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Dual Channel Brushless DC Motor Controller from Roboteq for Robotics

Roboteq launches HBL2350, a smart controller which can drive two brushless DC motors with 75A each up to 50V. HBL2350 is the first in the category of dual channel, high current brushless motor controllers.

24 Aug 2011

ABB Robotics Launches Affordable Robotic Educational Package for Schools

ABB Robotics has designed an affordable robotic educational package for schools, universities and colleges for exposing students to the practical concepts in robotics.

From ABB Robotics 19 Aug 2011

University of Michigan Design Quick Two-Legged MABEL Robot

The MABEL robot, created at the University of Michigan, is believed to be the fastest bipedal robot with knees.

17 Aug 2011

Robotics Pioneer George C. Devol Passes Away

George C. Devol, the man who designed the first robotic arm and revolutionized the robotics industry died on August 1, 2011. He was 99 years old and passed away at his home in Wilton, Connecticut. He was considered the f...

16 Aug 2011

Fisnar Launches Free Trial Service of Automated Fluid Dispensing Applications

Fisnar has launched Free Video Trials for their fluid dispensing applications. The new business development provides customers an opportunity to program and confirm a dispensing application before purchasing it without having to spend engineering time on it.

From Fisnar Inc. 12 Aug 2011

Sokkia Gyro Station Combines Gyroscope and Robotic Total Station Functionalities

Sokkia has launched a Gyro Station which can be used in surveying and in providing sophisticated solutions for tunnelling, railroad, power line and underground construction projects.

11 Aug 2011

Gates Corporation Presents Scholarships to Participants of FIRST Robotics Corporation

Gates Corporation has declared that they have presented the participants of the FIRST Robotics competition with scholarships. The six high school students have used Gates belt drive on the robots used for the competition.

From Gates Corporation 10 Aug 2011

Marlin Steel Wire Products Installs TrumpfTruBend Robotic Brake for Speed and Safety

Marlin Steel Wire products has added a new high-speed robot to its robotics fleet. Precision of up to 10 µm and 0.25 º at a force of 132 t is achievable with the robot. Installing the robot greatly enhances the quality and efficiency of work.

From Marlin Steel Wire Products LLC 10 Aug 2011

Broadcasting Automation with a Camera Robot

Camerobot Systems GmbH, a Bavarian company, has introduced a new approach to broadcasting. Camerobot is an Ultra-precise robot system for the automated movement of film and studio cameras in live broadcasting and/or VR sets. The system solves a number of long standing challenges on live and virtual studio sets.

9 Aug 2011

Second Phase of Alabama Robotics Park Set to Open in August

A grand event is being planned for the opening of the Phase II facility of the Alabama Robotics Technology Park (RTP) - the Advanced Technology Research and Development Center.

6 Aug 2011