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Roboteq Announces Publication of WiFi Robot Design Program

Developer of motor controllers for mobile robotics, Roboteq has declared publication of its WiFi Robot Design program that features a AX3500 DC Motor Controller and an Intel Atom Processor for Mini ITX mainboard.

30 Dec 2010

SHL Automation Increases Automation Solutions to Enhance Run Time for Autoinjector Assembly

SHL Automation is in the process of improving its automated sub-assembly systems. As the number of drug delivery devices, especially pen injectors and autoinjectors, is increasing, the company has planned for the enhancement.

30 Dec 2010

Canadian Engineers Test Dextre Robot

Canadian Space Agency has successfully tested the Dextre robot from the International Space Station. The robot is now ready for operation once a Japanese cargo freighter turns up at the orbiting lab in January 2011.

30 Dec 2010

Festo, Fraunhofer to Develop Bionic Handling Assistant Robotic Arm

The Fraunhofer research institute, and Festo, a Germany-based control and automation company, have won a German technology award to develop a robotic arm called the Bionic Handling Assistant. Festo teamed up with Fraunhofer Institute’s Andrzej Grzesiak to execute the project.

30 Dec 2010

Software Toolbox Rolls Out New Version of OPC Data Logger

Software Toolbox, a supplier of industrial automation software, has rolled out a new variant of OPC Data Logger that supports OPC UA connectivity.

30 Dec 2010

Egg Farms Utilize Robots to Decrease Food Safety Issues

The Chief Executive Officer of Smart Motion Robotics, Scott Gilmore stated that egg farms to decrease pricey food safety problems.

30 Dec 2010

Geologists Deploy Robot Submarine below The Antarctic Ice

Geologists at the Northern Illinois University have developed a cigar-shaped robot submarine that will be deployed below the Antarctic ice.

30 Dec 2010

CoroWare Adds Hot-Swap Battery Feature to Explorer Product Series

CoroWare, a provider of robotics integration services, has added a new feature to the CoroWare Explorer product series to significantly improve the versatility and duration of the mobile robotics projects for researchers and educators.

30 Dec 2010