Andy Choi

Articles from Andy

German Researchers Build an Anthropomorphic Robot Hand

German researchers have built may have just built the toughest robot hand yet. It is an anthropomorphic robot hand that can endure collisions with hard objects and even strikes from a hammer without breaking into pieces.

30 Jan 2011

Seoul Looks to Foster Innovation in Robotics

The Yonhap News Agency in Seoul reported that the Government has announced it will spend 100 billion WON (US$89.5 million) on robotics related projects to encourage growth in the cutting edge industry.

30 Jan 2011

Sales Growth for Israel's Mazor Robotics

Mazor Robotics, an Israel-based spine technology manufacturer, has seen a large increase in sales after the FDA recently approved marketing of the Emerald spinal-implant system.

30 Jan 2011

Heartland Robotics Moves to Larger Premises at Boston's Fort Point

Cambridge, MA-based Heartland Robotics, the manufacturing robotics company founded by Australian Rod Brooks, is moving into a larger office space in Boston's Fort Point district next week.

30 Jan 2011

Salt Lake Regional Medical Center Opens Center for Precision Joint Replacement

Salt Lake Regional Medical Center has announced the grand opening of the hospital’s Centre for Precision Joint Replacement, which specializes in the practice of complex knee, hip and shoulder joint replacements in Utah.

27 Jan 2011

Cobham to Acquire German Robot Manufacturer Telerob GmbH

The Germany-based manufacturer of advanced bomb disposal robots and threat response vehicles, Telerob GmbH will shortly be acquired by the British defence technology manufacturer Cobham. Cobham anticipates that the acquisition will allow it to significantly strengthen its ability to deliver market-leading robot products, to fast-growing homeland security markets around the world.

26 Jan 2011

Britain's Ministry of Defence Fosters Civilian Technology Innovation

Richard Tyler, Enterprise Editor for the Telegraph reports that the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) is encouraging small and medium businesses to produce tech-savvy equipment for the forces.

26 Jan 2011

U.S. FDA Approves Israeli Robotic Walking Aid

ISRAEL21c is reporting on the Israeli made 'Rewalk' that recently received FDA approval, and will now help the paralyzed population get back on their feet. The device is a set of mechanical legs attached to a backpack battery system that allows a paralyzed patient to "walk" all day.

24 Jan 2011

Robot Parking for New Abu Dhabi Hotel

Abu Dhabi's The National is reporting on a valet parking facility with a difference...the "valet" being a mechanical robot, which will park or retrieve your car in 50 seconds - and best of all, parking will be free.

24 Jan 2011

Adept Technology to Announce Q2 Financials

Adept Technology Pleasanton, CA, USA, a provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and autonomous mobile solutions, announced it will hold a conference call to discuss fiscal 2011 second quarter financial results. The call will be hosted by John Dulchinos, chief executive officer and Lisa Cummins, vice president and chief financial officer.

23 Jan 2011