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Droplet Robotics Introduces Smart Sprinkler System in the U.S.

Droplet Robotics, the world’s first smart sprinkler system, today announced the availability of its flagship sprinkler system in the U.S. By combining the latest technology in robotics, cloud computing and connected services, Droplet transforms the way sprinkler systems function. Unveiled globally in March, the Droplet Sprinkler System is now available online at Amazon.com.

2 Jul 2014

Forecast Report on International Residential Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Residential Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

2 Jul 2014

Intuitive Surgical to Sell da Vinci Surgical Systems Directly in Japan

Intuitive Surgical and Adachi Co. Ltd. today announced an agreement to transition Japanese sales, marketing, service, support and training for da Vinci® Systems, instruments and accessories to Intuitive Surgical, a transition that began June 26, 2014. With this agreement, Intuitive Surgical will further expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region.

From Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 2 Jul 2014

Hollysys to Provide High-Speed Rail Signaling System to Guiguang and Baiyun- Longli North Rail Lines

Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd. ("Hollysys" or the "Company"), a leading provider of automation and control technologies and applications in China, announced today that it signed two contracts to provide the ground-based high-speed rail signaling system and equipments to Guiyang- Guangzhou high-speed rail line ("Guiguang Line") Guizhou section and Baiyun- Longli north high-speed rail line, valued at RMB 117.12 million or approximately USD $19.03 million in total, with designed running speed of 250 km/h for both lines. These two lines are expected to be operated by the end of 2014 and mid of 2015 respectively.

2 Jul 2014

NASA's Reschedules Launch of Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2

The launch of NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket is scheduled for Wednesday, July 2 at 5:56 a.m. EDT (2:56 a.m. PDT) from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

2 Jul 2014

Metso to Supply Automation for Greenfield Energy-from-Waste Plant in Peterborough

Metso has signed an agreement with Babcock & Wilcox Vølund to supply automation for a greenfield energy-from-waste plant in Peterborough, UK. With advanced automation solutions, the operators will be able to efficiently control the process of transforming waste into green energy and manage operations at the plant.

1 Jul 2014

Forecast Report on International Distribution Automation Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2014 Report on the International Distribution Automation Market - Forecast to 2019" report to their offering.

1 Jul 2014

Launch of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 Scrubbed

NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) mission is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in central California tomorrow, July 1, at 2:56 a.m. PDT (5:56 a.m. EDT). OCO-2 -- the first dedicated NASA mission to monitor atmospheric carbon dioxide on global scales -- has only a 30-second launch window each day.

1 Jul 2014

Outlook and Trends Report on North America Patient Monitoring and Diagnostic Systems Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "North America Patient Monitoring and Diagnostic Systems Market Outlook and Trends Till 2019" report to their offering.

1 Jul 2014

Consequences of Robot Revolution Must be Thought of in Advance

There has been a persistent problem with automation creating unemployment since the Luddites tried to stop labour-saving machinery in 1811.

30 Jun 2014

OC Hair Restoration Center Offers ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant

Hair loss specialist Ken L. Williams Jr., D.O., proudly announces the availability of the FDA-cleared ARTAS Robotic System at his private practice, the OC Hair Restoration Center, in Irvine, California. Widely respected as a leader in the field of hair restoration, Dr. Williams has practiced medicine in Orange County since 1986.

30 Jun 2014

Xenex Presents Testimony About Germ-Zapping Robot’s Effectiveness in Reducing HAI

Xenex Disinfection Services, the world leader in UV room disinfection systems, testified yesterday before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; Subcommittee on Research and Technology; and Subcommittee on Oversight.

30 Jun 2014