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GHGSat Gets SDTC Funding to Develop Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Solution

Today, Montreal-based GHGSat announced that they will develop the world's first satellite capable of monitoring greenhouse gas and air quality gas from any industrial site in the world. The development of this new technology is supported by an investment of $2 million from the Government of Canada through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).

16 Feb 2013

New Grand Challenge for Intelligent Search and Rescue Robots

A new European Union initiative will create an exciting new Grand Challenge for intelligent search and rescue robots. The euRathlon project is a three-year effort, funded by the European Commission.

16 Feb 2013

Design News Features Bipedal Robotics Research of Texas A&M University Professor

The robotics research of Dr. Aaron Ames, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been featured in Design News.

16 Feb 2013

Mobile Robot Company GeckoSystems Updates Business Activities

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. would like to update our investor community as to the activities we have been engaged in during the past year and anticipate this year. For over fifteen years GeckoSystems has dedicated itself to development of "Mobile Robot Solutions for Safety, Security and Service(tm)."

From GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. 16 Feb 2013

Home Automation System Provider 2GIG Technologies to be Acquired by Nortek

Nortek, Inc., a global diversified company with leading brands and innovative, technology-driven products and solutions for residential and commercial applications, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 2GIG Technologies, Inc. (2GIG) from APX Group, Inc. A privately held company based in Lehi, Utah, 2GIG is an innovative designer and supplier of residential security and home automation systems.

15 Feb 2013

UAV Manufacturer Halberd Enters Wholesale Partnership with Private Security Company

On January 4th Halberd entered into a wholesale partnership with a private security company run by a service connected disabled veteran.

15 Feb 2013

First Three UKR Surgeries Performed in US with NavioPFS System

Blue Belt Technologies, Inc., the innovative medical technology company that markets its NavioPFS™ orthopedic surgical system with precision robotics for unicondylar knee replacement, today announced the first three Unicondylar Knee Replacement (UKR) surgeries performed in the U.S. with the NavioPFS system.

15 Feb 2013

Health Robotics Signed Up 27 New Contracts in Q4 2012

For FY2012 Health Robotics today reported 39 new Robot sales [22 for Oncology, and 17 for non-hazardous IVs] plus 67 i.v.SOFT workflow software contracts, making 2012 yet another record year. For 4Q2012, the company reported 27 new contracts, including 11 I.V.

15 Feb 2013

Vivint Home Automation System Enables Owners to Remotely Care for Pets

Vivint™, the largest home automation services company in North America, helps pet owners stay connected to their pets through home automation. In recognition of National Responsible Pet Owners Month, Vivint is raising awareness of the importance of being a caring and conscious pet parent.

15 Feb 2013

GA-ASI's Remotely Piloted Aircraft to be Equipped with Raytheon's Miniature Air Launched Decoy

Raytheon Company and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. are working together to develop a highly autonomous, unmanned electronic warfare capability based on equipping GA-ASI's Predator® B/MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) with Raytheon's Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD®).

14 Feb 2013

ALDEBARAN Robotics Announces Robotic Dance Competition

ALDEBARAN Robotics, a world leader in humanoid robotics, launches Robotic Idol, the first robotic dance competition for grades 6th to 12th. The idea behind the competition is to help increase students interest by bringing Art in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

14 Feb 2013

EPFL Flying Robot Demonstrated at Techfest Festival

The AirBurr robot was demonstrated at the Techfest festival at IIT Mumbai in India and inspired thousands of curious visitors.

14 Feb 2013

New Report on Machine Vision Systems & Components Market

According to a new market research report of "Machine Vision Systems & Components Market- By Technology (PC & Smart Camera), Application (Industrial (Automotive, Electronics, Packaging, Medical), Non Industrial (Security, Traffic And Road Safety, Healthcare))-Global Analysis & Forecast (2013-2018)", published by MarketsandMarkets is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2013 to 2018 and to reach $5 billion by 2018.

14 Feb 2013

Combustion Powers Soft Robot to Jump

Researchers use combustible gases to power leaping machines

14 Feb 2013

Global Industrial Machine Vision Market Estimated to Reach $6.75 Billion in 2016

Previously considered bulky, expensive and complex to interpret, machine vision technology has undergone continuous improvements to become an integral part of quality control for industrial or manufacturing production lines. Advances in sensor, digital signal processors, field-programmable gate array and microprocessors, electronics and computing have considerably expanded the application scope for machine vision technology.

13 Feb 2013