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University of Lincoln, UK Researchers are Working on Fully Automatic Robotic Harvesting System for Broccoli

A project involving 3D camera technology currently being developed at the University of Lincoln, UK, could result in a fully automatic robotic harvesting system for broccoli.

11 Jun 2015

New Robot Being Developed at University of Adelaide Features Bio-Inspired Vision System

The way insects see and track their prey is being applied to a new robot under development at the University of Adelaide, in the hopes of improving robot visual systems.

11 Jun 2015

Technavio Forecasts Growth of Industrial Robotics Market in North America at 12.26% CAGR Over the Period 2015-2019

About Industrial Robots
Industrial robotics is the technology used to automate a variety of manufacturing processes across different industries such as automotive, food and beverage, and electrical and electronics. Industrial robots are programmed to automate and control manufacturing processes such as arc welding, spot welding, materials handling, machine tending, picking, packing and palletizing, assembly, mechanical cutting, grinding, deburring and polishing, gluing, adhesive sealing and spraying materials, and other applications including inspection, water jet cutting, and soldering.

11 Jun 2015

RoboSimian Robot Takes Fifth Place in DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals

Showing off its robustness and versatility, the ape-like RoboSimian robot, developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, took fifth place in the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Finals, held June 5 through 6 in Pomona, California.

10 Jun 2015

THOR Humanoid Robot Competes at DARPA Robotics Challenge

The future of disaster response, as envisioned by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is in the electro-mechanical hands of robots. Guided by sophisticated computer software, they will be able to carry out complex, dangerous tasks, like disabling a nuclear power plant during a radiation-spewing meltdown, without putting human lives at risk.

10 Jun 2015

Aldebaran NAO Challenge Finals to Take Place June 27th, 2015

After an exciting few months of trials and competition, the NAO Challenge finals are just around the corner with 13 teams competing on June 27th, 2015 at the Longmont Museum in Colorado.

10 Jun 2015

Standby Screw Machine Products Leverages Baxter Robot to Increase Global Competitiveness

A leader in custom manufacturing for outdoor power equipment, Standby Screw Machine Products Co., is leveraging Rethink Robotics' two-armed Baxter robot in two separate applications to increase flexibility and consistency in its manufacturing operations and better compete on a global stage.

10 Jun 2015

Collaborative Robotics Market to Grow from Approximately $95M in 2015 to $1 Billion in 2020

The collaborative robotics sector is expected to increase roughly tenfold between 2015 and 2020, reaching over US$1 billion from approximately US$95M in 2015, according to a new study published by ABI Research entitled Collaborative Robotics: State of the Market / State of the Art.

10 Jun 2015

ABB Deploys Tailored Mining Automation Solution at Boliden’s Garpenberg Mine

ABB, the leading power and automation group, has deployed a tailored technological solution to transform Boliden AB’s Garpenberg mine in central Sweden into one of the most-efficient and productive mines in the world. Autonomous processes stretching a kilometer underground are unified in a single system driving efficiency and productivity to the next level.

10 Jun 2015

Collaborative Robots May Help Shape Smart Factories

Recently published studies all agree on the big trends that are shaping smart factories or Industry 4.0.

10 Jun 2015

LoveLinkU Robot Debuts on Kickstarter

LoveLinkU robot, the world's first robot created to link people with love, has made its debut on Kickstarter. Its functions and settings are designed for better emotional interactions instead of just primitive features. The robot is functional and affordable.

9 Jun 2015

Leonard Hair Transplant Associates Installs ARTAS Robotic System in Newton, MA Office

Leonard Hair Transplant Associates (LHTA) today announced they have installed the revolutionary ARTAS® Robotic System in their Newton, MA office — the first and only FDA-cleared, physician-controlled, computer-assisted technology for hair transplantation. This minimally invasive solution offers patients permanent results without linear scarring, and the system’s robotic precision provides unprecedented levels of safety, efficacy, and comfort in hair restoration treatment.

9 Jun 2015

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