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Focus on Machine Vision, Robotics and Motion Control in Automate 2011

Automate 2011 is the place where new investments in machine vision, robotics, motion control and other automation technologies would possibly be planned and envisioned for fueling the growth of the robotics industry.

By Andy Choi 25 Mar 2011

Intelsat Signs Satellite Servicing Contract with Canadian Robotics Company

Satellite 2011’s opening session in Washington D.C. saw a group of executives from four of the biggest satellite operators sitting on one panel talking about the future of the industry.

By Andy Choi 24 Mar 2011

Alabama Robotics Technology Park Launched for Training Robotic Technicians

The Alabama Robotics Technology Park (RTP) is being opened in Tanner in Alabama and would hopefully bring in a lot of high-tech jobs to the state.

By Andy Choi 24 Mar 2011

Macro Sensors to Include Miniature LVDT Position Sensors in Robotic Applications

Macro Sensors have developed miniature LVDTs (Linear Variable Differential Transformers), which are electromechanical transducers used in position sensors for robotic applications.

By Andy Choi 24 Mar 2011

Enhanced Robotic Prosthetic Limbs for Victims of War

Over 1,100 soldiers who have fought in Afghanistan and Iraq have had one or more of their limbs amputated from the year 2003.

By Andy Choi 24 Mar 2011

Automate 2011 to Showcase Diverse Range of Automation Solutions in Chicago

According to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) and Automated Imaging Association (AIA), the two sponsors of the event, the Automate 2011 show in Chicago, which is to be held from March 21st to March 24th is to display a broad range of automation solutions, which has been designed for companies in all the industries.

By Andy Choi 24 Mar 2011

Ronan Robotics Team Qualify for World Championships in St. Louis

Ronan High Schoolers have qualified for the world championship Robotic competitions, which would be held in St. Louis in April 2011 by getting the highest scores for their robot.

By Andy Choi 24 Mar 2011

KUKA Robotics Showcases Robotic Solutions at Automate 2011

KUKA Robotics is to display its innovative LWR4+, a compact robot with a 7 kg payload capacity and 7 axes weighing 16 kg, in the Automate 2011, which is the solution- based show of automation technologies in North America.

By Andy Choi 24 Mar 2011

Microbots to Assist in Micro Surgery on Eyes

The latest in eye treatment is a miniature robot that could be steered through the eye and supply medicines or perform a micro surgery.

By Andy Choi 24 Mar 2011

EAMC Introduces Robotic Surgery for Hysterectomy

Robotic surgery is now being used for the treatment of hysterectomy. The da Vinci Robotic System contains four arms that are used to perform the surgery, and these arms are controlled by a surgeon sitting on a console observing via a three-dimensional Camera in High Definition.

By Andy Choi 24 Mar 2011

ABB Robotics to Exhibit a Broad Range of Industrial Robots at Automate 2011

ABB Robotics, which is a leader in the supply of industrial robots, is planning to showcase an assorted range of general industry robots at Chicago’s Automate 2011 to be held from March 21st to 24th at the McCormick Place.

By Andy Choi 24 Mar 2011

Robotic Wheelchairs and BlueTooth Enabled Speakers Boost Mobility

For people with substantial motor impairments, an autonomous robotic wheelchair would be of great help. The independence enhancing wheelchair developed by the Computer science students at Mount Holyoke College would hopefully aid people suffering from cerebral palsy and give them more control over their lives.

By Andy Choi 22 Mar 2011