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Teleconference Update on NASA Curiosity Rover's Mission to Mars' Gale Crater

NASA will host a media teleconference at 11:30 a.m. PDT Tuesday, Oct. 30, to provide an update about the Curiosity rover's mission to Mars' Gale Crater.

31 Oct 2012

New Soccer Robot with Open Source Code and Design

Computer scientists from the University of Bonn have developed a new robot whose source code and design plan is publicly accessible. It is intended to facilitate the entry into research on humanoids, in particular, the TeenSize Class of the RoboCup. The scientists recently introduced the new robot at the IROS Conference (International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems) in Portugal.

31 Oct 2012

Curiosity Expedition Finds Similarity between Cuatro Ciénegas in Mexico and Gale Crater on Mars

Millions of years ago fire and water forged the gypsum rocks locked in at Cuatro Ciénegas, a Mexican valley similar to the Martian crater where NASA's Rover Curiosity roams. A team of researchers have now analysed the bacterial communities that have survived in these inhospitable springs since the beginning of life on Earth.

31 Oct 2012

Intelligrated Launch New Enhancements for 950 Series Hybrid Palletizers

Intelligrated®, a leading North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, launches two new enhancements for its Alvey® 950 series hybrid palletizers.

From Honeywell Intelligrated 30 Oct 2012

Hopping Helps Robots Reduce Consumption of Power

A new study shows that jumping can be much more complicated than it might seem. In research that could extend the range of future rescue and exploration robots, scientists have found that hopping robots could dramatically reduce the amount of energy they use by adopting a unique two-part “stutter jump.”

30 Oct 2012

Quantum Moves Forward on Landmine-Detecting Robot Joint Venture with CDS

Quantum International Corp. took a big step toward what is expected to be a very profitable alliance this week by preparing a term sheet for presentation to Clelland DataSciences, Inc. (CDS).

30 Oct 2012

Single Site Robotic Cholecystectomy Performed at St. Joseph's Hospital

The most comprehensive robotic surgery program in the Tampa Bay area now offers the latest in minimally-invasive procedures: the ability to remove a gallbladder through just one small incision in the bellybutton.

30 Oct 2012

SpaceX's Dragon Space Station Reenters Earth

NASA Television will provide live coverage of the release and departure of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft from the International Space Station on Sunday, Oct. 28. Coverage will begin at 6 a.m. CDT and conclude approximately three hours later after Dragon has left the vicinity of the orbiting laboratory.

29 Oct 2012

Multileaf Collimators Mounted on Robotic Arms Offer Clinical Benefits

Accuray Incorporated, the premier radiation oncology company, today launched its new TomoTherapy® H™ Series, featuring the TomoHDA™ System, with faster planning, faster delivery and increased quality. The TomoHDA System was unveiled at the 54th Annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Meeting in Boston.

From Accuray Incorporated 29 Oct 2012

KUKA Introduces AGILUS Small Robot Series at Pack Expo 2012

Visit KUKA Robotics in booth N-4709 during Pack Expo 2012 to see innovative robotic solutions with new product introductions and demonstrations on how automation can bring efficiency to the packaging and palletizing process.

29 Oct 2012

Military Robotics 2012 to be Held in London

Military Robotics 2012 will bring together a line-up of key military and academic industry professionals to discuss the latest developments taking place within the military robotic arena.

29 Oct 2012

NASA to Invite Social Media Followers for Landsat Data Continuity Mission Launch

NASA will invite 80 of the agency's social media followers to a two-day NASA Social Feb. 10-11, 2013, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in Lompoc, Calif., for the launch of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission.

26 Oct 2012

Final Science Instrument Installed in NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer

Engineers at NASA’s Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., have installed the third and final science instrument that will fly onboard NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE).

26 Oct 2012

NASA-WPI 2013 Seeks Entries for Sample Return Robot Challenge

NASA and the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Mass., have opened registration and are seeking teams to compete in next year's robot technology demonstration competition, which offers as much as $1.5 million in prize money.

26 Oct 2012

Georgia Tech Researchers Study Acceptance of Robots by the Elderly

Robots have the potential to help older adults with daily activities that can become more challenging with age. But are people willing to use and accept the new technology? A study by the Georgia Institute of Technology indicates the answer is yes, unless the tasks involve personal care or social activities.

26 Oct 2012