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Innovative NMSU Technology Aims to Enable Spacecraft to Dock with Satellites

A research project led by New Mexico State University Professor Ou Ma that began in 2008 holds scientific, military and commercial promise for the growing use of satellites.

9 Dec 2015

UAV Market Demand Not Helping Graduates Interested in Drone Development

The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) market is already huge, and itï¿½s getting biggerï¿½fast.

9 Dec 2015

ARGUS Wireless Perimeter Security System Extended to Provide Unattended Physical Security

ARGUS™, the wireless perimeter security system, has been extended to provide physical security in nearly any situation. Originally developed for U.S. Military applications, ARGUS™ now offers unattended and reliable protection for commercial, government, and institutional infrastructure.

8 Dec 2015

MEDTECH Sells Two New ROSA Robotic Surgery Systems in the US

MEDTECH, a company specialized in designing, developing and marketing innovative surgical assistance robots, is pleased to announce the sale of two new ROSA™ robotic surgery systems in the United States. The sales were to Children's Hospital of Atlanta and Children's Hospital Colorado.

8 Dec 2015

ABB to Supply Distribution Substation Solution to European Spallation Source Research Center

ABB will supply a complete distribution substation solution to the European Spallation Source (ESS) research center being constructed in Lund, Sweden. When completed, ESS will be a world leading facility for materials research using neutrons.

8 Dec 2015

Advantest Debuts New High-Speed T5851 Semiconductor Memory Tester

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) has introduced the T5851 system, designed to provide a cost-effective test solution for high-performance universal flash storage (UFS) devices and PCIe BGA solid-state drives (SSDs) - memory ICs in high demand by makers of low-power, mobile applications such as smart phones, tablets and ultra-portable laptops.

8 Dec 2015

Hansen Medical Advances Intravascular Robotics Combined with 3D Imaging

Hansen Medical, Inc., the global leader in intravascular robotics, today announced further advancements in intravascular robotics combined with 3D imaging capabilities.

8 Dec 2015

AMA and Best Buy Partner to Educate Consumers on Drones

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and Best Buy are teaming up to educate consumers purchasing drones this holiday season. As part of a recently formed relationship with AMA, Best Buy locations will display brochures with AMA safety guidelines on store shelves and also feature regulation and safety information on the store receipts of drone purchases. In addition, Best Buy is offering one-year AMA memberships for purchase.

7 Dec 2015

Ekso Bionics Acquires Equipois' Gravity Balancing Arm Technologies

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., a leading global robotic exoskeleton company, announced today it acquired the gravity balancing arm technologies of Equipois, LLC, including the zeroG™ and X-Ar™ products. The all-stock transaction is a strategic acquisition for Ekso Bionics that is intended to expand the company's exoskeleton capabilities in the industrial market.

From Ekso Bionics 7 Dec 2015

Indiana State Enters MOU with Sinclair Community College to Advance Unmanned Aircraft in Agriculture

Embracing the philosophy of two heads are better than one, Indiana State University has strategically aligned itself with another leading provider of aviation and unmanned systems education.

7 Dec 2015

Ecoppia to Retrofit 40MW PV Solar Site with Autonomous, Waterless Robotic Cleaning Solution

In time for the kick-off of the UN conference on climate change, Ecoppia has inked a deal to retrofit a 40 MW PV solar site jointly owned by EDF RE and Arava Power with its autonomous and waterless robotic cleaning solution.

7 Dec 2015

National Institutes of Health to Fund Development of Three Innovative Co-Robots

As part of the National Robotics Initiative (NRI), the National Institutes of Health announced that it will fund the development of three innovative co-robots—robots that work cooperatively with people. Two of the robots will improve health and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, and the third will serve as a social companion for children that inspires curiosity and teaches the importance of hard work and determination. Funding for the NIH projects will total approximately $2.2 million over the next five years, subject to the availability of funds.

7 Dec 2015

Kratos Reports Second Successful Flight of UTAP-22 Unmanned Tactical Aerial Platform

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has successfully performed the second flight of its Unmanned Tactical Aerial Platform (UTAP-22) on November 23, 2015, on the Navy test range at China Lake, CA.

7 Dec 2015

Medtech Announces Sale of First ROSA Robot in UK

MEDTECH (Euronext, FR0010892950 – ROSA), a company specialized in designing, developing and marketing innovative surgical assistance robots, is proud to announce the sale of its first ROSA™ robot in the United Kingdom at London's Harley Street Clinic.

1 Dec 2015

Student-Programmed Humanoid Social Robot Shows Off Skills at Tailgate Event with President Eric Barron

Count leading a cheer of “We Are!” among the tasks that Nao (pronounced Now) the robot can do, thanks to behind-the-scenes work of Penn State Information Sciences and Technology students.

1 Dec 2015