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New Approach Helps Predict How Legged Robots Move on Complex Granular Materials

Using a combination of theory and experiment, researchers have developed a new approach for understanding and predicting how small legged robots – and potentially also animals – move on and interact with complex granular materials such as sand.

22 Mar 2013

ASU Report Outlines Progress of Robots in Multiple Industries

Robots are being used more widely than expected in a variety of sectors, and the trend is likely to continue with robotics becoming as ubiquitous as computer technology over the next 15 years.

21 Mar 2013

Mars Rock Analysis by Rover Team Reveals Existence of Favorable Environmental Conditions for Microbial Life

NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL, also known as Curiosity rover), was sent to answer a simple question: Was Mars ever hospitable to life? The recent discovery of life-supporting chemical ingredients in a rock sample drilled by the rover on the Red Planet suggests scientists finally have an answer.

21 Mar 2013

Humanoid Enhances Basic Social Learning Skills of Children with ASD

“Aiden, look!” piped NAO, a two-foot tall humanoid robot, as it pointed to a flat-panel display on a far wall. As the cartoon dog Scooby Doo flashed on the screen, Aiden, a young boy with an unruly thatch of straw-colored hair, looked in the direction the robot was pointing.

21 Mar 2013

Curiosity Rover’s ChemCam Instrument Employs Powerful Laser to Vaporize Pinpoint of Martian Rock Surface

When it comes to examining the surface of rocks on Mars with a high-powered laser, five is a magic number for Los Alamos National Laboratory postdoctoral researcher Nina Lanza.

21 Mar 2013

US Surgeon Installs Second ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplantation System

Restoration Robotics, Inc. announced today that Dr. Mark Bishara, with offices in both Mansfield and Southlake, Texas, has become the first surgeon in the United States to install a second ARTAS® System for his practice.

20 Mar 2013

Liquid Robotics Acquires Additional Investment to Meet Increasing Demand for Ocean Monitoring Services

Liquid Robotics®, a leading provider of autonomous ocean robots and high value ocean data services, today announced that it has closed a $45 million Series E funding round led by Riverwood Capital, a growth-focused technology private equity firm, with participation from existing investors, including VantagePoint Capital Partners.

From Liquid Robotics 20 Mar 2013

FIRST Robotics Regional Championship to be Held at CWU

More than 1,000 students from 50 teams throughout Washington and Oregon will come to Central Washington University this week for the Central Washington Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition.

20 Mar 2013

Alameda County Solar Power Plant Deploys QBotix Robotic Tracking System

QBotix, which harnesses the power of the robotics for the solar industry, is proud to announce that a solar power plant employing its QBotix Tracking System (QTS) is complete and has begun to generate power.

20 Mar 2013

UTC Aerospace Systems Releases Piccolo Nano Autopilot Flight Management System

UTC Aerospace Systems announces the release of the Cloud Cap Technology Piccolo Nano autopilot, the smallest addition to the industry standard Cloud Cap Technology Piccolo family of flight management systems.

20 Mar 2013

Automated Material Handling Solutions Provider, Intelligrated, Acquires Datria Systems

Intelligrated®, a leading North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, announces the acquisition of Datria Systems, Inc., a provider of voice-enabled solutions for today’s mobile workforce. Datria will become part of Intelligrated’s software subsidiary, Knighted®.

From Honeywell Intelligrated 20 Mar 2013

Mouser Returns as Major Sponsor of FIRST Robotics Competition Dallas Regional Tournament

Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announced that it is a major sponsor of the FIRST® Robotics Competition Dallas Regional tournament set for March 21-23 at the Irving Convention Center.

19 Mar 2013

Evana Automation Delivers Lean Workstations to Tier 1 Automotive Supplier

Evana Automation Specialists, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, recently delivered two lean workstations that assemble, grease, mark and test input pinion assemblies for a Tier 1 automotive supplier of commercial steering components.

19 Mar 2013

NASA, iRobot, and National Robotics Week Partner to Excite Innovators about STEM

The fourth annual National Robotics Week, April 6-14, 2013, will bring together engineers, scientists, students and families to share a passion for technology and learning. Working with NASA and iRobot, the National Robotics Week Advisory Council will debut inspirational videos and content at events around the country in a push to excite the next generation of innovators about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

19 Mar 2013

Enel Places Order for ABB’s Symphony Plus Automation and Control System

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order from Enel, Italy’s largest power company and one of Europe’s leading utilities, to supply its Symphony® Plus automation and control system to serve one of the major units at the Grazia Deledda Sulcis power plant on the island of Sardinia.

From ABB Ltd. 18 Mar 2013

Robotics News

New Approach Helps Predict How Legged Robots Move on Complex Granular Materials

ASU Report Outlines Progress of Robots in Multiple Industries

Mars Rock Analysis by Rover Team Reveals Existence of Favorable Environmental Conditions for Microbial Life

Humanoid Enhances Basic Social Learning Skills of Children with ASD

Curiosity Rover’s ChemCam Instrument Employs Powerful Laser to Vaporize Pinpoint of Martian Rock Surface

US Surgeon Installs Second ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplantation System

Liquid Robotics Acquires Additional Investment to Meet Increasing Demand for Ocean Monitoring Services

FIRST Robotics Regional Championship to be Held at CWU

Alameda County Solar Power Plant Deploys QBotix Robotic Tracking System

UTC Aerospace Systems Releases Piccolo Nano Autopilot Flight Management System

Automated Material Handling Solutions Provider, Intelligrated, Acquires Datria Systems

Mouser Returns as Major Sponsor of FIRST Robotics Competition Dallas Regional Tournament

Evana Automation Delivers Lean Workstations to Tier 1 Automotive Supplier

NASA, iRobot, and National Robotics Week Partner to Excite Innovators about STEM

Enel Places Order for ABB’s Symphony Plus Automation and Control System

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