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Nasa Remembers 9/11, Moon Express Hires NASA-Mentored FIRST Robotics Champions

As people reflect on the 9/11 terrorist attacks after a decade NASA reminded them that the Mars Rovers carried an interplanetary memorial with them to the red planet. Two aluminum shields were fashioned out of metal that was salvaged from the pieces of the fallen World Trade Center and dispatched in 2003 with the Spirit and Opportunity Rovers to Mars.

By Andy Choi 12 Sep 2011

Researchers at Cornwell University Train Robots in Handling Objects

A research team at the Cornwell University led by Ashutosh Saxena, a professor of Computer Science, has observed that of all the tasks that robots can perform, the task of placing objects is probably the mst difficult.

By Andy Choi 12 Sep 2011

Nordson to Display Latest Automatic Spray Gun Control Systems at NAI Coatings Show

Nordson will be participating at the NAI Coatings show and displaying its latest products, Encore LT and Encore Modular Control System.

By Andy Choi 12 Sep 2011

A Base Jumping Robot

Paraswift is a new robot that is the result of collaboration between Disney Research and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich.

By Andy Choi 11 Sep 2011

University of Colorado Boulder to Display Tempest Unmanned Aircraft in Washington

Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder will be showcasing the Tempest unmanned aircraft at the Capitol Hill event which is scheduled on September 7, 2011 in Washington.

By Andy Choi 9 Sep 2011

ABS Capital Invests in RedZone Robotics for Business Expansion

ABS Capital has awarded $25 million to RedZone Robotic for expanding its business and the geographic reach of its products.

By Andy Choi 9 Sep 2011

Additional Kiosks Reduce Downtime of Movie Kiosks Due to Robotic Malfunctions

One of the main challenges that the movie kiosk industry faces is the downtime which is caused by the malfunctioning of the robotic machinery.

By Andy Choi 9 Sep 2011

University of Maine Wins $3M for Windmill Technology Including Service Robots

The University of Maine’s Advanced Engineering and Wood Composites Center has been awarded a $3 million grant to purchase equipment for its offshore wind testing facility. The funds will contribute to the project engaged in building windmills to harness the winds off Maine’s coast to produce energy.

By Andy Choi 8 Sep 2011

New Flying Camera for Military Applications

A new mobile camera on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is going to make it easier for soldiers to get a better idea about dangers they face in real time. The UAV which has been dubbed the SQ-4 is controlled using a handheld remote control and smart goggles.

By Andy Choi 8 Sep 2011