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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

Verizon Wireless to Showcase Innovative Remote Monitoring Solutions at World AG Expo

Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network.

12 Feb 2013

Parker, Shepherd Center Partner to Commercialize Indego Exoskeleton Device

Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it has formalized an agreement with Shepherd Center to support the commercialization of Parker's exoskeleton device Indego™, which is planned for release in 2014. Shepherd Center, based in Atlanta, Ga., is one of the leading hospitals in the United States for medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury or brain injury.

From Parker Hannifin Corp. 12 Feb 2013

TOMY Unveils Innovative Battling Robots in 2013 Toys Line-Up

TOMY International, a leading global designer, producer and marketer of a broad range of toys and collectible products for children of all ages, previews its 2013 line-up at American International Toy Fair (booth #463). Leading with the introduction of several all-new toy brands, including the highly-anticipated Pokemon™ line, the high-tech Battroborg™ motion-controlled battling robots and Wild Stylz—the doll brand that's all about unlimited hair play, TOMY® expands its offerings alongside innovative additions across existing owned and licensed brands.

12 Feb 2013

ABB Collaborates with Andy Flessas to Deliver RoboScreen Packs for Entertainment

ABB, a leader in power and automation technologies, today coupled robust robotics growth in 2012 with a new collaboration with Andy Flessas (aka andyRobot) to deliver RoboScreen function packages for entertainment and commercial uses. ABB is a worldwide leader in the development of industrial robots and operational software, with more than 200,000 ABB robots installed globally.

12 Feb 2013

Law Professor Discusses Legal Issues around Use of Drones

Charlottesville, Va. recently became the first town in the U.S. to pass an anti-drone resolution, calling for a restriction on the use of the unmanned surveillance vehicles.

12 Feb 2013

First-of-its-Kind Robotic Refueling Demonstration by NASA

NASA has demonstrated robotic fluid transfer in space, an objective that will help inform the development of robotic technology to refuel satellites. The first-of-its-kind demonstration was performed during the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) aboard the International Space Station.

11 Feb 2013

Human-Robot Interaction for More Efficient Teamwork

Spending a day in someone else’s shoes can help us to learn what makes them tick. Now the same approach is being used to develop a better understanding between humans and robots, to enable them to work together as a team.

11 Feb 2013

Canadian Government Announces Repayable Contribution for Mobile Robotics Platform Project

The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, today announced a repayable government contribution of $778,800 through the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI) to support a project being undertaken by Engineering Services Inc. (ESI).

11 Feb 2013

NASA Curiosity Rover Performs First Full-Depth Drilling to Collect Martian Bedrock Sample

NASA's Curiosity rover has, for the first time, used a drill carried at the end of its robotic arm to bore into a flat, veiny rock on Mars and collect a sample from its interior. This is the first time any robot has drilled into a rock to collect a sample on Mars.

11 Feb 2013