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Drexel Unveils Seven Humanoid Robotics on National Engineers Week

In the National Engineers Week of Drexel University, seven humanoid robots were centre staged on 20 Feb 2012. This is considered to be one of the first events to showcase seven robots together.

By Andy Choi 23 Feb 2012

iRobot Awarded 100th Patent

U.S. robotics company iRobot has received a patent approval for a system that allows a robot to return autonomously to its operator if wireless communications fail. The patent is for the “retrotravese” technology that it has developed for its 510 PackBot. It is also the hundredth patent that the company had received for its robotic technologies.

From iRobot Corporation 22 Feb 2012

Improved Prosthetics for Amputees Being Developed at Sandia

Researchers at the Sandia National Laboratories researchers are developing methods to increase the application of prosthetics with flexible nerve-to-nerve or nerve-to-muscle interfaces integrated with electronics for treating amputees.

By Andy Choi 22 Feb 2012

Rio Tinto to Launch AutoHaul Autonomous Trains

Rio Tinto has invested US$518 M in developing the world's first automated long-distance heavy-haul Pilbara iron ore rail network in Western Australia.

By Andy Choi 22 Feb 2012

RMT Robotics’ ADAMTM Autonomous Mobile Robots to be Displayed at LogiMAT 2012

RMT Robotics, a Cimcorp Oy company known for producing and integrating ADAMTM autonomous mobile robots will exhibit their recent innovation in ADAMTM lean manufacturing applications at LogiMAT 2012, scheduled between March 13 and 15 in Stuttgart, Germany.

From RMT Robotics Ltd. 22 Feb 2012

MDA to Develop Sophisticated Robotic Solutions for Pediatric Surgery

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates, renowned for supplying essential information solutions recently declared that it has entered into a Master Research Collaboration Agreement with the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Following this joint partnership, MDA along with Children's National anticipates developing smart tools and advanced medical robotics to get better results in subsequent pediatric surgeries.

From MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. 22 Feb 2012

Drexel Researchers to Create Robotic Dinosaurs Using 3-D Printing

Drexel University researchers are using next-generation technologies in three-dimensional printing for studying ancient life. For the first time, scale models of real fossils will be used in order to test hypotheses about how prehistoric animals and dinosaurs lived and moved during their time.

By Andy Choi 22 Feb 2012

FIRST Robotics Competition Fever Hits

FIRST Robotics Competition fever has hit the schools once again. At the annual robotics competition the students get a chance to test their skills as part of a robot building team. They go through the process of designing and building their robots for the competition and learn a lot more than robotics in the process.

By Andy Choi 21 Feb 2012

Avatar: A New Pentagon/DAPRA Project Draws Inspiration from James Cameron's Movie

The Pentagon’s research arm Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency or DARPA has decided to invest in Avatars.

By Andy Choi 21 Feb 2012

Scientists at University of Texas Conduct Research on Autonomous Driving

A team of scientists led by Peter Stone is conducting research on using Artificial Intelligent (AI) computing systems to drive cars autonomously. Towards this end, Stone and his team have created an autonomous car in partnership with Austin Robot Technology called Marvin.

By Andy Choi 21 Feb 2012

Research and Markets Releases Report on Healthcare Robotic Analysis

Research and Markets has included another report to its series titled, “Analyzing Robotics in Healthcare”. Recently, the option of using robots and their importance has increased in the healthcare industry. In fact, they are widely used for surgery and therapy.

By Andy Choi 21 Feb 2012

Industrial Robot Sketches Images

A new elegant, precise and metallic industrial robot industrial robot has been developed, which will turn CeBIT’s Fraunhofer stand into an art studio.

By Andy Choi 20 Feb 2012

Boomerang Systems to Deliver Parking Spaces Using RoboticValet Parking System

Boomerang Systems, a renowned innovator and manufacturer of automated robotic parking and self storage systems, declared that it has received a contract to supply 249 parking spaces for Boardwalk Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

By Andy Choi 20 Feb 2012

Robot Safety Standard Seminar to be Conducted by Applied Manufacturing Technologies

Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), a renowned supplier of factory automation design, engineering and process consulting services, recently declared that it will conduct the Robotic Industries Association’s (RIA) Robot Safety Standard Seminar at its HQ in Orion, Michigan on March 6th, 2012.

By Andy Choi 20 Feb 2012

ADTI and Halberd to Develop Advanced Drones and UAVs

Advanced Defense Technologies recently declared it has entered into a joint venture agreement with North Carolina-based Halberd Corporation to develop advanced drones and UAVs.

By Andy Choi 20 Feb 2012