The development of drugs to treat acute stroke or aid in stroke recovery is a multibillion-dollar endeavor that only rarely pays off in the form of government-approved pharmaceuticals. Drug companies spend years testing safety and dosage in the clinic, only to find in Phase III clinical efficacy trials that target compounds have little to no benefit. The lengthy process is inefficient, costly, and discouraging, says Hermano Igo Krebs, a principal research scientist in MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.
By Jennifer Chu
11 Feb 2014
Worldwide rehabilitation robot markets are poised to achieve significant growth as the rehabilitation robots, active prostheses, and exoskeletons are used inside rehabilitation treatment centers and sports facilities providing rehabilitation for all patients with injuries or physical dysfunction.
Comau Inc., a global leader in the development and implementation of engineering solutions for sustainable automation and production, has been selected by Elio Motors as its automation partner. Comau will provide Elio with powertrain and automated assembly systems to build its revolutionary three-wheel, high efficiency vehicle. Slated to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2014 and available in the U.S. by the first quarter of 2015, the Elio will be built in a plant in Shreveport, LA.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Carnegie Mellon University have introduced a unique micro-robotic technique to assemble the components of complex materials, the foundation of tissue engineering and 3D printing.
The National Optics Institute (INO) has purchased ING Robotic Aviation's Responder rotary wing robotic aircraft system, which includes the aircraft as well as a Ground Control System (GCS) and ancillary equipment, for an advanced sensor integration project. Delivery of the overall system, as well as a condensed one-week training package, is scheduled for early Spring 2014.
AeroVironment, Inc., a leader in unmanned aircraft system solutions, and the Lockheed Martin Corporation, one of the world’s largest aerospace companies and a leading systems integrator, today announced an agreement to jointly pursue opportunities in unmanned aircraft system (UAS) development.
Queensland Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) researchers have made what's believed to be a world-first breakthrough for small Unmanned Aircraft (UA), developing an onboard system that has enabled a UA to detect another aircraft using vision while in flight.
Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., a robotic exoskeleton company, today announced that it completed its private placement offering as part of its January 15, 2014 announced alternative public offering ("APO"). Shares of the Company's common stock are currently quoted on the OTC Markets under the symbol "EKSO."
Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. introduces major changes to its robotic platform with the addition of three new Polaris® robotic cleaners.
The new IDTechEx report, “Electric Boats, Small Submarines and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) 2014-2024” www.idtechex.com/eboats reveals the market for electric water craft, including those on and under water, will increase from $2.6 billion to $7.3 billion in 2024.
Chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases require continuous monitoring, which can be expensive and difficult, especially in remote areas and homes. The Xerox Innovation Group today announced a suite of healthcare research projects being conducted in India by Xerox Research Centre India (XRCI) and Xerox Research Center Webster (XRCW) in New York that use video cameras and data analytics to monitor a patient's condition without wires, discomfort or risk of infection.
Ozobot, a tiny gaming robot that follows lines on tablets, smartphones, physical game boards and even paper, today announced it has signed a deal with Los Angeles-based film & entertainment company Tristan Leostar to launch the toy into movie and television opportunities.
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Service Robotics Market - Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering.
Tauriga Sciences, Inc. ("Tauriga" or "the Company"), a diversified company focused on generating profitable revenues through license agreements and the development of a proprietary technology platform in the nano-robotics space, today announced the execution of a multi faceted service agreement ("the agreement") with the University of Cincinnati Research Institute ("UCRI") to facilitate the commercialization of the Company's proprietary bacterial robot ("BactoBot™") technology platform for treatment and remediation of wastewater.
Student teams from 26 colleges and universities in 16 states and Puerto Rico will design and launch innovative rockets and payloads as part of the 2013-2014 NASA Student Launch rocketry competition.