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First Humanoid Robot to Go Aboard Discovery Space Shuttle

NASA has developed the first human-like robot, which eventually will be flying in space. NASA is expecting to launch the Robonaut 2 on February 3, 2011, aboard the Discovery space shuttle. The robot will be the first humanoid to fly in space.

30 Dec 2010

New Testing Facility for Home-Care Robot Safety Established in Japan

World’s first testing facility for life-assisting robots has been established in the Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan.

30 Dec 2010

Upper Dublin High School Participates in the FIRST Robotics World Championship

The Upper Dublin High School announced that its robotics team will participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition world championship.

30 Dec 2010

English-Teaching Robots Are Being Tested in South Korean Elementary Schools

Schools in Daegu, South Korea are testing robots to teach English. Currently, 29 Engkey robots are being tested in elementary schools.

30 Dec 2010

China SHESAYS Launches CEREC AC Porcelain Teeth 3D Restoration Robot in Chengdu Hospital

China SHESAYS Medical Cosmetology, which runs a chain of medical cosmetology hospitals, skincare centers and clinics in Sichuan province, China, has become the first medical cosmetology firm to deploy the CEREC AC porcelain teeth 3D restoration robot at its hospital in Chengdu.

30 Dec 2010

Harlingen Doctor Performs 100th Robot-Assisted Surgery

Susan Hunter, a gynecological obstetrician based in Harlingen, Texas has performed the 100th robot-assisted surgery, creating medical history in the Rio Grande Valley.

30 Dec 2010

Alion Receives Funds to Enhance Robotic Prosthetic Limb Technology

Alion Science and Technology, a company specializing in defense operational support services, is working to improve the robotic prosthetic limb technology for defense amputees.

30 Dec 2010

SpaCapsule Robotic Massage Therapy System Enjoys Strong Holiday Sales

Wellness and medical equipment producer, Simulated Environment Concepts (SE Concepts) announced that its flagship SpaCapsule robotic massage therapy system has been featured in the FrontGate and Hammacher-Schlemmer publications, as the sales have been improving in the holiday season.

30 Dec 2010

Honeywell and ESI Integrate Products for Remote Monitoring Applications

Honeywell’s HRDP and Fusion product portfolio’s integration with ESI’s alarm receiver front end and video/client server end central station modules enables security installers to provide a complete centrally monitored DVR solution.

30 Dec 2010

Hollysys Automation Technologies to Supply High-Speed Rail Signaling System

China-based automation and control applications and technologies provider, Hollysys Automation Technologies has secured about US$ 33.63 million supply contract for its ground-based high-speed rail signaling system for Beijing-Shijiazhuang-Wuhan high-speed rail line.

30 Dec 2010

Automation of Blood Testing and Storing Increases Efficiency at Mercy Medical Center

Des Moines, Iowa-based Mercy Medical Center has recently deployed a completely automated system called ‘the line’ for testing and storing blood serum.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 30 Dec 2010

Blessing Hospital Buys Robotic Surgical System to Perform Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Surgery

Blessing Hospital has recently bought a da Vinci Surgical System to perform minimally invasive hysterectomy surgeries. Studies on the robotic system reveal that it reduces infection risk, pain, and avoids common human hand tremors.

30 Dec 2010

RMA Electronics Introduces Pentax Machine Vision Lenses for 5 MP Cameras

RMA Electronics, an international distributor of vision-related products, video security and industrial video products for a number of brands including Fujinon, Hitachi, Sony, Pentax, Kowa and Euresys, has introduced a new line of Pentax machine vision lenses, C30823KP and C31635KP, for five MP cameras.

30 Dec 2010

Guyson Develops 7-Axis Robotics Blasting Machine for Industrial Gas Turbine Blades

Guyson has developed a 7-axis robotics-blasting machine called Model RB-9, which is specifically designed to accommodate the root section of turbine blades’ metallurgical shot peening.

29 Dec 2010

Flow International Introduces Robotic Waterjet and Saw Cutting System for Countertops

Flow International has introduced a new combination of robotic waterjet and saw cutting system called Mach 4r. The system maximizes countertop cutting, enhances functional efficiency and increases shop’s productivity.

29 Dec 2010