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Omron to Display MEMS-Based Absolute Pressure Sensor at Micromachine/MEMS ROBOTECH 2012

OMRON has declared that it will launch an absolute pressure sensor in January 2013. This sensor can precisely detect 50 cm altitudinal variations by accurately sensing air pressure fluctuation.

6 Jul 2012

UT Austin Villa Wins Robot Soccer World Championships

Directed by Professor Peter Stone, UT Austin Villa, a computer science student team has achieved two 2012 Robot Soccer World Cup division championships at RoboCup 2012 in Mexico City last week.

2 Jul 2012

HEXBUG Developer Brings Robotic Toy Bugs to India

Innovation First International, a developer of the world-recognized HEXBUG Micro Robotic Creatures brand, recently declared that it has released its family-based innovative product series of advanced robotic toys within the Indian market.

2 Jul 2012

Lockheed Martin Supports 4-H Robotic Program with $1.5 M Gift

National 4-H Council declared that Lockheed Martin will continue to support 4‑H Science programs by granting three-year, $1.5 M gift.

14 Jun 2012

Research and Markets Releases New Book on Mechatronic Systems

Research and Markets declared that its report series now has a new book titled ‘System Dynamics: Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Mechatronic Systems, 5th Edition’ of John Wiley and Sons.

12 Jun 2012

Half of the Best High Schools in US Compete in FIRST Robotics Competition

FIRST(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) included 5of the top 10 high schools listed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 National Rankings of Best High Schools. These schools will actively participate in FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC).

2 Jun 2012

CU-Boulder Team Develops Robotic ‘Swarm Wall’

Using innovative robotics technology, a new dynamic media composition was developed which will be demonstrated at a summer exhibition at the University of Colorado Boulder Art Museum.

1 Jun 2012

Family Focus Procures Robotics Programs from PCS Edventures!

PCS Edventures!.com, an organizer of K-16 programs based on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) declared that Family Focus, a non-profit organization in Chicago has placed an order for PCS Robotics programs.

31 May 2012

FIRST, The LEGO Foundation and LEGO Education Offers FIRST Robotics Teams with Graduation Grants

Established by inventor Dean Kamen, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is a not-for-profit organization that encourages youth involved in science and technology. It declares that FIRST robotics teams who participate in the FIRST series of robotics programs will receive Graduation Grants.

23 May 2012