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New University of Arkansas Policy Prohibits use of Drones over Campus

In order to protect the safety, security and privacy of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors, University of Arkansas has adopted a new policy that prohibits the use of “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” – drones – or remote controlled model aircraft on U of A property or within the university’s air rights, without prior written approval. The restriction includes any equipment needed to operate the aircraft. The policy applies to privately owned craft as well as those owned by a business or non-profit organization.

1 Sep 2015

MacAulay-Brown Awarded Prime Contract for AFIT Autonomy and Navigation Technology Center

MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading National Security company delivering advanced engineering services and product solutions to Defense, Intelligence, Special Operations Forces, Homeland Security and Federal agencies, announced today that it has been awarded a prime contract for the Air Force Institute of Technology's (AFIT) Autonomy and Navigation Technology (ANT) Center. This is new work for MacB, who will be working closely with teammate The Perduco Group. Total contract value is $11 million over five years.

1 Sep 2015

Kratos DRSS Division Receives Task Order for Ballistic Missile Defense Programs

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that its Defense & Rocket Support Services (DRSS) Division has recently received a Task Order under the Theoretical Research & Engineering Research contract with a total potential value of $12.02 million related to certain Ballistic Missile Defense and scientific research programs.

1 Sep 2015

Qualcomm Life Collaborates to Develop Chronic Care Management Solutions

Qualcomm Incorporated today announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Life, Inc., is collaborating with Davita Healthcare Partners and P2Link to develop chronic care management solutions powered by Qualcomm Life's 2net™ Device Connectivity Platform and HealthyCircles™ Care Coordination Platform to enable continuous care, informed interventions and better management of at-risk populations.

1 Sep 2015

KUKA Robots Squabble Over Sunglasses

The project – the twentieth involving the Quantum series from Korean sunglasses manufacturer Gentle Monster – is called “The Malfunction”.

1 Sep 2015

PCS Edventures!.com Announces Updates to Robotics Software and Hardware Platform

PCS Edventures!.com, Inc., a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs today announced impending updates to its robotics software and hardware platform. The PCS Edventures! Robotics system is comprised of The Brain, a highly versatile micro-controller and the Cortex, an engaging and easy-to-use programming environment that makes programming fun.

1 Sep 2015

Penn State Lunar Lion Team Withdraws from Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition

Penn State's Lunar Lion team has announced that it is withdrawing from the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition — however, the program continues with the goal of landing a spacecraft on the Moon within the next decade.

1 Sep 2015

MIT Spinout Refines Smart Temperature-Control Devices for Automated Home Air-Control Systems

Smart temperature-control devices — such as thermostats that learn and adjust to pre-programmed temperatures — are poised to increase comfort and save energy in homes.

31 Aug 2015

Tigo Chooses Gemalto M2M Solutions for Improving Preventive Maintenance with Remote Monitoring

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has been selected by Tigo, the fastest growing mobile network operator in Colombia and part of the Millicom Group, to deliver a suite of unique M2M solutions in Latin America.

31 Aug 2015

New Study on Swan’s Neck Morphology Enables Scientists to Design Drone Cameras

Swans and geese are the envy of aeronautical engineers. Even plump geese can perform remarkable aerial acrobatics – twisting their body and flapping their powerful wings while keeping their head completely still.

29 Aug 2015

Smart Robots Market to Witness Prominent Growth Due to Increased Demands

The collaborative smart robots market size is expected to reach USD 1.07 Billion by 2020 whereas the software market size for smart robots is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30.24% from 2015 to2020 says this new 2015 research on robots that are getting 'smart'.

29 Aug 2015

Mechatronics, Embedded Systems and Automation (MESA) Lab Students Receive Recognition for Numerous Projects

Professor YangQuan Chen has many reasons to be proud of his Mechatronics, Embedded Systems and Automation (MESA) Lab.

29 Aug 2015

Boston Engineering to Provide Motor Control Solution for U.S. Air Force’s UAV Research and Development Initiatives

Boston Engineering today announced a $150,000 contract from the U.S. Air Force to enhance its UAV capabilities and to also reduce drone noise. Specifically, Boston Engineering will demonstrate an embedded motor control platform to accelerate U.S. Air Force UAV research and development initiatives.

29 Aug 2015

Global Market Report on China’s Industrial Robot Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Research Report on China's Industrial Robot Industry, 2015-2019" report to their offering.

29 Aug 2015

Raytheon Teams Up With US Navy to Upgrade its AN/AQS-20A Minehunting Sonar

Raytheon Company is working closely with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) – Division Newport to enhance the features of the company's AN/AQS-20A minehunting sonar.

29 Aug 2015