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BAS Researchers Develop Hydromina Robot

A team of 34 researchers from the Institute of Mechanics of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences have developed a nano robot termed as ‘Hydromina’ to reduce human errors in the in- vitro fertilization procedures. With this invention, all medical procedures are likely to be revolutionized.

15 Nov 2010

NAIST Researchers to Develop Table Tennis-Playing Robot

A team of scientists headed by Professor Kidode at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) are researching on a table tennis- playing robot.

12 Nov 2010

IAI Releases MiniPOP Payload for Unmanned Air Vehicles

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has released Ultralight MiniPOP, a new product of light-weight and plug-in optronic payload series.

12 Nov 2010

YAD Event Includes Space Robot Built from Food Cans

The 18th annual Young Astronaut Day (YAD) event was attended by around 300 Ohio students at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.

12 Nov 2010

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Performs Robotic Myomectomy

Dr. Jane Starr at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has carried out the first ever robotic myomectomy.

12 Nov 2010

Parker Launches 400XR Linear Positioners for Industrial Automation Applications

Parker Hannifin has launched a new range of 400XR precision linear positioners, ideal for OEMs requiring simple positioning solutions, for multifarious applications related to fiber optics, automation and life sciences industries.

12 Nov 2010

A.Hak Industrial Acquires Robotic Cleaning Systems Developing Company

A.Hak Industrial Services BV, a member of the A.Hakpark BV Group and a global leader in building, maintaining and inspecting pipelines, has declared that it has acquired InTANK, a robotic cleaning and examining systems developer, for power generation and oil and gas industries.

12 Nov 2010

Italian Doctors Perform Robot-Assisted Pancreatic Transplant

A team of doctors at the University Hospital in Pisa have performed the first ever Da Vinci SHDI robot assisted pancreas transplantation procedure on a 43 year old woman, suffering from type one diabetes.

12 Nov 2010

TechNZ to Develop Next Version of Robotic Exoskeleton

TechNZ, a business investment division of Foundation for Research, Science & Technology (FRST), has received a $1.63 million worth grant from Rex Bionics for developing the next version of the robotic exoskeleton archetype, which was developed exclusively to support physically challenged people. Rex Bionics will procure this exoskeleton.

12 Nov 2010

Panasonic Partners with Miller to Release a Fully Automated Welding System

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America has declared that it has partnered with Miller Electric for incorporating its robotic technology developed by Panasonic Welding Systems, an ancillary unit of Panasonic Corporation, into the products of Miller, and to deliver the same to the North American segment via Miller.

12 Nov 2010

Neato Robotics Raises Funds Worth $3.7 Million

Neato Robotics, a leading developer of robotic vacuum cleaners, has received a new grant worth $3.7 million from five investors.

12 Nov 2010

Moxa to Showcase Latest Industrial Automation Solutions at SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010

Moxa has announced that it will showcase its latest industrial automation solutions based on the themes of ‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Energy Efficiency’ at SPC/IPC/DRIVES 2010 event in hall 9, between November 23 and 25.

12 Nov 2010

Automation Solutions Giant Gerber Scientific to Participate in TechAmerica

Gerber Scientific, a global supplier of integrated automation solutions, declared that Marc T. Giles, President and CEO, and Michael R. Elia, Executive VP and CFO, had participated in the TechAmerica AeA Classic Financial Conference, San Diego on November 8 and November 9, 2010.

12 Nov 2010

Carlton-Bates to Establish Automation Distribution Facility in Indianapolis

Carlton-Bates, a leading distributor of industrial automation systems and an ancillary unit of WESCO Distribution, has declared the extension of its distribution services in the Indianapolis region.

12 Nov 2010

Braintech Supplies Vision Guided Robotics Systems to Ford

Braintech, a global leader in Vision guided robotics (VGR) systems, has declared the delivery of three TrueView VGR systems to Ford’s engine casting facility located in Cleveland, Ohio.

12 Nov 2010