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Smarter Robots for U.S Military

The U.S. Army is building smarter robots to help it complete the more dangerous tasks with minimal risk to human lives. It already has an existing fleet of about 3,000 small tactical robots deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan which use sensor technology to sweep sensitive areas for Improvised Explosive Devices or IED's.

By Andy Choi 1 Nov 2010

GeckoSystems Partners With Japanese Firm on Robot Arm

GeckoSystems, developer of mobile service robots (MSR's), made an announcement regarding partnering with a Japanese robot company called ifoo Co. to develop a low cost robot arm. The jointly developed robotic arm is intended for mobile service robots and light industrial use.

From GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. 1 Nov 2010

Happy Birthday ASIMO

ASIMO the world's most advanced humanoid robot from Honda is ten years old as of 31 October 2010. The humanoid robot was created as part of Honda's research and development program in robotic and human mobility.

By Andy Choi 1 Nov 2010

Studying Child-Mother Interactions to Design Robots with Social Skills

At the University of Miami scientist are examining 13 mothers and their babies in the age group of 1 to 6 months to try and discover the secrets of the human cognitive development. Face to face interactions between mother and child were studied in the first phase.

By Andy Choi 31 Oct 2010

Contineo Robotics and Remotec to Collaborate on Global Security

Contineo Robotics and Remotec are entering into a partnership to develop life saving technology. Remotec is a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, the global security firm. The collaboration based in Oklahoma City will improve tactics used by first responders in crisis situations.

By Andy Choi 31 Oct 2010

Indian Students Shine at International Robotics Comp

Bharat University students are greatly encouraged by the prizes and medals that they won at the AutoCup 2010 which is an international robotic competition that was held in Tehran, Iran. In toal eight Indian students from Bharath University, Saveeta University and Anna University won medals in the "@home category".

By Andy Choi 31 Oct 2010

Actroid-F Robot - World's First True Android

Actroid - F is a Japanese robot with the most human facial expressions ever created. Developed by Kokoro Co Ltd and ATR it was unveiled at the AIST Lab Fair.

By Andy Choi 31 Oct 2010

Robots Learning Human Pain Thresholds by Thumping Men

As per Isaac Asimov's First Law of Robotics, "A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm."

From EPSON Robots 31 Oct 2010

Robotic Lifeguard for Malibu Beaches

Malibu surf beaches may one day have robot life guards if 'Emily' and her inventor have their way. Emily or Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard has been patrolling Malibu's Zuma Beach with her inventor Tony Mulligan.

By Andy Choi 31 Oct 2010

Robotics Leg Exoskeleton for Movement Impaired

The development of robotic exoskeletons for gait training in the movement impaired is what Sunil K Agrawal professor of Mechanical Engineering in the University of Delaware holds close to his heart.

By Andy Choi 31 Oct 2010

KUKA Robotics Introduces New Robotic Technology

KUKA Robotics is all set to introduce its latest innovation of a new robotic technology with one controller. The technology will be on display at the PACK EXPO 2010.

From KUKA Robotics Corporation 31 Oct 2010

Yushin to Display Latest HSA and TSXA Series of High-Speed Robots

Yushin Precision Equipment has developed the latest series of top-entry HSA and side-entry TSXA robots. These light-weight, high-speed and servo-powered robots will be showcased in Hall 12, Stand E51 at the K 2010 event in Dusseldorf.

30 Oct 2010

Carefree Bathing Deploys Motoman-UP50-35 Robot

Carefree Bathing, a provider of bathroom equipments developed from glass-fiber-reinforced plastics, has deployed a Motoman-UP50-35 robot for automating various tasks involved in the secondary finishing stage of bath tub development.

From Yaskawa Electric Europe GmbH 30 Oct 2010

Unisys to Offer Enhanced Automated Solutions for Homeland Security

Unisys has received Land Border Integration (LBI) contract from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency of the Department of Homeland Security for developing an automated system for enhanced detection of vehicles and persons crossing the US land that borders with Canada and Mexico.

30 Oct 2010

Searidge to Offer Remote Monitoring Solution to MALTA Airport

Searidge Technologies has declared that it has been chosen by Malta Air Traffic Services (MATS), Malta International Airport’s air navigation service provider, for offering ground surveillance solution for the airport.

30 Oct 2010

Robotics News

Smarter Robots for U.S Military

GeckoSystems Partners With Japanese Firm on Robot Arm

Happy Birthday ASIMO

Studying Child-Mother Interactions to Design Robots with Social Skills

Contineo Robotics and Remotec to Collaborate on Global Security

Indian Students Shine at International Robotics Comp

Actroid-F Robot - World's First True Android

Robots Learning Human Pain Thresholds by Thumping Men

Robotic Lifeguard for Malibu Beaches

Robotics Leg Exoskeleton for Movement Impaired

KUKA Robotics Introduces New Robotic Technology

Yushin to Display Latest HSA and TSXA Series of High-Speed Robots

Carefree Bathing Deploys Motoman-UP50-35 Robot

Unisys to Offer Enhanced Automated Solutions for Homeland Security

Searidge to Offer Remote Monitoring Solution to MALTA Airport

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High-Speed Automated Photonics Alignment System F-712 FMPA by PI

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Robotic Microswimmers: The Next Biomedical Breakthrough

The AI System Developed for In-hand Object Re-Orientation

Advancing Cardiovascular Care Through the Use of AI

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