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NTU Introduces Social and Telepresence Robots

Say hello to Nadine, a “receptionist” at Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore). She is friendly, and will greet you back. Next time you meet her, she will remember your name and your previous conversation with her.

30 Dec 2015

iRobot Board Authorizes New Share Repurchase Program

iRobot Corp., a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program to mitigate the dilutive impact of shares issued under the company's various employee stock and stock option plans.

From iRobot Corporation 29 Dec 2015

DENSO to Showcase Autonomous Technologies with Augmented Reality Displays at NAIAS 2016

Global automotive supplier DENSO will showcase its safety, autonomous drive and environmental technologies with interactive, augmented reality displays at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), held at Cobo Center in Detroit, Jan. 11-24. It is DENSO's 12th consecutive year exhibiting at the show. DENSO is a premier sponsor of the event.

29 Dec 2015

CES 2016: Tyco Security Products to Showcase Innovative Smart Home Solutions

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will showcase its connected home solutions in its debut appearance at the 2016 CES show, January 6-9, 2016, in Las Vegas.

29 Dec 2015

CES 2016: Hyundai MOBIS to Exhibit Innovative Future Car Technologies

On December 27, Hyundai Mobis announced that the company is planning to introduce a large number of innovative future car technologies and state-of-the-art convenience devices under the exhibition concept of ‘Lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond.’

28 Dec 2015

Mazor Robotics Reports Three Additional Orders for Renaissance System in 4Q 2015

Mazor Robotics Ltd., a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, today reported three additional fourth quarter 2015 orders for the Renaissance system, including from hospitals in new US metropolitan markets.

From Medtronic 24 Dec 2015

Advantech's ITA-2230 Fanless Wayside Controller Wins Taiwan Excellence 2016 Award

Advantech (2395.TW), a leading global provider of intelligent systems and platform solutions across multiple vertical markets, is proud to announce that its ITA-2230 Fanless Wayside Controller, and ASR-3100 1U 16 x NVMe SSD Storage Server have each been awarded a Taiwan Excellence 2016 Award.

24 Dec 2015

ROTOR FX Launches New Global Market Portal for Drones

After a year and a half of development Drone-Classifieds new global market portal was activated today and is scheduled for full release on January 1st.

24 Dec 2015

Care Angel Introduces Award Winning Virtual Caregiving Assistant, ANGEL

Accumulating accolades and awards for its innovative approach to caregiving and aging-in-place, Care Angel introduces ANGEL, an intelligent virtual caregiver assistant, and announces its latest honor as winner of the People's Choice Award at the recent Health Tech Conference.

24 Dec 2015

Student Innovators Work on Robotics at NMSU AIS

The Aggie Innovation Space at New Mexico State University’s College of Engineering has transitioned from a staff-led space to a student-led on-campus cooperative education opportunity, where student innovators manage themselves and provide technical assistance for their peers.

24 Dec 2015

Researchers Investigate Role of Interactive Robots in Language Learning

According to the Federal Statistical Office, one-third of children under the age of five in Germany come from immigrant families. Could technical assistants be used to help prepare immigrant children for school and teach them the new language? L2TOR, the new project financed by the European Union, is researching that very question.

23 Dec 2015

Unmanned Chinese Lunar Rover Discovers New Type of Moon Rock

In 2013, Chang'e-3, an unmanned lunar mission, touched down on the northern part of the Imbrium basin, one of the most prominent of the lava-filled impact basins visible from Earth.

23 Dec 2015

Martin Health System Acquires Four Xenex Germ-Zapping Robots

The latest droid with germ-blasting technology has arrived on the Treasure Coast! Martin Health System has taken a leap into the future by acquiring four Xenex Germ-Zapping Robots™.

23 Dec 2015

Pro-Cam’s New Aerial Division to Supply SHOTOVER U1 UAS to Broadcast & Motion Picture Industry

After the debut of SHOTOVER's new U1 at the 2nd annual International Drone Expo, Pro-Cam Rentals, North America's largest supplier of telescopic camera cranes and remote systems, and SHOTOVER, the maker of high performance stabilization platforms, announced today Pro-Cam's launch of a new aerial division to supply the broadcast and motion picture industry with the first SHOTOVER U1 unmanned aerial systems.

23 Dec 2015

Elbit Systems to Provide Complete Airborne Solution for ISTAR Missions

Elbit Systems Ltd. ("Elbit Systems"), announced today that it was awarded a contract from an Asia-Pacific country to supply a comprehensive airborne solution for use in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. The contract, valued at approximately $50 million, will be performed over a three-year period by Elbit Systems' ISTAR Division, which will be the prime contractor for this program.

23 Dec 2015