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Ekso Bionics Debuts 3D Printed Hybrid Exoskeleton Robotic Suit at Singularity University Event

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., a robotic exoskeleton company, today announced that it recently debuted the first ever 3D printed hybrid exoskeleton robotic suit, in collaboration with 3D Systems, at a Singularity University event in Budapest. Designers from 3D Systems created personalized three-dimensional elements from multiple 3D scans taken of Ekso Ambassador, Amanda Boxtel.

From Ekso Bionics 20 Feb 2014

Institute for Robotics and Mechatronics Director to Give Special Talk

On March 20 we welcome alumni and industry practitioners to attend a special talk by Professor Goldie Nejat, Director of the Institute for Robotics and Mechatronics (IRM).

13 Feb 2014

Increased Use of Mechatronics Forecast to Drive Global Automotive Door Module Industry

Revival in automotive production volume and use of mechatronics system in place of mechanical system are expected to increase the global automotive door module industry market size by value over the forecast period. Lucintel expects a major rebound in the market, especially in APAC region which is observing high growth of fuel efficient cars, equipped with the latest automotive electronics systems technologies.

31 Jan 2014

Researchers Test Enhanced Pediatric Version of Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton

Watch a very young infant for a few minutes and you’ll see a lot of what looks like random arm flapping.

17 Dec 2013

UAV Company, Olaeris, to Set up U.S. Headquarters Facility in North Carolina

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) company Olaeris has selected North Carolina as its top choice for a U.S. headquarters facility. They are currently engaging Piedmont economic development leaders to identify the most promising location for what they believe can become a leading R&D hub to the global UAV industry.

3 Dec 2013

Mechatronics Students Design and Build Custom Formula One Race Car

More than 50 SFU students are fine-tuning a project they hope will put them in the driver’s seat at a fast-paced national competition.

29 Nov 2013

Valtronic Ships its First Intelligent VERASENSE Knee System by OrthoSensor

Valtronic, an electronic contract manufacturer, ships its first VERASENSE™ Knee System created by OrthoSensor™ from its new bioburden ISO Class 8 clean room.

25 Nov 2013

Technological Advances Dramatically Improve Viability of Robotic Prostheses

Recent advances in robotics technology make it possible to create prosthetics that can duplicate the natural movement of human legs. This capability promises to dramatically improve the mobility of lower-limb amputees, allowing them to negotiate stairs and slopes and uneven ground, significantly reducing their risk of falling as well as reducing stress on the rest of their bodies.

8 Nov 2013

Swinburne Robotics Students to Develop Dual Seater Electric Powered Parachute

Swinburne University of Technology is entering the flying electric vehicle research space with work about to begin on building a dual seater electric powered parachute.

4 Nov 2013

Festo’s Inspiring Solutions to Achieve More Efficient Mechatronic Solutions

Users often select drive technology – pneumatic or electric – over hastily and on the basis of experience alone. In order to identify the most energy-efficient automation solution, however, a technology-neutral comparison is required. This is exactly the approach that Festo takes to achieve the most efficient mechatronic solutions for its customers.

From Festo Corporation 24 Oct 2013