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Intelligrated Hosts Lab Tours for Students Marking National Robotics Week

Intelligrated, a North-American supplier of automated material handling solutions initiated a series of educational events on April 13, at its St. Louis facility. During National Robotics Week, Intelligrated hosted the educational events with an intent to inspire both international and local students to intensify their interest in robotics engineering.

From Honeywell Intelligrated 21 Apr 2012

Indiana State University Collaborates with Innovator of Unique Unmanned Systems Simulator

The main objective of ISU’s partnership with simulator and developer, Corsair Engineering was to train the university students in unmanned systems program. Specially designed for college students, this simulator will be incorporated into unmanned system courses by next fall.

By Andy Choi 21 Apr 2012

Second USA Science and Engineering Festival, 2012 to Exhibit Land and Marine Robots

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department’s research for exhibiting at a huge event of science and engineering called 2nd USA Science and Engineering Festival.

By Andy Choi 20 Apr 2012

Penn State Researchers Throw Light on Exobots for Discovering Extraterrestrial Life

A Penn State engineer presumes that exobots , which are autonomous, self-replicating robots can effectively carry out exploring the universe, discovering extraterrestrial life and removing space debris. This is the 50th year for the Search of extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).

By Andy Choi 20 Apr 2012

AeroVironment to Deliver Puma AE Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to the U.S. Air Force

AeroVironment declared that its Puma AE small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have received an order from the U.S. Air Force, through an existing U.S. Army contract on April 5, 2012. This fixed-price order is worth $2,431,440 and scheduled to be delivered within two weeks.

From AeroVironment, Inc. 20 Apr 2012

WANTED Analytics Witnesses Growth in Hiring Demand for Robotics Skills

WANTED Analytics, a provider of real-time business intelligence, announced that advertisements on over 1,800 robotics-based job openings were posted online, during March 2012. Compared to 2010, growth in the hiring demand soared to 80%, and in March 2011, has increased by 44%.

By Andy Choi 19 Apr 2012

SCHUNK Develops Three Versatile Mechatronic Modules

SCHUNK is currently developing a single modular package system that includes numerous mechatronic modules.

From SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG 19 Apr 2012

Students Compete in 2012 VEX Robotics Competition World Championship

This year’s 2012 VEX Robotics Competition World Championship at Anaheim Convention Center is scheduled to take place from April 19 to 21, 2012. This event is free to the public and will include over 10,000 participants from middle and high school and university students, globally.

By Andy Choi 19 Apr 2012

Praxim Receives US Patents Related to Computer and Robotic-Assisted Surgery Platform

OMNIlife science, an operating division of Orthopaedic Synergy, recently declared that its subsidiary Praxim has achieved two additional patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. These patents were based on innovative robotic-assisted surgery products and revolutionary computer platform.

By Andy Choi 19 Apr 2012

NDIA Ground Robotics Conference Declares Winners of the 2012 Ground Robotics Awards

A large number of representatives gathered at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in San Diego, California to participate in the 2012 Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference and Exhibition, hosted between March 21 and 23, 2012. This annual conference was graced by more than 600 attendees from the military, government, and industry.

By Andy Choi 19 Apr 2012