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Google Developer Day Featured RIC Android Robot

RT Corp and Brilliant Service Co Ltd have developed a Robot Inside Character (RIC) Android Robot which is the first robot in the world whose controls are powered entirely by the Android.

5 Oct 2010

NASA to Conduct Final Review of Humanoid Carrying Discovery Mission

NASA has declared that it will conduct the final preview of its Discovery space shuttle mission during a sequence of news briefings to be held at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on October 21. Press reporters will be allowed during this session.

5 Oct 2010

EPFL Researchers to Develop Swarming Micro Air Vehicles

Researchers of Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) are working on Swarming Micro Air Vehicle Network (SMAVNET) project for developing aerial swarming robots which can be employed in catastrophic locations for creating communication pathways between rescuers and their base.

5 Oct 2010

Domestic Skies to Feature Robotic Unmanned Air Vehicles

Wesley Randall Professor at the Auburn University and his research team are developing an unmanned aircraft for performing various activities like guarding the border, moving goods between various cities, acting as a security force for airborne traffic etc.

30 Sep 2010

Robotic Surgeon Clarifies about Uterine Fibroids Treatment

Dr. Ramin Mirhashemi of Gynecological Oncology Associates has discussed the benefits of the da Vinci robotic surgery in treating uterine fibroids. It was reported that more than 30% of women in America are affected by this disease.

30 Sep 2010

Roboteq's HDC2450 Supports the Development of Mobile Robots and AGVs

Roboteq Inc. has released HDC2450 an innovative controller which can precisely drive two DC motors. Each can be run up to 50 V and can be operated up to 150Amps.

From Roboteq, Inc. 30 Sep 2010

TU-e Researcher Develops New Surgical Robot

Linda van den Bedem and her technical team from Eindhoven University have created a surgical robot called ‘Sofie’ which works on the principle of 'force feedback' for helping the surgeon to sense various actions performed during the surgery like pulling the sutures, making incisions etc.

30 Sep 2010

PCS Edventures to Supply Additional Robotic Materials to Al Riyadh School

PCS Edventures, a leader in the educational sector in terms of designing and delivering robotic educational products and services pertaining to Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics to the K-16 market, has received supplementary orders from the Al Riyadh School to supply additional robotic materials for engineering, robotics and technological educational programs.

30 Sep 2010

Neocortex Software Enables Robots to Learn, Adapt and React

Universal Robotics has released Neocortex an innovative and patented software that offers learning ability for the machines from its surroundings thereby providing an adaptable automation in disfigured environments.

From Universal Robotics, Inc. 30 Sep 2010

Cloudveil Selects Quiet Logistics' Automation Solutions

Quiet Logistics, a global provider of warehouse automation and robotics solutions, has declared that Cloudveil Direct has selected their company for offering enhanced direct-to-client realization services.

30 Sep 2010

ABB to Supply Electrical and Automation Systems for Schweitzer-Mauduit

ABB, a global leader in providing automation solutions, has received a purchase order from Schweitzer-Mauduit International for delivering electrical and automation equipments for Schweitzer’s greenfield specialty paper mill located in Philippines.

From ABB Ltd. 30 Sep 2010

Raytheon Releases XOS 2 Robotic Suit

Raytheon Company has released a new Exoskeleton (XOS 2) a robotic suit which is tougher, quicker and weightless in contrast to its previous generation XOS 1 suit. The power consumed by this new robotic suit is 50% lesser than its forerunner.

30 Sep 2010

UCF Researchers to Improvise Robotic Arm

University of Central Florida (UCF) researchers have developed a computer-aided robotic arm which assists the physically challenged people to carry out actions like gripping and lifting various objects. It has both manual and automatic modes of operation.

30 Sep 2010

Cornell’s Robotics Lab to Develop Robots for Household Chores

Cornell University’s Personal Robotics Lab, which develops software for building high-end robots, is currently focused on creating robots which can effectively perform various daily activities including cleaning up an untidy room, arranging a bookshelf and packing and unpacking a dishwasher, without the interference of the human.

28 Sep 2010

Inc. 5000 Enlists MFSI for Pharmacy Automation

Microfluidic Systems (MFSI), a global leader in developing automated systems for biological assays, has declared that they had received an award from the Inc. Magazine.

28 Sep 2010