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Hansen Medical to Demonstrate Magellan Robotic System at International Aortic Summit

Hansen Medical, Inc., a global leader in intravascular robotics, today announced it will exhibit its Magellan™ Robotic System at the International Aortic Summit (IAS) from February 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency in Palm Beach, AW. The Company will showcase its Magellan Robotic Catheters and will conduct Magellan Robotic System demonstrations at exhibit booth #11.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 30 Jan 2015

State and Federal Policies Can Help Increase Availability of Telemedicine

If you haven’t already experienced telemedicine, you may soon have the option. Technology is helping people connect with their physicians in new ways and from a distance, and interest is growing in updating state and federal policies to help make telemedicine available to more patients.

30 Jan 2015

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Offers Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

For many people, losing weight is a personal and ongoing battle. At the Center for Weight-Loss Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, new options are available for those making the life changing decision to lose weight, including minimally invasive techniques such as robotic-assisted laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

30 Jan 2015

Valmie to Acquire UAV Technology Startup, Vertitek

Valmie Resources Inc. today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vertitek Technologies, a privately-held technology frontrunner in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector. With this acquisition, Valmie obtains rights to Vertitek’s entire portfolio of investigational next-generation UAV designs and autonomous flight controllers. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to the customary closing conditions.

30 Jan 2015

World’s Top Agricultural Roboticists to Meet in Feb. 2015 at the University of Sydney

Sixty of the world’s top agricultural roboticists will meet next week (2-6 February) at the University of Sydney to discuss future directions for the globe’s horticultural and farming industries.

30 Jan 2015

Students to Test Robots Against Each Other in MSU College of Engineering First Robotics Championship

Students from Montana, Washington, Idaho, Utah and Wyoming will test their robots against each other on Friday, Jan. 30, and Saturday, Jan. 31, in the annual Montana State University College of Engineering First Robotics championship.

29 Jan 2015

Iridium, Appareo Partner to Provide Next Generation Telematics Solutions with Global Connectivity

Iridium Communications Inc. and Appareo Systems, LLC today announced a partnership to provide advanced telematics solutions enabled with global connectivity to a number of key industries.

29 Jan 2015

European Research Consortium Collaborates to Develop Unmanned Robot to Manage Vineyards

A European research consortium comprising Spanish, French, Italian and German universities and companies is working on the development of an unmanned robot, equipped with non-invasive advanced sensors and artificial intelligence systems, which will help manage vineyards.

29 Jan 2015

Mobile Teledermoscopy Feasible and Effective for Short-Term Monitoring of Atypical Moles

Allowing patients to use mobile devices to capture skin images appears to be a feasible and effective method for short-term monitoring of atypical nevi (moles), according to an article published online by JAMA Dermatology.

29 Jan 2015

Cloverbud Activities Help Bring Robotics into the Michigan 4-H Experience

The need to spark youth’s interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is significant. What better way to spark this involvement than through a Michigan State University Extension 4-H experience? Michigan 4-H has endless opportunities to engage youth in STEM activities.

29 Jan 2015

Fusion Joins Virginia Tech and News Media Coalition to Test Small UAS

The coalition of news media partnering with Virginia Tech to test small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is pleased to announce that Fusion has joined its ranks.

29 Jan 2015

H2O Innovation to Implement Proprietary SPMC Remote Monitoring Solution at a Florida Municipality

H2O Innovation Inc. ("H2O Innovation" or the "Company") announces today that it was awarded, at the end of its second quarter and in January 2015, six (6) new contracts for an aggregate amount of $14 million, mainly for the supply of drinking water systems to municipal customers. With the addition of these new contracts, the backlog for water treatment projects has reached $38.2 M at the beginning of the third quarter.

28 Jan 2015

Germ-Zapping Robots Producer, Xenex, Secures $25 Million in New Funding

Xenex Disinfection Services, the world leader in automated environmental disinfection technology for healthcare facilities, today announced it has secured $25 million in new funding. The financing includes new participation from Brandon Point Industries Limited (Brandon Point) and continued investment from existing investors including Battery Ventures, Targeted Technology Fund II and RK Ventures. The financing will be used for product development, international expansion and increasing the company's U.S. sales force.

28 Jan 2015

Global Articulated Robot Market Forecast to Grow at 5.48% CAGR

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Articulated Robot Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

28 Jan 2015

UBC Students to Showcase Engineering Talents in Driverless Robotic Vehicle Competition

UBC students will showcase their engineering design talents in a robotic vehicle competition on Wednesday, January 28. Driverless, remotely controlled vehicles not much larger than a cereal box will navigate the playfield in search of magnetic devices representing buried unexploded bombs and land mines.

28 Jan 2015

Robotics News

Hansen Medical to Demonstrate Magellan Robotic System at International Aortic Summit

State and Federal Policies Can Help Increase Availability of Telemedicine

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Offers Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Valmie to Acquire UAV Technology Startup, Vertitek

World’s Top Agricultural Roboticists to Meet in Feb. 2015 at the University of Sydney

Students to Test Robots Against Each Other in MSU College of Engineering First Robotics Championship

Iridium, Appareo Partner to Provide Next Generation Telematics Solutions with Global Connectivity

European Research Consortium Collaborates to Develop Unmanned Robot to Manage Vineyards

Mobile Teledermoscopy Feasible and Effective for Short-Term Monitoring of Atypical Moles

Cloverbud Activities Help Bring Robotics into the Michigan 4-H Experience

Fusion Joins Virginia Tech and News Media Coalition to Test Small UAS

H2O Innovation to Implement Proprietary SPMC Remote Monitoring Solution at a Florida Municipality

Germ-Zapping Robots Producer, Xenex, Secures $25 Million in New Funding

Global Articulated Robot Market Forecast to Grow at 5.48% CAGR

UBC Students to Showcase Engineering Talents in Driverless Robotic Vehicle Competition

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