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MIT Programming Competition Sponsored by Jaybridge Robotics

The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based provider of systems integration and software required for development of autonomous vehicle design, Jaybridge Robotics has announced that the company will be sponsoring the MIT Battlecode Programming Competition being held this year.

By Andy Choi 27 Jan 2012

MIT Announces Winners of Zero Robotics Challenge

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) held a competition on January 23rd, 2012 to program tiny NASA robotic satellites on board the International Space Station.

By Andy Choi 27 Jan 2012

Robotic Prostatectomy Surgery Effective For Obese Men Fighting Prostate Cancer

Robotic prostatectomy surgery has been found to be effective and safe for treating obese men who are fighting against prostate cancer.

By Andy Choi 27 Jan 2012

Multi-Specialty Robotic Training Center at George Washington Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital, a 371-bedded hospital, is to commence a multi-specialty robotic training center in 2012.

By Andy Choi 27 Jan 2012

AAI Aligns Unmanned Aircraft Technologies with ViaSat’s Satellite Communications

AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and ViaSat have signed a strategic agreement to develop capabilities for beyond-line-of-sight satellite communications in new AAI unmanned aircraft systems aircraft. AAI unmanned aircraft systems is a designer and manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems.

By Andy Choi 27 Jan 2012

Zero Robotics Competition Held Onboard ISS and on Earth

Zero Robotics, the international student competition, was conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and on board the International Space Station (ISS) on the same day.

By Andy Choi 27 Jan 2012

D+R Technology to Develop Tooling for Toyota Boshoku

D & R Technology Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ecoland International, Inc., one of North America's fastest growing applied-robotics companies, announced today the receipt of a tooling contract from Toyota Boshoku, a major tier one automotive parts supplier.

25 Jan 2012

Finalists in Zero Robotics Challenge Prepare to Pit Their Machines Against Each Other on ISS

On Monday, high school students from across the country assembled in a lecture hall at MIT, patiently awaiting a call from NASA.

25 Jan 2012

Transparent Robotic Orbs Explore the Ocean

Researchers at the Center for Biosignatures Discovery Automation of the Biodesign Institute at the Arizona State University are designing and developing Sensorbots for exploring the ocean. These Sensorbots are spherical devices that have biogeochemical sensors.

By Andy Choi 25 Jan 2012

Mitsubishi Electric Expands to Target Industrial Automation Market in India

Mitsubishi Electric, a global provider of electrical and electronic equipment for satellite communications, space development, information processing and communications, consumer electronics, energy, industrial technology, building equipment and transportation, has entered into a merger agreement with the Messung Group in India.

From Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 24 Jan 2012

New Technology to Assess Surgeon’s Performance on the da Vinci Robot

Mimic Technologies, a provider of robotic surgery simulation and training, has developed MScore, a new assessment system for predicting the proficiency of surgeons on the da Vinci robot.

By Andy Choi 24 Jan 2012

Hansen Medical Selects Hartford Hospital as Center of Excellence for Sensei X Robotic Catheter System

Hartford Hospital has been selected by Hansen Medical, a pioneer in flexible robotics and robotic technology, to be a Center of Excellence for the Sensei X Robotic Catheter System.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 23 Jan 2012

Comprehensive Outlook on Global Laboratory Automation Market

Global Industry Analysts, a leading publisher of market research, has released a new research report titled, “Laboratory Automation: A Global Outlook”. According to the report, the global laboratory automation industry will reach US$4.1 billion by 2015.

By Andy Choi 23 Jan 2012

MIT Roboticists Study Birds Behavior to Develop Agile Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MIT researchers have identified a critical speed above which aircrafts and birds can definitely crash. According to them the northern goshawk, a bird that flies at high speed, observes a speed limit to protect itself from crashing into trees.

By Andy Choi 23 Jan 2012

The Chrysler Foundation Announces Recipients of FIRST Robotics and FIRST Lego League Grants

The recipients of 2011-2012 FLL (FIRST Lego League) and For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) grants have been announced by The Chrysler Foundation.

By Andy Choi 23 Jan 2012