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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

Neptec to Showcase OPAL-360 3D LiDAR Sensor Scanners for Robotics Applications

Neptec Technologies Corp. today announced it will be exhibiting its new OPAL-360 series of obscurant-penetrating 3D laser scanners at SPIE Defence, Security + Sensing in Baltimore, Maryland from April 29 to May 3.

23 Apr 2013

Enthusiasts Flock to Annual Penn State Abington Regional Firefighting Robot Contest

Robotics enthusiasts flocked to the annual Penn State Abington Regional Firefighting Robot Contest last week. Developers of all ages and skill levels entered autonomous robots that were programmed to search a maze for a burning candle and then extinguish it.

23 Apr 2013