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Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork Program Adds 11 New Partner Companies

The Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program has expanded, adding 11 new partner companies who have demonstrated a commitment to helping customers maximize their automation investment.

20 May 2014

Minimally Invasive Robot-Assisted Prostate Cancer Surgery as Safe as Open Surgery for Older Patients

Minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery, which has become the main choice for surgically removing cancerous prostate glands during recent years, is as safe as open surgery for Medicare patients over age 65.

20 May 2014

Forecast Report on Global Medical Robots Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Medical Robots Market (Surgical Robot, Rehabilitation Robotics, Telemedicine, Assistive Robots, Orthotics, Prosthetics, Radio Surgery, Exoskeleton) - Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

20 May 2014

NASA and Partners to Begin Construction on New Mars Lander

NASA and its international partners now have the go-ahead to begin construction on a new Mars lander after it completed a successful Mission Critical Design Review on Friday.

20 May 2014

NASA Begins New Landing Site Search for Next Mars Rover

With two rovers currently operating on Mars, NASA has begun the search for where its next Mars rover will go. And a lot is riding on the site selection because this rover, unlike previous ones, will collect and store samples of rock and soil for eventual return to Earth.

19 May 2014

CNOW Telehealth Solutions Announces Innovative Partnership with ValueOptions

CNOW™, the longest continuous provider of telehealth solutions for individuals with a dual diagnosis of developmental disabilities and mental disorders, is pleased to announce an innovative partnership with ValueOptions®, New York Market.

19 May 2014

Royal Philips Announces Participation in American Telemedicine Association's 2014 Conference

Royal Philips today announced its participation in the American Telemedicine Association's 2014 Conference (ATA 14) to be held May 18-20 in Baltimore, Md. At this year's event, Philips experts and healthcare professionals and administrators will highlight best practices for telehealth to increase efficiencies, add value, improve care and achieve higher standards across the entire care continuum from the hospital into the home.

19 May 2014

KUKA Robotics Launches New Subsidiary in Australia

With its industrial robots, KUKA spans not just many different sectors but the entire globe. With the newest KUKA subsidiary, the Augsburg technological leader is now represented in Australia as well.

19 May 2014

FDA Approves Robotic Arm Developed by DEKA

On Friday, May 9, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first prosthetic arm developed by DEKA and funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

19 May 2014

ATA 2014 to Feature iMDsoft’s Advanced Tele-ICU Solution, Mvcentral

iMDsoft is committed to providing tele-health solutions that ensure the best possible remote care.

19 May 2014

Digi-Key Becomes Event Sponsor of 2014 MN State Robotics Tournament

Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, today announced they are once again an event sponsor for the third annual Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Robotics Tournament.

19 May 2014

Octopus’ Self-avoidance Strategy Holds Potential for Bioinspired Robot Design

An octopus's arms are covered in hundreds of suckers that will stick to just about anything, with one important exception. Those suckers generally won't grab onto the octopus itself; otherwise, the impressively flexible animals would quickly find themselves all tangled up.

19 May 2014