ISRAEL21c is reporting on the Israeli made 'Rewalk' that recently received FDA approval, and will now help the paralyzed population get back on their feet. The device is a set of mechanical legs attached to a backpack battery system that allows a paralyzed patient to "walk" all day.
Abu Dhabi's The National is reporting on a valet parking facility with a difference...the "valet" being a mechanical robot, which will park or retrieve your car in 50 seconds - and best of all, parking will be free.
It looks like a starfish made of soft plastic. When air is blown into it through a thin tube it comes to life and the starfish closes like a hand. It does this so gently that it can grasp a raw egg without breaking it.
By George M. Whitesides
23 Jan 2011
Adept Technology Pleasanton, CA, USA, a provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and autonomous mobile solutions, announced it will hold a conference call to discuss fiscal 2011 second quarter financial results. The call will be hosted by John Dulchinos, chief executive officer and Lisa Cummins, vice president and chief financial officer.
Schilling Robotics LLC, the Davis-based designer and manufacturer of deep-sea robotic vehicles and other underwater equipment, announced that it has opened a new support centre in Singapore and begun construction of another one in Brazil. "These expansions demonstrate Schilling Robotics' commitment to global support for our customers," said CEO Tyler Schilling.
The Xbox 360 Kinect unit, which is designed to allow human motion to control on-screen games, has been hacked on several occasions since its debut last year, much to Microsoft's public annoyance. This time round it has been hacked to control a surgical robot.
Burg Giebichenstein and Stefan Schwabe of the University of Art and Design Hall have developed Troblion, a robot capable of simulating emotions.
Researchers at Oslo University have built a CMOS impulse radar transceiver ideal for various applications like industrial automation, personal safety and monitoring of human-significant signs.
Pure Technologies has declared that it has signed a contract with Specialized Technical Services (STS) to acquire the business of STS’ Inspection Division. STS offers inspection and remote monitoring of oil and gas pipelines and water.
Korber Group, provider of packaging and automation solutions to the pharmaceutical segment, has acquired Seidenader Maschinenbau, Markt Schwaben.
Researchers at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, have reported that robotic procedures radically enhance results in cervical, uterine and endometrial cancer patients.
Hamilton Robotics has launched Field Verification II, a new service to analyze if the functionality of MICROLAB STAR automated pipetting workstations and peripherals complies with GLP/GMP guidelines.
GeckoSystems, global leader in mobile robotics, has enhanced the functionality and safety of GeckoNav, their branded software for mobile robot navigation.
DAILY RFID has launched Proximity RFID LF Reader, a compact user-friendly, plug and play device ideal for low frequency indoor RFID applications like safety inspection, access control, time and attendance, industrial automation, logistics and supply chain management.
The engineers at the Air Force Research Laboratory are working on improving the robotic aircraft ground refueling system. The automated system has successfully refilled an F-35 fighter jet’s simulated gas tank.