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Pick and Place Automated Unit from Schunk Best Suited for High Speed Assembly Applications

Schunk has introduced a quick Pick and Place Unit, PPU-E30, which does not require any sensitive moving motor cables. The device is capable of working at high speed cycle rates with accuracies of 0.01 mm. Its speed is suited for assembly operations that deal with placing small components.

From SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG 17 Dec 2011

Mantaro Introduces MantaroBot to TelePresence Robot Product Line

Mantaro has introduced the MantaroBot TeleMe robot to its TelePresence Robot product line up. The TeleMe has been designed to support Apple iPad2, Apple iPhone 4/4S and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for use as the head of the telepresence robot.

By Andy Choi 17 Dec 2011

Robotic Assistance in Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy Promise Long Term Benefits for Patients

A recent study conducted by the American Heart Association on Stroke Rehabilitation revealed that robotic assistance in stroke rehabilitation provided long term benefits for the patients.

By Andy Choi 17 Dec 2011

Aurora Flight Sciences Signs Contract with Air Force Research Lab for Supply of Skate SUAS

Aurora Flight Sciences has won the supply contract for the specialized Skate small unmanned aerial system (SUAS) from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

By Andy Choi 17 Dec 2011

Surgical Team at USMD Hospital Implement Fluorescence Imaging Techniques for Robotic Surgery

Surgeons at the USMD Hospital have used florescence imaging techniques for the first time while performing robotic kidney surgery. Using this technique, provides superior view of the anatomy being operated.

By Andy Choi 16 Dec 2011

Automatic Window Cleaning Robot Available in UK and Ireland

Windoro, an automated window cleaning robot, which was released at IFA, is now available for sale in the United Kingdom and Ireland. After its launch at IFA in Berlin last year Windoro has received encouraging response from users and has also been voted as the best Product at IFA.

By Andy Choi 16 Dec 2011

Berger Health Systems Installs AutoCarousel HD from Talyst for Pharmacy Automation

Berger Health System has chosen to upgrade its systems by installing the AutoCarousel HD from Talyst for improving the pharmacy operation. Along with the AutoCarousel HD, Berger will be implementing AutoPharm, Autopack and AutoLabel in order to bring down the medication errors and to improve the safety of the patients.

By Andy Choi 16 Dec 2011

First Lego Robotics League Competition for Alderwood Boys and Girls Sponsored by SEMclix

SEMclixwas the sponsor for the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club Lego Robotics team. The team, which is called Radical Red Robots had participated in the First Lego League 2011 which was held at Lynwood, WA. A total of 29 teams had taken part in the competition having students whose ages ranged between nine and fourteen.

By Andy Choi 16 Dec 2011

Student at Queensland University Builds Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Propelled by Wind Power

A student pursuing PhD studies at Queensland University of Technology has designed an unmanned aerial vehicle that will be powered by wind or solar energy. Wesam Al Sabban, the creator of the UAV, explained that the UAV, named as the Green Falcon II, will tap wind power to move similar to the movement of a bird.

By Andy Choi 16 Dec 2011

Quanser Offers its Robots and Unmanned Vehicles for First Robotics High School Teams

Quanser has thrown open its robotics products for the high school students from the Markham Areas. As many as 20 students from these high schools will be provided with an opportunity to interact with professional engineers at Quanser, which will serve as an inspiration for them to take up careers in engineering.

From Quanser Inc. 15 Dec 2011

Surfware Chooses UAVision as its Reseller in Portugal

Surfware, a leading developer of SURFCAM CAD/CAM systems, has chosen UAVision as its reseller in Portugal. The headquarters of UAVision is at Lisbon and the company will be lending its support to Surfware by licensing Industrial and Educational end-users of SURFCAM CAD/CAM systems.

By Andy Choi 15 Dec 2011

Mars Rover from NASA Embarks on Mars Exploration Mission

The Mars Rover, named Curiosity, from NASA has begun its space research by monitoring the space radiation as part of its trip to Mars spanning eight months. The research findings of the rover will be helpful in planning for future human missions to Mars.

By Andy Choi 15 Dec 2011

Houston Texas Market to Receive First Renaissance Surgical System from Mazor Robotics

Mazor Robotics has entered into a purchase agreement for the Renaissance system with Richard R.M. Francis of the Spine Associates of Houston and the Houston Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital.

From MAZOR Robotics Inc. 14 Dec 2011

Robotics Team from MSU Stands Third in Autonomous/Tele-Operated Robotic Manipulator Contest

The Robotics team from Morehead State University has won the third place at the Autonomous/Tele-Operated Robotic Manipulator Contest, which was conducted by the Annual Convention of the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

By Andy Choi 14 Dec 2011

Roper St. Francis Healthcare-Top Provider of Robotic Colorectal Care

Roper St. Francis Healthcare has emerged as the top provider of Robotic Colorectal Care in South Carolina for the year 2011. The hospital has been providing exceptional robotic colorectal surgery and post-surgical care.

By Andy Choi 13 Dec 2011

Robotics News

Pick and Place Automated Unit from Schunk Best Suited for High Speed Assembly Applications

Mantaro Introduces MantaroBot to TelePresence Robot Product Line

Robotic Assistance in Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy Promise Long Term Benefits for Patients

Aurora Flight Sciences Signs Contract with Air Force Research Lab for Supply of Skate SUAS

Surgical Team at USMD Hospital Implement Fluorescence Imaging Techniques for Robotic Surgery

Automatic Window Cleaning Robot Available in UK and Ireland

Berger Health Systems Installs AutoCarousel HD from Talyst for Pharmacy Automation

First Lego Robotics League Competition for Alderwood Boys and Girls Sponsored by SEMclix

Student at Queensland University Builds Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Propelled by Wind Power

Quanser Offers its Robots and Unmanned Vehicles for First Robotics High School Teams

Surfware Chooses UAVision as its Reseller in Portugal

Mars Rover from NASA Embarks on Mars Exploration Mission

Houston Texas Market to Receive First Renaissance Surgical System from Mazor Robotics

Robotics Team from MSU Stands Third in Autonomous/Tele-Operated Robotic Manipulator Contest

Roper St. Francis Healthcare-Top Provider of Robotic Colorectal Care

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