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A 'Groundbot' Swarm in Afghanistan

America's swelling ranks of groundbot warriors are being used in new, unexpected, life-saving ways. According to Lt. Col. Dave Thompson, the Marine Corps' top robot-handler, there are more than 2,000 ground robots fighting alongside flesh-and-blood forces in Afghanistan. If these figures are correct, it means one in 50 U.S. troops in Afghanistan is a machine, not a human being.

By Andy Choi 9 Feb 2011

Astrobotic Technology Books Lunar Explorer SpaceX Falcon 9

Astrobotic Technology Inc. announced it has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch Astrobotic's robotic payload to the Moon on the Falcon 9 spaceflight launch system. The mission could launch as soon as December 2013.

From Astrobotic Technology, Inc 9 Feb 2011

Viera High School Student to Develop Robot to Assist Disabled People

Zachary Melnik, student of Viera High School, is working on developing a robot that could help disabled people.

8 Feb 2011

University of Michigan’s Robotics Team Wins MAGIC 2010

‘Team Michigan’ of the University of Michigan bagged the first prize in the Multi Autonomous Ground-robotic International Challenge (MAGIC 2010).

8 Feb 2011

University of Arizona Student Develops Hexapod Robot

Matt Bunting, student of the University of Arizona’s Robotics and Neural Laboratory program, has developed a robotic hexapod.

8 Feb 2011

Hybrid Dynamics and Control Laboratory Researchers to Improve Abilities of Unmanned Aircraft

Researchers at the Hybrid Dynamics and Control Laboratory of the UA College of Engineering are working on mathematical investigation and design methodologies for drastically enhancing the abilities of the unmanned surveillance aircraft.

8 Feb 2011

TiaLinx Releases Cougar20-H Mini-Robot System

TiaLinx has unveiled Cougar20-H, the latest lightweight mini-robot that can be deployed for detecting movement and snooping for a person’s breathing in a premise. The robot can be controlled safely from a remote place.

8 Feb 2011

PLASTEC West 2011 to Include Staubli’s Latest Robotic Systems and Connectors

Staubli, major provider of industrial robotics solutions and textile equipments, has declared that it will participate in the PLASTEC West trade show, which is scheduled to be held in Anaheim between February 8 and 11, 2011.

8 Feb 2011

St. Lucas Andreas Hospital to Improve Remote Monitoring System for Cardiac Failure

Jutta Schroeder-Tanka, a cardiologist at the St. Lucas Andreas Hospital, is working on improving a remote monitoring system developed by the National IT Institute for Healthcare in the Netherlands (Nictiz).

8 Feb 2011

Sparrowbots Robotics Team Wins Gracious Professionalism Award

‘The Sparrowbots’ robotics team of Puckett's Mill Elementary School recently participated in the First Lego League Challenge, which was held at Georgia Tech, and won the Gracious Professionalism award.

8 Feb 2011

Gnat to Distribute Husqvarna’s Demolition Robots in UK

Gnat UK has announced that it has been selected as Husqvarna’s UK distributor to supply Husqvarna's DXR140, DXR250 and DXR310 in the UK.

8 Feb 2011

DENSO Robotics Releases New Free Guide

DENSO Robotics, provider of robotics solutions, has released a new eight page free guide titled “Selecting Robots for Use in Drug Discovery and Testing: What Are the Essential Things to Know?”

8 Feb 2011

ABB Robotics Extends Functionality of IRC5 Compact Controller

ABB Robotics has included the functionality of IRC5 Compact Controller in IRB 120, IRB 140, IRB 260, IRB 360 FlexPicker, IRB 1410 and IRB 1600 robot series. It provides several benefits like minimum controller footprint and easier commissioning of several applications.

8 Feb 2011

Space Station Robot Successfully Completes its First Task

Dextre, the Canadian Space Agency’s robotic handyman aboard the International Space Station, completed its first real job early this week, unpacking two critical pieces of equipment delivered by Japan’s Kounotori2 spacecraft – the space equivalent of a moving van.

By Andy Choi 7 Feb 2011

SANOVO Announces Acquisition of Packaging Automation Company

SANOVO ENGINEERING, developer of pasteurization and egg processing systems, has declared the acquisition of Italproject. Italproject offers automation and robotic solutions for packaging industries.

7 Feb 2011