies in the US for patients who have problems with speech.

From PARO Robots U.S., Inc. 26 May 2011

Motoman Robotics Introduces Three-Dimensional Vision Guidance System for Industrial Robots

Motoman Robotics has released two three-dimensional recognition vision functionalities that will prove useful for its industrial robot installations.

By Andy Choi 26 May 2011

Luna Innovations to Improve Medical Procedures with Advanced Robotic Technology

Luna Innovations declared that it will expand its product manufacturing operations under the development and supply accord signed with Hansen Medical.

By Andy Choi 26 May 2011

Genesis Systems Partners with ICESA Modicon to Develop High-Quality Robotic Systems

Genesis-ICESA Systems, US, has declared that it will form a joint venture with ICESA Modicon, Mexico.

From Genesis Systems Group, LLC 26 May 2011

FANUC Robotics’ Delta Robots Help Assembly Automation

The delta robot from FANUC Robotics has developed into a high-speed solution that is ideal for a range of applications such as material handling, picking, and assembly. FANUC Robotics delivers two variants of delta robots.

By Andy Choi 26 May 2011

Omron Scientific Technologies’ Safety Controllers Render Monitoring Capabilities

Omron Scientific Technologies releases the Energy Isolation Procedure (EIP) module for the G9SP configurable safety controllers.

By Andy Choi 26 May 2011

Singapore Armed Forces Develops Unmanned Ground Vehicles for Military Operations

The Singapore Army has released the Rush Demonstrator UGV, which was designed to conduct combat operations. The Rush delivers a relatively quick ground speed.

By Andy Choi 26 May 2011

Engineers Develop Robotic Arm System for Knee Resurfacing

Biomedical engineers have designed a robotic arm to resurface the knee accurately prior to replacing it. For this purpose, first a three-dimensional image of the knee is produced, which offers a real-time view of the knee while the surgery is performed.

By Andy Choi 26 May 2011