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AMETEK to Acquire Cognex’s Surface Inspection Systems Division

Cognex Corporation today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the assets of its Surface Inspection Systems Division (SISD) to AMETEK, Inc. for approximately $160 million in cash. Closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Following completion of this transaction, Cognex will schedule a conference call to discuss the sale and to provide updated financial guidance.

9 Jun 2015

Brown University Algorithm May Help Robots Better Plan Their Actions

Researchers from Brown University are developing a new algorithm to help robots better plan their actions in complex environments. It's designed to help robots be more useful in the real world, but it's being developed with the help of a virtual world -- that of the video game Minecraft.

9 Jun 2015

First Edition of 'UAE AI & Robotics Award for Good’ Starts Accepting Entries

A US$ 1 million award, announced by the UAE to find innovative solutions in civilian application of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), will start accepting entries for the award from June 7, 2015. This is the first edition of the 'UAE AI & Robotics Award for Good', and it is open to individuals, teams, universities and companies from around the world.

8 Jun 2015

Kaman Aerosystems Division Resumes Production of Commercial K-MAX Heavy-Lift Utility Helicopters

Kaman Corporation announced today that its Aerosystems division has resumed production of commercial K-MAX® heavy-lift utility helicopters. The aircraft will be manufactured at Kaman’s Jacksonville, Florida and Bloomfield, Connecticut facilities and production and hiring for the program has already begun. The first new helicopter is expected to be delivered in early-2017.

8 Jun 2015

ProPlus, RTDA and Zentera Demonstrate SPICE Simulation, DFY Software in the Cloud at 52nd DAC

ProPlus Design Solutions, Inc., has partnered with Runtime Design Automation (RTDA) and Zentera Systems Inc. to demonstrate its SPICE simulation and design for field (DFY) software in the cloud at the 52nd Design Automation Conference (DAC).

8 Jun 2015

UITP Milan: ABB to Highlight Innovative Technologies for Public Transport

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will showcase innovative technologies for public transport at the 2015 UITP (Union Internationale des Transports Publics/ International Association of Public Transport) World Congress and Exhibition in Milan, Italy.

8 Jun 2015

Northrop Grumman Remotec Introduces Andros FX Robot to Counter Vehicle-Borne IEDs

Northrop Grumman Corporation's subsidiary Remotec Inc. has unveiled the Andros FX(TM), a more capable and dexterous unmanned ground vehicle designed to defeat a wide range of threats including vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED).

8 Jun 2015

First NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft Unveiled

Expanding NATO's joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and its industry partners together with NATO leaders unveiled the first NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) aircraft to an audience of customers, distinguished guests, employees and community leaders.

8 Jun 2015

Texas A&M Professor Keynotes at RoboUniverse Conference and Expo

Texas A&M University Computer Science and Engineering Raytheon Professor Dr. Robin Murphy was a keynote speaker for the RoboUniverse Conference and Expo. The conference was held May 11-13, 2015 in New York City.

5 Jun 2015

Chinese Civil UAV Market Expected to Swell to RMB1.45 Billion by 2020

Increasing maturity in supporting facilities of industrial chains and falling costs of all types of hardware have created favorable conditions for the development of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in China. In 2014, the Chinese civil UAV market was worth about RMB400 million, and is expected to swell to RMB1.45 billion by 2020, driven by demands from farming, patrolling, and logistics.

5 Jun 2015

CuriosityStream to Host Live Free Streaming of DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals

CuriosityStream hosts its first-ever live free streaming event with minute-by-minute coverage of the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals (DRC), as well as exclusive original programs and behind-the-scenes footage on June 5 from 7am-4pm PT and June 6 from 8am-6:30pm PT.

5 Jun 2015

Smart Tracks Embedded with Sensors and Mechatronics to be Investigated for In2Rail Programme

The Institute of Railway Research will be investigating novel switches and crossings and looking at possibilities for new kinds of track system

5 Jun 2015

Multirotor Drones Market Estimated to Grow at 22.2% CAGR

According to the new market research report "Multirotor Drones Market by Application (Defense, Aerial Shooting, Business & Commerce, Law enforcement, Environmental Inspection), Payload (Electro-optic sensor, Cameras, Sense & Avoid System, LIDAR, CBRN, Wi-Fi, GPS), Region - Forecast to 2020"", published by MarketsandMarkets, the Multirotor Drones Market is estimated to be valued at $840.21 Million in 2015. It is projected to register a CAGR of 22.2% to reach $2.28 Billion by 2020.

5 Jun 2015

University of Southampton Selected as Partner to Operate New National Center of Excellence for UAS

The University of Southampton has been selected as the sole UK partner to help operate the new National Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (COE UAS) in the United States.

5 Jun 2015

Twenty Robotics Teams to Compete in NASA Sample Return Robot Challenge

Twenty robotics teams, ranging from university students to small businesses, are preparing to compete June 8-13 in the fourth running of the NASA Sample Return Robot Challenge for a prize purse of $1.5 million.

4 Jun 2015

Robotics News

AMETEK to Acquire Cognex’s Surface Inspection Systems Division

Brown University Algorithm May Help Robots Better Plan Their Actions

First Edition of 'UAE AI & Robotics Award for Good’ Starts Accepting Entries

Kaman Aerosystems Division Resumes Production of Commercial K-MAX Heavy-Lift Utility Helicopters

ProPlus, RTDA and Zentera Demonstrate SPICE Simulation, DFY Software in the Cloud at 52nd DAC

UITP Milan: ABB to Highlight Innovative Technologies for Public Transport

Northrop Grumman Remotec Introduces Andros FX Robot to Counter Vehicle-Borne IEDs

First NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft Unveiled

Texas A&M Professor Keynotes at RoboUniverse Conference and Expo

Chinese Civil UAV Market Expected to Swell to RMB1.45 Billion by 2020

CuriosityStream to Host Live Free Streaming of DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals

Smart Tracks Embedded with Sensors and Mechatronics to be Investigated for In2Rail Programme

Multirotor Drones Market Estimated to Grow at 22.2% CAGR

University of Southampton Selected as Partner to Operate New National Center of Excellence for UAS

Twenty Robotics Teams to Compete in NASA Sample Return Robot Challenge

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