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Summer Robotics Camp at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities

This summer, area youth ages 11 to 16 will have the opportunity to learn to build a robot, as well as to learn basic tool safety and design through a camp at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities.

4 Jun 2014

RedZone Robotics Enters Partnership with Interflow

RedZone Robotics. (“RedZone”), a leading provider of wastewater asset management technologies and solutions for municipalities, contractors and engineering companies, today announced a partnership with Interflow Pty Limited (“Interflow”), a leading total solution provider to the Australian pipe renewal market.

4 Jun 2014

New Remote Particle Counters with Integrated Pump from TSI

TSI Incorporated, the leader in continuous particulate monitoring instrumentation, recently expanded its offering to include remote particle counters with an integrated pump.

4 Jun 2014

Detroit Telematics 2014: Gemalto to Highlight Expanded Portfolio of M2M Automotive Solutions

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, will showcase its expanded portfolio of M2M automotive solutions at Detroit Telematics 2014. Delivering a unique combination of innovative technologies, the comprehensive offering includes a range of leading edge Gemalto Cinterion® automotive-grade connectivity solutions.

4 Jun 2014

Jumping Behaviour of Natural Kangaroo Recreated in BionicKangaroo

The future fields of the displayed projects from the Festo Bionic Learning Network include research activities focused on the topics of energy recovery, new drive concepts and adaptive systems, as well as functional integration and modularity. In this respect, the focus is on a holistic approach on the way to the production of the future. Fundamental technologies for networked overall systems and the interaction of man and machine are highly pertinent here.

4 Jun 2014

Institute for Commercialization of Public Research Finalizes Funding Agreement with Altavian

The Institute for Commercialization of Public Research (the Institute) announced today that it has finalized a funding agreement with Altavian, an unmanned aircraft solutions provider that integrates engineering and manufacturing with services for federal, state, local, and commercial clients.

3 Jun 2014

Wind River Compliments Winning of Collier Trophy by U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman, and X-47B Team

Wind River®, a world leader in delivering software for intelligent connected systems, congratulates the U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman, and the X-47B industry team for winning the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy, considered aviation’s highest honor.

3 Jun 2014

Automated Guided Vehicles May Help Advance Logistics in Food and Beverage Industries

America’s food and beverage industries are seeking economic growth while making certain consumers have access to safe, healthy, and affordable foods. Dori Kozak, Marketing Manager for Seegrid, maker of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), discusses the need for advancement and innovation in logistics in the current company blog.

From Seegrid Corporation 3 Jun 2014

Robots Need More Human Traits for Social Jobs

Robots may be poised to enter a new frontier in the workplace—but that doesn't mean the public is ready for it.

3 Jun 2014

Laser Device Detects Alcohol Vapors Inside Moving Cars

A new open-access article in the Journal of Applied Remote Sensing is garnering attention for research that could aid in the campaign to prevent drunk driving: a device that can detect alcohol in cars. The Journal of Applied Remote Sensing is published by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.

3 Jun 2014

Oscillating Magnetic Fields Control Sperm-Inspired Microrobots

A team of researchers at the University of Twente (Netherlands) and German University in Cairo (Egypt) has developed sperm-inspired microrobots, which can be controlled by oscillating weak magnetic fields.

3 Jun 2014

Presentation on Ekso Bionics' Powered Exoskeletons for Rehabilitation at ISPRM World Congress

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., a robotic exoskeleton company, announced today that Arun Jayaraman PT, PhD, Director of Max Nader Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies & Outcomes Research at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago will present data on recent research on Ekso Bionics' powered exoskeletons for rehabilitation at the 8th ISPRM World Congress in Cancun, Mexico.

From Ekso Bionics 2 Jun 2014

New Study on Thresholds of Biomechanical Loads due to Collisions Between Robots and Humans

Teamwork between humans and robots will be the motto of the future. But robots may not injure humans at all. When does contact cause an injury, though? Researchers are exploring this for the first time in a study.

2 Jun 2014

Research on Remote-Controlled Peristaltic Locomotion in Free-Floating PNIPAM Hydrogels

A prestigious journal published a UC undergraduate's research on hydrogels a special substance that can be equipped to detect bacteria, carry cargo and deliver medicine

31 May 2014

X-47B Unmanned Autonomous Air System Wins 2013 Robert J. Collier Trophy

The U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman and its supplier team - including UTC Aerospace Systems - have been honored with the 2013 Robert J. Collier Trophy for the development of the X-47B, the first unmanned, autonomous air system operating from an aircraft carrier. The National Aeronautic Association presented the award on May 29 in Washington, D.C. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp.

31 May 2014

Robotics News

Summer Robotics Camp at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities

RedZone Robotics Enters Partnership with Interflow

New Remote Particle Counters with Integrated Pump from TSI

Detroit Telematics 2014: Gemalto to Highlight Expanded Portfolio of M2M Automotive Solutions

Jumping Behaviour of Natural Kangaroo Recreated in BionicKangaroo

Institute for Commercialization of Public Research Finalizes Funding Agreement with Altavian

Wind River Compliments Winning of Collier Trophy by U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman, and X-47B Team

Automated Guided Vehicles May Help Advance Logistics in Food and Beverage Industries

Robots Need More Human Traits for Social Jobs

Laser Device Detects Alcohol Vapors Inside Moving Cars

Oscillating Magnetic Fields Control Sperm-Inspired Microrobots

Presentation on Ekso Bionics' Powered Exoskeletons for Rehabilitation at ISPRM World Congress

New Study on Thresholds of Biomechanical Loads due to Collisions Between Robots and Humans

Research on Remote-Controlled Peristaltic Locomotion in Free-Floating PNIPAM Hydrogels

X-47B Unmanned Autonomous Air System Wins 2013 Robert J. Collier Trophy

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