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FHN Healthcare System Employs Xenex Robot for Room Disinfection

FHN is the first healthcare entity in northern Illinois to utilize a Xenex robot to disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms and other areas.

14 Jun 2013

New Research Report on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market

According to a new market research report "Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market (2013-2018)", authored by MarketsandMarkets, the total global UAV Market (2013-2018) is expected to reach $8,351.1 million by 2018 with a CAGR of 3.30%.

14 Jun 2013

Robotic-Design Becomes More Cute and Emotional

Recent studies show the time of pure functional designs is over, even for robotic systems. According to a study published in 2012 by Hiroshima University, looking at cute images can enhance concentration and even promote more careful behavior. Furthermore, recent research results published by Leiden University Netherlands underpin the apparent trend of Japanese cuteness culture among the western societies.

13 Jun 2013

March Networks Introduces Hybrid Network Video Recorders for Surveillance Applications

March Networks®, a leading provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to introduce the newest additions to its next-generation platform for the retail market.

13 Jun 2013

Metso to Supply Pulp Cooking Process Optimization Service to Smurfit Kappa Cellulose du Pin Mill

Metso DNA control system, analyzer and pulp cooking process optimization service to help the mill to face the challenge of running the fiber line more efficiently and preserving the fiber quality properties at the same time.

13 Jun 2013

New Asset Health Center Solution for Critical Infrastructure from ABB

ABB, the world’s leading power and automation group, is presenting an innovative software solution, which helps utilities and industries to ensure the reliability of critical infrastructure like power transmission grids.

13 Jun 2013

Telemedicine Doctors to Address Patient Crowding in Emergency Departments

Emergency department (ED) overcrowding has been a major issue nationally for 20 years and continues to increase in severity. To address this issue, a pilot study has been launched at UC San Diego Health System’s ED to use telemedicine as a way to help address crowding and decrease patient wait times. The study is the first of its kind in California to use cameras to bring on-call doctors who are outside of the hospital to the patient in need.

13 Jun 2013

Unmanned Drones to Drop Medicine and Collect Blood Samples in Malawi

A mobile phone equipped to measure heart rate, body temperature and breathing, with a digital medical manual for health care staff. Unmanned drones that can drop medicine and collect blood samples in remote areas. Researchers from Lund University in Sweden, Cork and Oxford are set to develop new technology that could revolutionise health care in the country.

13 Jun 2013

Metso to Provide Continuously-Operating Water-Quality Measuring Service to Vapo

Vapo, a key actor in Finnish energy generation is continuing its investment in the transparent monitoring of the effects of peat production on bodies of water. Vapo has ordered a service from Metso which includes 30 continuously-operating water-quality measuring stations, the service and maintenance of the measuring stations, and certified measurement results.

13 Jun 2013

New Research Report on Global Markets for Machine Vision Technologies

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Markets for Machine Vision Technologies

13 Jun 2013

Zoë Solar-Powered Microbial Life-Mapping Robot Now on NASA Astrobiology Mission

The autonomous, solar-powered Zoë, which became the first robot to map microbial life during a 2005 field expedition in Chile’s Atacama Desert, is heading back to the world’s driest desert this month on a NASA astrobiology mission led by Carnegie Mellon University and the SETI Institute. This time, Zoë is equipped with a one-meter drill to search for subsurface life.

12 Jun 2013

Raven Aerostar’s Maritime Persistent Surveillance Solution Supports U.S. Security Efforts

Raven Aerostar recently concluded a successful maritime operation in response to an urgent requirement from the Commander, U.S. Navy South (Mayport, Fla.) for a maritime persistent surveillance solution aimed at enhancing security in the Caribbean Basin.

12 Jun 2013