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New Cama Packaging Machines Occupy Lesser Space

Festo's valve terminal concept CPX/MPA is a great support to Cama for opening the way to a completely new machine generation.

From Festo Corporation 12 May 2014

Robots Could Make Moral Decisions

Researchers from Tufts University, Brown University, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are teaming with the U.S. Navy to explore technology that would pave the way for developing robots capable of making moral decisions.

12 May 2014

New Compact 6-Axis Robots from Epson

Epson Robots, a global leader in advanced robotic technology, introduces the new Epson C4 and C4L Compact 6-Axis Robots. With faster speeds and more payload capability while keeping the SlimLine design, Epson C4 and C4L robots provide superior performance for even the most demanding and complex applications.

From EPSON Robots 9 May 2014

VA Extends Term for Home Telehealth Devices and Services Contract with Authentidate

Authentidate Holding Corp., a provider of secure web-based software applications and telehealth products and services for healthcare organizations, today announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has exercised its third option to extend the term of the contract for Home Telehealth Devices and Services with Authentidate.

9 May 2014

New Exhibit on History of Autonomous Vehicles at CHM

The Computer History Museum (CHM) announced today the launch of a new exhibit on the history of autonomous vehicles.

9 May 2014

AUVSI 2014: UTC Aerospace Systems to Display Products for Multiple Unmanned Platforms

UTC Aerospace Systems will display a wide range of products for multiple unmanned platforms at AUVSI's Unmanned Systems 2014 tradeshow. The show takes place May 12 - 15 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp.

9 May 2014

Weisman Children's to Introduce Telehealth Robot at Opening of New Rehabilitation Center

Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, a leading provider of pediatric rehabilitation services in the Delaware Valley, is adding a new member to its clinical staff -- "VEGO", the telehealth robot.

9 May 2014

AUTOMATICA 2014: KUKA to Demonstrate LBR iiwa Lightweight Robot

The future of automation will be based on direct cooperation between humans and robots. At AUTOMATICA, the flagship trade fair in Munich for robotics and automation, KUKA is opening up a new chapter in human-robot collaboration with the sensitive LBR iiwa lightweight robot.

From KUKA Aktiengesellschaft 9 May 2014

Adherence to Remote Monitoring Reduces Patient Mortality

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, announced that data presented during a Late Breaking Clinical Trial Session during Heart Rhythm 2014, the Heart Rhythm Society’s Annual Scientific Sessions, found an association between adherence to remote monitoring with the St. Jude Medical Merlin™ Remote Monitoring System and a reduction in patient mortality.

9 May 2014

Students Create Pink Robotic Prosthetic Arm Using a 3-D Printer

Thirteen-year-old Sydney Kendall had one request for the Washington University in St. Louis students building her a robotic prosthetic arm: Make it pink.

9 May 2014

Innovative Unmanned Autonomous Helicopter System Developed by Northrop Grumman and Yamaha Motor

Northrop Grumman Corporation and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., have agreed to work together to develop and market an innovative small, unmanned autonomous helicopter system.

9 May 2014

Clarkson University Builds Golden Eagle II Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Clarkson University has added another Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) research team. The Golden Eagle II (GE2), originally designed to be a teaching tool, will begin its life as a research-advancing aircraft this summer.

8 May 2014