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Motorola Mobility Foundation-Sponsored Teams Advance in FIRST Robotics Competition

The Motorola Mobility Foundation had sponsored some teams this year for the FIRST Robotics Competition. The For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology robotics competition was founded by Dean Kamen to help inspire young students to become science and technology leaders.

27 Apr 2011

Japan Accepts QinetiQ Unmanned Vehicle Vision Systems for Disaster Relief

The Japanese Government has agreed to use QinetiQ North America’s unmanned vehicle vision equipment for the disaster recovery work taking place in tsunami and earthquake hit Japan.

15 Apr 2011

US Senators Look to Advance America's Robotics Future

The United States has decided to narrow the gap with Asian nations in the field of advanced robotics. U.S. Senators are proposing a curriculum that is heavier on technology and science for American high school kids. The STEM or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math plan is seen as an essential part of the path to better paying jobs for the students.

11 Apr 2011

Robots to Clean up Japan’s Radioactive Waste Await Clearance in Europe

While Japan is undergoing a nuclear crisis in the wake of the earthquakes and tsunami, international robotic aid is forthcoming from several nations.

7 Apr 2011

Astronauts to Remove Humanoid Robot from Carrying Crate

According to officials at NASA, a humanoid robot, Robonaut 2 that was delivered to the space station by the shuttle Discovery is estimated to be released out of its packing crate by the end of this month.

8 Mar 2011

Rensselaer Sophomore Helps Develop NASA Robot

Nathaniel Quillin, a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, helped develop NASA’s ‘Robonaut 2’ (R2), a humanoid robot.

1 Mar 2011

Toyota’s Partner Robots Play Violin and Trumpet

Toyota displayed the robots playing violin and trumpet at its Tokyo AMLUX building. Human violin and trumpet players played alongside the robots, trying to match their playing to the musician bots. The robots performed the same pieces that they had performed earlier.

1 Mar 2011