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Researchers Develop Robot Controlled by Rat Brain Cells

University of Reading scientists have developed a robot, which is operated by rat brain cells. The cultured brain cells are linked to the control circuit. The live cells build new connections and control the robot.

24 Dec 2010

US Army Demonstrates Panther II ROV in Iraq

The US Army has demonstrated the M1 Abrams Panther II Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), an exclusive mine-clearing vehicle.

24 Dec 2010

BUPT Researchers Develop Spherical Mobile Robot

The Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has announced that Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications’ researchers have developed the first ever sphere-shaped mobile robot with retractable arms.

24 Dec 2010

FIRST Receives Funding from Statoil

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) has received a sponsorship worth $1 million from Statoil. This deal has enabled Statoil to be a Global Sponsor of FIRST LEGO League (FLL) for a period of three years.

24 Dec 2010

Roboteq Releases WiFi Robot Design Platform

Roboteq has released a WiFi Robot design platform, which includes an Intel Atom Processor-based Mini-ITX mainboard as well as an AX3500 DC Motor Controller.

From Roboteq, Inc. 24 Dec 2010

Automation Giant Falcon Purchases New Facility

Falcon Electric has procured a 10,000-square-feet facility in Irwindale, California, which includes space for office, Research and Development, manufacture and final analysis operations.

24 Dec 2010

Strategic Collaboration to Remotely Monitor Eaton’s UPS Products

Eaton has partnered with Level Platforms and N-Able Technologies for obtaining software for remotely monitoring and managing its uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS).

From Eaton Corporation 24 Dec 2010

WHH Offers Robotic Prostatectomy

Dr. Sijo Parekattil, Director of Urology and Robotics at the Winter Haven Hospital is using the da Vinci surgical robot to perform prostatectomy, reverse vasectomies and other urology related procedures.

24 Dec 2010

AIS Launches DAQ I-O Modules for Automation Applications

American Industrial Systems (AIS) has launched a new series of data acquirement (DAQ) distributed I/O modules to provide adaptable information gathering inputs for automation control Panel PCs in industries.

24 Dec 2010

NDIA to Organize Ground Robotics Conference

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) has declared that 2011 Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference & Exhibition is scheduled to be held in Orlando between March 22 and 24, 2011.

24 Dec 2010

Accuray to Popularize CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery

Accuray has declared that it has organized a Medical Affairs function to improve CyberKnife information collection, deployment, referral schemes and tactical guidance on clinical procedures, inventions and proposals.

24 Dec 2010

Cleveland Clinic Surgeons Perform Robotic Prostatectomy

Dr. Alok Shirivastava and his team at the Cleveland Clinic are performing robot-assisted procedures for prostate cancer treatment.

24 Dec 2010

LVC College Students Open New Robotics Club

ARM, global provider of intelligent semiconductor solutions, has supported Linton Village College (LVC) students to open a new robotics club.

24 Dec 2010

JBT Receives Automated Guided Vehicle System Contract

JBT has declared that it has obtained an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) system contract worth $5 million for automating product movement in an integrated production and warehousing plant located in North America.

24 Dec 2010

Metro Homeschool Robotics Team to Participate in BEST National Championship

Metro Homeschool Robotics team is one among the 24 teams to participate in the 2011 BEST National Championship, which is scheduled to be held in Orlando.

24 Dec 2010