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QUAN Explores Partnership with Advanced Robotic Imaging Developers for Explosive Chemical Detection

Quantum International Corp. announced today that the company is exploring a new potential partnership with the developers of advanced robotic imaging technology designed to automatically detect the presence of explosive chemicals from a safe distance.

18 Oct 2012

Eye Injuries During Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Have Increased Significantly

A study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2012 annual meeting found that during the years 2000-2009, eye injuries during robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) increased nearly 10-fold, from a .07 percent incidence rate to .42 percent.

17 Oct 2012

Researchers Awarded NIH Grant to Develop MRI-Compatible Robot for Brain Surgery

A research team from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) and the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) have been awarded a new $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue developing a small robot that could one day be a huge aid to neurosurgeons in removing difficult-to-reach brain tumors.

17 Oct 2012

AREVA to Use Energid's Actin Software Platform for Complex Nuclear Robotics

Energid Technologies Corporation has been chosen to apply its ActinTM software to robotic systems being developed by AREVA Corporation for servicing and inspection of nuclear power plants.

17 Oct 2012

Northrop Grumman Hosts Special Event to Honor 40th Anniversary of AWACS Radar

Northrop Grumman Corporation hosted a special event to honor the 40th anniversary of the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) radar, one of the company's longest-running programs and a vital part of the premier air battle command and control aircraft in the world.

17 Oct 2012

AESA Technology Dominates Radar Contract Announcements in September

Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology dominated a host of radar contract announcements during September including news of Northrop Grumman completing tests of its Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) S-band radar system as well as demonstrating technologies for the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) program.

17 Oct 2012

MISUMI USA Offers Robotic Actuators for Automation and Motion Control Device Manufacturers

MISUMI USA, a subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, part of MISUMI Group, Inc. (Tokyo: 9962), now offers the industry’s most comprehensive array of single axis actuators available for machine builders and automation system designers across a wide range of industries. Two main product lines include the LX Series and RS Single Axis Robotic Actuators, both designed to reduce design/build time and costs for manufacturers of production machinery, automation systems and motion control devices.

17 Oct 2012

ProMedica Experts Available to Comment on Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery offers many benefits over traditional procedures for patients who need urologic, gynecologic or cardiothoracic procedures, including reduced risk of complications and faster recovery. Robotic surgery also offers advanced capabilities to help surgeons provide better clinical outcomes than conventional open and minimally invasive surgeries.

17 Oct 2012

AOptix Iris and Face Recognition Systems Installed at Dubai International Airport

AOptix, a technology innovation company applying optics to transform identity verification and wireless communications, today announced that in the first phase of deployment AOptix automated iris and face recognition systems will be installed at 100 immigration smart counters and Smart Gates at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3, the world’s largest airport terminal. The systems are being integrated and deployed by emaratech, a major regional systems integrator for government, border control, aviation security and electronic identification systems.

17 Oct 2012

Rockwell Automation Introduces Virtual Image Templates for Process Automation System

Rockwell Automation has launched virtual image templates for the PlantPAx process automation system, including a system server, operator workstation and engineering workstation. These preconfigured, drop-in templates, delivered as images on a USB hard drive, help reduce validation costs and initial engineering time.

From Rockwell Automation, Inc. 16 Oct 2012

Phillips Charitable Organizations Contributes $250,000 to East Harlem Robotics Tutorial Program

Phillips Charitable Organizations contributed $250,000 to East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) this month, becoming Lead Sponsor for its Robotics Program. The scarcity of science and technology programs in East Harlem created the need for a focused program to expose students to engineering.

16 Oct 2012

Health Robotics Reports 16 New Contracts for I.V. Robots

Health Robotics reported 16 new contracts in 3Q2012 including 8 I.V. Robots (3 for Oncology and 5 for non-hazardous IVs) and 8 i.v.SOFT agreements, continuing its 3-year supremacy of the global Sterile Compounding Automation market.

16 Oct 2012

PCS Edventures Collects $740,000 Robotics Purchase Order

PCS Edventures!.com, a leading provider of K-16 programs focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), today announced the successful fulfillment, invoicing, and collection of the $740,000 robotics purchase order received on July 16 of this year.

From PCS Edventures 16 Oct 2012

Robotic IV Automation System Achieves 1 Million Medication Doses Milestone

The Robotic IV Automation (RIVA) system manufactured by Intelligent Hospital Systems has safely and accurately prepared more than 1 million medication doses globally since its introduction in 2008.

16 Oct 2012

iRobot Receives $10M U.S. Army IDIQ Contract for 310 SUGV Man-Portable Robot

iRobot Corp, a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, has received a $10 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Army’s Robotic Systems Joint Program Office (RSJPO) for maintenance training and spares for the iRobot 310 SUGV. An initial $2 million order under the contract for spares has also been placed. Deliveries will be completed by Q1 2013.

From iRobot Corporation 16 Oct 2012

Robotics News

QUAN Explores Partnership with Advanced Robotic Imaging Developers for Explosive Chemical Detection

Eye Injuries During Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Have Increased Significantly

Researchers Awarded NIH Grant to Develop MRI-Compatible Robot for Brain Surgery

AREVA to Use Energid's Actin Software Platform for Complex Nuclear Robotics

Northrop Grumman Hosts Special Event to Honor 40th Anniversary of AWACS Radar

AESA Technology Dominates Radar Contract Announcements in September

MISUMI USA Offers Robotic Actuators for Automation and Motion Control Device Manufacturers

ProMedica Experts Available to Comment on Benefits of Robotic Surgery

AOptix Iris and Face Recognition Systems Installed at Dubai International Airport

Rockwell Automation Introduces Virtual Image Templates for Process Automation System

Phillips Charitable Organizations Contributes $250,000 to East Harlem Robotics Tutorial Program

Health Robotics Reports 16 New Contracts for I.V. Robots

PCS Edventures Collects $740,000 Robotics Purchase Order

Robotic IV Automation System Achieves 1 Million Medication Doses Milestone

iRobot Receives $10M U.S. Army IDIQ Contract for 310 SUGV Man-Portable Robot

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