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Students’ Robots Compete in Annual Showdown

During the class final, completion of a robotic competition at Stanford University, several cheering spectators including 60 students gathered around the stage for a debate on their robotic creations, marking the end of their ‘Introduction to Mechatronics’ course.

By Andy Choi 23 Mar 2012

Mouser Electronics Sponsors Dallas Regional FIRST Robotics Regional Competition

Mouser Electronics, a worldwide distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, recently declared that it has partnered with the 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) as a ‘Friends of the Future’ sponsor.

By Andy Choi 23 Mar 2012

EZ-Robot Announces New Infrastructure to Develop Robotics Kit

Canada-based EZ-Robot develops robotics that serve as a revolutionary platform in robotics construction. The company, which initially began developing robotic models, is now raising a new infrastructure in its area. This new operational facility will revolutionize robotics.

By Andy Choi 23 Mar 2012

HackensackUMC First to Perform Robotic Cholecystectomy in New York and New Jersey

HackensackUMC is the first medical centre in the metropolitan areas of New York and New Jersey to perform a robotic-assisted cholecystectomy. With only a single incision through the belly button, this minimally-invasive gallbladder removal surgery has been conducted.

By Andy Choi 23 Mar 2012

NRL Analyses Performance of Robotic Fueling in Unmanned Surface Vessels

The NRL Spacecraft Engineering Department (SED) engineers have demonstrated the transfer of robotic fluids from a stationary platform to an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) in waves over 3 ft high.

By Andy Choi 22 Mar 2012

Multiple Teams to Compete in Boston’s FIRST Robotics Competition

The Boston FIRST Robotics Competition’s Regional Planning Committee recently declared that 53 teams from various countries will participate in its Boston Regional robotics competition.

By Andy Choi 22 Mar 2012

Aurora’s Skate UAS Secures Border Security Product Challenge Award

The Skate small unmanned air vehicle system (SUAS) of Aurora secured the first place in the 2012 Border Security Technology and Product Challenge, which recently took place at the 2012 Border Security Expo in Phoenix, Arizona. The technology or product demonstrating maximum innovation in the border security arena receives the top prize.

By Andy Choi 22 Mar 2012

Lumenpulse to Offer Grants for Walpole High School's Robotics Team

Lumenpulse, a designer and producer of efficient, architectural LED-based lighting solutions recently declared that it will sponsor the Walpole High School robotics team called the ‘Walpole RoboRebels’, as it is being trained for the upcoming annual For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics competitions.

By Andy Choi 22 Mar 2012

American Researchers Develop Robojelly for Marine Applications

Researchers from America have designed a robotic jellyfish called Robojelly.

By Andy Choi 22 Mar 2012

Evergreen Hospital to Execute Single-Incision Robotic Cholecystectomy

Evergreen Hospital, known for minimally invasive surgery anticipates performing the region’s first single-incision gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy).

By Andy Choi 22 Mar 2012

Boomerang RoboticValet Chosen as Parking Solution for Jackson Redevelopment Project

Boomerang Systems, an innovator and producer of fully automated robotic parking and self-storage systems, recently declared that it has been selected to construct an automated parking garage with 480-space as part of the initial phase of the Jackson- based Old Capitol Green redevelopment project.

By Andy Choi 22 Mar 2012