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ABB Collaborates with Andy Flessas to Deliver RoboScreen Packs for Entertainment

ABB, a leader in power and automation technologies, today coupled robust robotics growth in 2012 with a new collaboration with Andy Flessas (aka andyRobot) to deliver RoboScreen function packages for entertainment and commercial uses. ABB is a worldwide leader in the development of industrial robots and operational software, with more than 200,000 ABB robots installed globally.

12 Feb 2013

Human-Robot Interaction for More Efficient Teamwork

Spending a day in someone else’s shoes can help us to learn what makes them tick. Now the same approach is being used to develop a better understanding between humans and robots, to enable them to work together as a team.

11 Feb 2013

REC Foundation and Northrop Grumman Partner to Establish New VEX Robotics Competition Teams

The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and the Northrop Grumman Foundation today announced a partnership to establish 200 new VEX Robotics Competition teams in locations worldwide and support the program’s outreach. In addition, the partnership will support the VEX Robotics Competition World Championship in Anaheim, Calif., April 17-20, an event that will attract more than 700 teams and 15,000 students for three days of robotics engineering competition.

7 Feb 2013

Novel Product Utilizes Quad-Copters, Robotic-Arms and Rovers to Teach Math and Science

Teaching math and science has never been more engaging. A new product launched today, is allowing teachers to use quad-copters, robotic-arms and rovers to teach math and science using dedicated educational apps aligned with mandated standards.

7 Feb 2013

Verizon Provides 10-Week Robotics Program to Youth of Greater Washington

Youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington now know firsthand what it takes to build robots and understand the significant role robots play in society – thanks to a 10-week program delivered by a team of Verizon information technology volunteers.

7 Feb 2013

O-Cedar Introduces Affordable Robotic Floor Cleaner with Automatic Navigation System

O-Cedar, the leading brand in traditional floor care, is introducing the O-Duster™, the first affordable robotic floor cleaner. The O-Duster™ features an automatic navigation system that changes direction when it detects objects and walls, and is self-rotating for additional cleaning power.

6 Feb 2013

Foundation for Building Robots and Flying Drones Wins BeagleBoard Cape Plug-in Board Design Contest

Today, BeagleBoard.org announced the winners of the BeagleBone Cape Plug-in Board Design Contest, which invited developers, students, makers and hobbyists worldwide to create innovative new expansion boards or "capes".

2 Feb 2013

Northrop Grumman Sponsors and Provides Expertise for New Mexico LEGO League State Championship

Northrop Grumman recently sponsored the New Mexico FIRST LEGO League (FLL) state championship competition held on Jan. 26 at Albuquerque Academy. The purpose of the FLL competition is to immerse children in real-world science and technology challenges.

1 Feb 2013

Robotic Pet Animals Teach Veterinary Science at Simulation Center

The world’s first simulation center to use robotic pet animals to teach veterinary science now has a place to call home at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine.

30 Jan 2013

Wing-Waving Robotic Sparrow Helps Study Live Birds' Responses

Male sparrows are capable of fighting to the death. But a new study shows that they often wave their wings wildly first in an attempt to avoid a dangerous brawl.

29 Jan 2013

Consumer Robotics News

ABB Collaborates with Andy Flessas to Deliver RoboScreen Packs for Entertainment

Human-Robot Interaction for More Efficient Teamwork

REC Foundation and Northrop Grumman Partner to Establish New VEX Robotics Competition Teams

Novel Product Utilizes Quad-Copters, Robotic-Arms and Rovers to Teach Math and Science

Verizon Provides 10-Week Robotics Program to Youth of Greater Washington

O-Cedar Introduces Affordable Robotic Floor Cleaner with Automatic Navigation System

Foundation for Building Robots and Flying Drones Wins BeagleBoard Cape Plug-in Board Design Contest

Northrop Grumman Sponsors and Provides Expertise for New Mexico LEGO League State Championship

Robotic Pet Animals Teach Veterinary Science at Simulation Center

Wing-Waving Robotic Sparrow Helps Study Live Birds' Responses

The Future of Cleaning: The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra – Now Available for the Australian Market

Open-Source AI Tool Streamlines Cancer Drug Candidate Generation

Kawasaki Robotics Unveils Collaborative Robot Family at Automate 2024

AI-Powered Model Identifies Most Potent Cancer-Killing Immune Cells

AI Knowledge Helps Employees Get Appreciation and Attention

Robots and Renewable Energy: Hydropower Inspections

Robots and Renewable Energy: Wind Farm Monitoring

Robots and Renewable Energy: Solar Plant Security

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