Andy Choi

Articles from Andy

Robots Learning Human Pain Thresholds by Thumping Men

As per Isaac Asimov's First Law of Robotics, "A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm."

31 Oct 2010

Robotic Lifeguard for Malibu Beaches

Malibu surf beaches may one day have robot life guards if 'Emily' and her inventor have their way. Emily or Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard has been patrolling Malibu's Zuma Beach with her inventor Tony Mulligan.

31 Oct 2010

Robotics Leg Exoskeleton for Movement Impaired

The development of robotic exoskeletons for gait training in the movement impaired is what Sunil K Agrawal professor of Mechanical Engineering in the University of Delaware holds close to his heart.

31 Oct 2010

KUKA Robotics Introduces New Robotic Technology

KUKA Robotics is all set to introduce its latest innovation of a new robotic technology with one controller. The technology will be on display at the PACK EXPO 2010.

31 Oct 2010

Japanese Prof Invents Insect Control Humanoid After Buddy Attacked

A friend of Professor Hisashi Sekine was stung about 90 times when trying to spray wasp nests to exterminate them. This caused Professor Hisashi Sekine from Utsunomiya, Japan to invent a remote controlled robot which can climb a ladder and spray the wasp nests.

26 Oct 2010

Scottish Team Shoots for Robot Football Glory

The 2011 robot football world cup is being eagerly awaited at the University of Edinburgh where researchers are preparing one of the first teams that will compete in the event.

26 Oct 2010

First Humanoid in Space

The first Humanoid is ready to go into space after 15 years of behind the scenes preparation. The robot called Robonaut 2 is set for a trip on the space shuttle Discovery on the first of November this year.

26 Oct 2010

Canadian Space Agency Awards Contract for Robotic Arm

Toronto based robotics company, Engineering Services Inc., is to build a robotic arm which be a prototype for use on a Mars or Lunar rover. They have been awarded a $3 million contract from the Canadian Space Agency for the project.

26 Oct 2010

New Robotic Gripper

Lifting up a needle or a book may seem easy to human hands but to a robot it can be quite challenging. This is the challenge that a new robotic gripper hopes to address with new shape shifting technology.

26 Oct 2010

Prof. Durrant-Whyte to Take Helm at NICTA

The NICTA chief executive David Skellern is due to retire early next year and Hugh Durrant-Whyte will replace him. He was appointed the new CEO after an international search by executive placement specialists Russell Reynolds and Associates.

25 Oct 2010