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Robot Waitresses at Chinese Restaurant

The Dalu Rebot Restaurant, in Jinan, northern China's Shandong Province, has six robot waitresses and can cater for up to 100 diners.

12 Dec 2010

Alcoa Foundation Awards Grant to Rose-Hulman to Add Robotics Workstations

Rose-Hulman has announced that it has received funds worth $50,000 from the Alcoa Foundation for supporting its initiatives in robotics. This funding will help Rose-Hulman to include new project workstations resembling industrial robotic systems.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 10 Dec 2010

NASA Sponsors Horn Lake Robotics Team to Compete in FIRST Contest

NASA has offered a grant worth $5,000 to the Robotics team of Horn Lake High School to enable the team to contend in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) regional robotics contest in Los Angeles.

9 Dec 2010

Researcher Develops Robotic Device to Help Paraplegics to Walk

Amit Goffer, Founder of Argo Medical Technologies, has developed robotic ‘pants’ that utilizes motors and sensors to enable paraplegics to stand and walk.

From ReWalk Robotics Ltd 9 Dec 2010

'I, Robot' Inspired Invention Wins Science Prize

The Siemens Competition announced the winners of its college scholarships during a ceremony at George Washington University. Six individual students and six teams of students competed in Washington after winning regional competitions in November. They presented their research to a panel of judges Sunday.

8 Dec 2010

Robotics Activities Come to University of Hawaiʻi at Mânoa

Students from University of Hawaiʻi at Mânoa will host the “Be A Scientist Tonight” at the Institute for Human Services on Friday, December 10, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event will offer hands-on activities such as robotics, fly genetics, origami and other activities and will engage some 100 children and their families.

7 Dec 2010