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Collaborative Venture for Merging Robotics with Open Source Software

Adept Technology has partnered with the Willow Garage. Adept’s robotic solutions for industries and Willow Garage’s robot operating system (ROS) software structure will provide solutions for industrial and production applications.

By Andy Choi 18 Feb 2012

New System Enables Robots to Construct Environmental Mapping without Human Interference

Advances in robots will soon allow it to function without any virtual human interference. A new system has been formulated wherein the robots can map their environment through Microsoft’s Kinect camera.

By Andy Choi 18 Feb 2012

Robotic Prostatectomy Procedures for Prostate Cancer Treatment

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have confirmed that in order to treat prostate cancer, brachytherapy and prostatectomy surgery is less toxic and cost-effective when compared to external beam radiation or radiotherapy.

By Andy Choi 18 Feb 2012

Raytheon Selects Aurora for DARPA PCAS Program for Development of Unmanned Aircraft

Aurora Flight Sciences declared that it has been selected as a team member for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program, by Raytheon.

By Andy Choi 18 Feb 2012

DNA Nanorobot Kills Cancer Cells

Harvard’s Wyss Institute researchers have developed a novel robotic device from DNA. The device has the capability to target specific cells and instructs them for self destruction, especially the cancerous cells.

By Andy Choi 18 Feb 2012

Fielding Systems’ SCADA Monitoring App Development Being Introduced

Fielding Systems declared that the newly developed remote SCADA monitoring app and upgrades to ScadaVisor Mobile app is available. The new upgrade is proficient to operate in advanced platforms like iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone.

By Andy Choi 18 Feb 2012

Development of Mobile Robot to Explore Uncharted Environments

Industrial robots are now popular among industries for their versatile applications in production and assembly lines. Mobile robots are currently being employed as an alternative to human operation to explore hazardous and complex environments such as buildings prone to collapsing, ground or caves polluted by an industrial accident. However, in some cases, mapping of spaces becomes difficult.

By Andy Choi 18 Feb 2012

Adept Technology Secures Delivery Order for High-Precision Robots

Adept Technology has secured a $1.4 million order from a leading producer of advanced automated machinery. The OEM company has selected Adept to deliver sophisticated robotic systems, which will enhance the manufacturing ability of its end user.

By Andy Choi 17 Feb 2012

Titan Medical Collaborates with Columbia University for Advanced Robotic Surgical Technology

Titan Medical declared that it has signed a license deal with Columbia University for an innovative single port robotic surgery system known as the Insertable Robotic Effector Platform (IREP).

By Andy Choi 17 Feb 2012

ReconRobotics to Deliver Recon Scout XT Robots to U.S. Army

ReconRobotics recently declared that it has been presented with a $13.9 M worth contract on behalf of the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force for 1,100 Recon Scout XT micro-robot kits from the U.S. Army Contracting Command.

By Andy Choi 17 Feb 2012

Mass Production of Robotic Insects at Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory

Several clones of robotic insects will be soon mass-produced from a single sheet, a technique that has found its inspiration from children’s pop-up books and origami.

By Andy Choi 17 Feb 2012

Liquid Robotics Named as One of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2012

Liquid Robotics is renowned for the development of first wave-powered Wave Glider marine robot, and also known for providing ocean data services. It has recently been recognized by Fast Company that distinguished Liquid Robotics as one of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2012.

From Liquid Robotics 17 Feb 2012

Paraplegic Patients Walk with Ekso Exoskeleton Robot

On February 14, Ekso Bionics delivered its first Ekso exoskeleton to the Craig Hospital in Denver. The Ekso is a battery-powered, wearable robot that is designed for paraplegics to help them stand up and walk.

By Andy Choi 17 Feb 2012

Insitu Offers two Integrated UAS for the U.S. Marine Corps

Insitu recently declared the release of its two Integrator unmanned aircraft Systems (UAS) for the U.S. Marine Corps. One of the two newly developed UAS has already been deployed. UAS complements the early operational capability for the Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) program by the U.S. Marine Corps.

By Andy Choi 17 Feb 2012