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New Reference Designs Extend Flight Time and Battery Life of Quadcopters and Industrial Drones

Two circuit-based subsystem reference designs were recently launched by Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN). These designs will enable manufacturers to add flight time and prolong battery life for quadcopters and other industrial and non-military consumer drones used to assist at long distances, provide surveillance or communicate and deliver packages.

18 Jan 2017

Textron Systems Starts On-Water Testing for Fourth-Generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle

Textron Systems Unmanned Systems, a Textron Inc. business, announced today that it began on-water testing for the fourth-generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle, supporting the U.S. Navy’s Unmanned Influence Sweep System program.

12 Jan 2017

UAV Uses Machine-Learning Algorithms to Perform Perched Landing on Ground

The very first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to perform a perched landing using machine learning algorithms has been developed in partnership with the University of Bristol and BMT Defence Services (BMT).

12 Jan 2017

Germ-Zapping Robots to be Tested at Detroit Hospitals

A team of researchers headed by Keith S. Kaye, M.D., M.P.H., director of clinical research in the Michigan Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases, will test the performance of germ-zapping robots at Detroit hospitals.

11 Jan 2017

Researchers Propose New Control Scheme for Robotic Manipulation

A simple, linear robot is easy to control. With known goals and a clear understanding of variables, a controller tells the robot the rules to follow. If button A is pressed, for example, pick up an item from the conveyor belt.

11 Jan 2017

ROOBO Launches PuddingBeanQ Companion Robot for Kids at CES

An adorable, small robot that can answer those innumerable ‘why” questions from young children is unveiled at CES by global technology intelligence platform ROOBO.

9 Jan 2017

Ambarella Launches H3 System-on-Chip for High-End Drones and Virtual Reality Cameras

Ambarella, Inc., a leading developer of low-power, HD and Ultra HD video processing semiconductors, today introduced the H3 System-on-Chip for high-end drones and a new generation of video cameras, including 360-degree and virtual reality cameras.

6 Jan 2017

Ambarella Releases 4K Ultra HD System-on-Chip for New Generation of Drones and Sports Cameras

Ambarella, Inc., a leading developer of low-power, HD and Ultra HD video processing semiconductors, today introduced the H22 System-on-Chip targeting a new generation of 4K drones and sports cameras with leading-edge video features.

6 Jan 2017

Newly Developed iMEMS Device Revolutionizes Drug Delivery

Scientists have developed a new method for producing microscale machines using biomaterials that are safe to be implanted in the human body. The team has been headed by Sam Sia, Biomedical Engineering Professor at Columbia Engineering.

5 Jan 2017

ITRI to Introduce and Demonstrate ICT Solution for Drones at CES 2017

ITRI will introduce and demonstrate its ICT Solution for Drones at CES 2017, Las Vegas. Potential partners and attendees are invited to booth #2015, Tech East, Westgate, to view the drone fleet management system enabling drones to be managed and charged from any distance.

5 Jan 2017

Vincross to Display All-Terrain Six-Legged Robot at CES 2017

From January 5 to 8, 2017, Vincross will be showcasing HEXA, an all-terrain six-legged robot, at CES® 2017 in Las Vegas.

5 Jan 2017

CES 2017: AvatarMind to Unveil New iPal Social Companion Robot

AvatarMind invites CES attendees to be among the first to get hands-on experience with the new iPal™ social companion robot at the iPal Playground, Booth #44754 in the Family and Technology Marketplace at the Sands Expo during CES 2017

5 Jan 2017

LG to Showcase Groundbreaking New Lineup of Intelligent Robots at CES 2017

This week at CES® 2017 in Las Vegas, LG Electronics (LG) will showcase a groundbreaking new lineup of intelligent robots, as part of the company's innovations in artificial intelligence and developments in the IoT ecosystem. The lineup includes a home robot that doubles as a smart home gateway and intelligent home notification center, enhancing convenience in users' day-to-day lives.

5 Jan 2017

PowerVision Launches Innovative Underwater Robot with Ground-Breaking Features

PowerVision Robot Corporation, a worldwide leader in UAV, robotics and big data technologies, and the maker of the world's most intuitive consumer drone PowerEggTM and the premium professional cinematography drone PowerEyeTM, today announced PowerRayTM, an innovative underwater robot with ground-breaking features designed to revolutionize freshwater, saltwater, or ice fishing for today's recreational fishing enthusiasts and casual hobbyists.

4 Jan 2017

CES 2017: Mayfield Robotics Unveils Intelligent Kuri Robot that Enhances Life at Home

Mayfield Robotics, a Bosch startup out of Redwood City, CA, today at CES proudly unveiled Kuri, an intelligent robot for the home. Kuri is designed with personality, awareness, and mobility, and adds a spark of life to any home.

4 Jan 2017

Robotics News

New Reference Designs Extend Flight Time and Battery Life of Quadcopters and Industrial Drones

Textron Systems Starts On-Water Testing for Fourth-Generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle

UAV Uses Machine-Learning Algorithms to Perform Perched Landing on Ground

Germ-Zapping Robots to be Tested at Detroit Hospitals

Researchers Propose New Control Scheme for Robotic Manipulation

ROOBO Launches PuddingBeanQ Companion Robot for Kids at CES

Ambarella Launches H3 System-on-Chip for High-End Drones and Virtual Reality Cameras

Ambarella Releases 4K Ultra HD System-on-Chip for New Generation of Drones and Sports Cameras

Newly Developed iMEMS Device Revolutionizes Drug Delivery

ITRI to Introduce and Demonstrate ICT Solution for Drones at CES 2017

Vincross to Display All-Terrain Six-Legged Robot at CES 2017

CES 2017: AvatarMind to Unveil New iPal Social Companion Robot

LG to Showcase Groundbreaking New Lineup of Intelligent Robots at CES 2017

PowerVision Launches Innovative Underwater Robot with Ground-Breaking Features

CES 2017: Mayfield Robotics Unveils Intelligent Kuri Robot that Enhances Life at Home

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