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Leica Geosystems iCON Robotic Total Station To Aid T.U. Parks Construction

Established in 1944, Chattanooga, Tennessee –based T.U. Parks Construction Company is a one-man construction firm with an extended excellence in healthcare operation.

16 May 2012

UNI-CUB Compact Mobility Device Introduced by Honda Motor Co., Ltd

Representing the evolution of the U3-X personal mobility device that Honda announced in 2009, UNI-CUB features Honda's proprietary balance control technology and the world's first omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System). These technologies allow the rider to control speed, move in any direction, turn and stop, all simply by shifting his or her weight. Since the rider can freely move forward, backward, side-to-side and diagonally, he or she can quickly and easily maneuver among other people.

15 May 2012

Robotics Industry Gears Up for Enhanced Growth in 2012

The Robotic Industries Association’s (RIA) recent statistics states that robotics companies in North America have witnessed the industry’s powerful opening quarters so far.

3 May 2012

DENSO Robotics Creates New Facebook Page

DENSO Robotics pronounced that a new Facebook page has been created by the company at www.facebook.com/densorobotics. This webpage welcomes customers to sign in and share various photos, articles and videos based on robot application.

From DENSO Robotics 26 Apr 2012

GeckoSystems' CareBot to Assist Japan’s Elderly Population

GeckoSystems recently declared that it has acknowledged the demand for utilitarian mobile service robots by Panasonic. Upon delivery, these robots will benefit the booming elderly population in Japan.

From GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. 19 Apr 2012

SCHUNK Provides EGP Electrically-Driven Grippers for Quick Small Part Handling

SCHUNK has developed an innovative small parts gripper EGP, which is powered by electricity. This electrically driven gripper simplifies the transition from pneumatic to electric gripping modules.

From SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG 18 Apr 2012

GeckoSystems Presents SafePath Enabled Mobile Robot

GeckoSystems Intl recently declared that ZMP of Japan has procured GeckoSystems’ upgraded version of the BaseBot.

From GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. 18 Apr 2012

SCHUNK Develops Compact Robot Coupling for Pallet Handling

SCHUNK has created a sleek, lightweight coupling that has reduced interfering contours. This development was achieved in response to the requirements in automatic lading of machine tools. As pallet loading process occurs close to the machine table, a precise, powerful and compact workpiece pallet changer is the need of the hour.

From SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG 18 Apr 2012

SCHUNK’s Powerball Arm Serves Robotic-Assisted Industrial Applications

SCHUNK’s Powerball concept is the G5 lightweight arm. This compact and flexible design ensures efficient mobile and stationary use in industrial handling and service robotics.

From SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG 17 Apr 2012