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NTS and Sandia Continue Development of Harvester Project to Monitor Nuclear Emissions Using Drones

National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, announced today that it has signed a $1.6 million contract with Sandia National Laboratories to continue the development of the Harvester project, a program authorized by the U.S. Department of Energy dedicated to monitoring nuclear emissions in the atmosphere through the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also called drones.

25 Apr 2013

Mobile MRO System Utilizes Augmented Reality and Robotics to Accurately Locate Equipment

Scientists from IBM revealed today a mobile maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) prototype which is designed to help manufacturers and companies supplying and maintaining high-value machinery in sectors such as aerospace, oil & gas and shipping.

25 Apr 2013

Researchers Build Sea Turtle-Inspired Robot, Flipperbot

Dubbed “Flipperbot”, the robot has been presented today, 24 April, in IOP Publishing’s journal Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, and was designed to test how real-life organisms, such as seals, sea turtles and mudskippers use flippers and fins to move on surfaces such as sand.

25 Apr 2013

UAE Student Teams Demonstrate UAVs at 2013 Innovation Challenge Flying Competition

Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the start of the 2013 Innovation Challenge Flying Competition. Northrop Grumman is the industry sponsor of this competition, which is held in coordination with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).

25 Apr 2013

Advanced Centralized Building Automation System to Control Energy Costs

Building owners looking for strategies to control costs for the largest consumers of energy in commercial buildings – heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and lighting – now have a new solution. GE Lighting and Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, are announcing a new way for building owners to apply advanced control strategies for lighting, heating and cooling operations with solutions backed by the most well-known names in the industry.

24 Apr 2013

Third Generation of LEGO Education Robotics Technology for Classrooms to be Available in August

The LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 platform will begin shipping August 1, 2013. The education platform is now available in the U.S. for educators to preorder.

24 Apr 2013

FIRST Robotics Championship: 16 4 H Robotics Teams to Participate

National 4‑H Council is proud to announce that 16 4‑H Robotics teams have advanced to the national 2013 FIRST Robotics Championship. The competition, organized by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), will take place April 24-27 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri where 4-H Robotics teams will compete among 400 teams for the national title.

24 Apr 2013

Health Robotics Reports Strong Sales-Kickoff in First Quarter 2013

Health Robotics reported 28 new contracts in 1Q2013, including 12 new Robots [versus 6 Robots in 1Q2012; 8 for Oncology and 4 for non-hazardous IVs] and 16 new i.v.SOFT workflow software agreements [versus 11 i.v.SOFT contracts in 1Q2012].

24 Apr 2013

Over 700 Student Teams Participate in VEX Robotics Competition World Championship

Over the weekend, more than 15,000 student participants, educators, mentors, industry leaders and community members from 24 countries descended upon the Anaheim Convention Center to celebrate the accomplishments of 700 of the world’s best student-run VEX Robotics Competition teams, as they went head to head with their custom-built and programmed robots at the VEX Robotics Competition World Championship, presented by the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation.

24 Apr 2013

Mouser Sponsors Student Robotics Team for 2013 FIRST Championship Event

Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announced that it will participate in the Supplier Showcase at the 2013 FIRST® Championship Event, taking place April 24-27 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Mo. Through FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), students in grades K-12 are engaged in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills.

24 Apr 2013

EXPO PACK Mexico 2013: Intelligrated to Highlight Robotic Palletizing Systems

Intelligrated®, a North American-based automated material handling solutions provider with key operations in Mexico City, is exhibiting at EXPO PACK Mexico 2013, June 18-21. Intelligrated will highlight its Real Time Solutions® pick-to-light and voice order fulfillment solutions, as well as its line of Alvey® robotic palletizing systems.

From Honeywell Intelligrated 24 Apr 2013

Leading Automation Suppliers to Showcase Robotics Technologies at ATX East

ATX East returns June 18-20, 2013 to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and will feature the latest technological advances in custom automation/assembly systems, robotics, control software, systems integration, sensors, switches, motors, drives, motion control, vision inspection, and much more–all in one place.

23 Apr 2013

USAF Awards Raytheon $81.7 Million Contract for Miniature Air Launched Decoy - Jammer Units

The U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon Company a firm-fixed-price $81.7 million option for Lot 6 on the Lot 5 contract for the production and delivery of 202 MALD®-J jammers and containers. The contract also includes a 10-year warranty.

23 Apr 2013

KUKA’s Conceptual Exhibit Captures Hanover Fair ROBOTICS AWARD

Hanover Fair 2013 has ended. The tagline at KUKA AG's exhibit was "Integrated Automation". The Group's spectacular booth concept captivated thousands of visitors. What remains are lasting impressions, many new ideas, interesting contacts and an award: The company's conceptual exhibit "moiros" captured the coveted ROBOTICS AWARD presented by Hanover Fair organizers.

From KUKA Aktiengesellschaft 23 Apr 2013

New Report on Machine Vision Systems & Components Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "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 (2013-20" report to their offering.

23 Apr 2013

Robotics News

NTS and Sandia Continue Development of Harvester Project to Monitor Nuclear Emissions Using Drones

Mobile MRO System Utilizes Augmented Reality and Robotics to Accurately Locate Equipment

Researchers Build Sea Turtle-Inspired Robot, Flipperbot

UAE Student Teams Demonstrate UAVs at 2013 Innovation Challenge Flying Competition

Advanced Centralized Building Automation System to Control Energy Costs

Third Generation of LEGO Education Robotics Technology for Classrooms to be Available in August

FIRST Robotics Championship: 16 4 H Robotics Teams to Participate

Health Robotics Reports Strong Sales-Kickoff in First Quarter 2013

Over 700 Student Teams Participate in VEX Robotics Competition World Championship

Mouser Sponsors Student Robotics Team for 2013 FIRST Championship Event

EXPO PACK Mexico 2013: Intelligrated to Highlight Robotic Palletizing Systems

Leading Automation Suppliers to Showcase Robotics Technologies at ATX East

USAF Awards Raytheon $81.7 Million Contract for Miniature Air Launched Decoy - Jammer Units

KUKA’s Conceptual Exhibit Captures Hanover Fair ROBOTICS AWARD

New Report on Machine Vision Systems & Components Market

News Categories

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Thought Leaders

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