During AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2012, Wind River will display its contemporary embedded software capabilities that support unmanned systems. The event will be held from August 7 to 9 in Las Vegas, NV.
By Nick Gilbert
2 Aug 2012
Ultra Electronics has supplied 45 of its ROAMIO D245XR fuel cells for deployment in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by the U.S. military. This delivery contract is worth over $2 M. The ROAMIO D245XR offers extended duration flight of over 8 h in small UAS platforms and has been considered to be the most advanced power technology.
By Kalwinder Kaur
2 Aug 2012
The deployment extension of K-MAX Cargo UAS has gained approval from the U.S. Marine Corps for the second time in 2012. This first unmanned helicopter has been designed to serve major purposes such as resupplying troops in a combat zone and cargo delivery.
On 13 July 2012, Exhibition Micromachine/MEMS and ROBOTECH, one of the largest integrated exhibitions under the name of “Micronano 2012”, was successfully concluded. Around 206 exhibitors from 10 countries or regions participated in this year’s exhibition that welcomed 10,985 international visitors.
By Kalwinder Kaur
1 Aug 2012
Engineering students at the University of Florida have stood second at the International RoboSub Competition in San Diego. This competition required the students to autonomously maneuver a small robotic submarine on a military base, through a series of obstacles.
By Nick Gilbert
1 Aug 2012
Poland’s Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurement (PIAP), the most recent joint venture target of Quantum International, is developing an advanced team of robots that can assist emergency responders, police, and other personnel in hazardous security and rescue operations. Robocop are expected to be critical allies in the $5 T war on terror.
By Nick Gilbert
1 Aug 2012
Ghana secondary school students have been given an opportunity to take part in the first unique robotics program and competition. Named “Ashesi Robotics Experience (ARX)”, this competition is ebing conducted by Ashesi University College and The MasterCard Foundation.
By Kalwinder Kaur
1 Aug 2012
The Engelberger Robotics Award, a prestigious honor in the robotics industry, will be awarded to Richard Litt and Martin Buehler on August 30, during a special ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan. This ceremony will form a part of the 43rd International Symposium on Robotics taking place from August 29 to 31, 2012.
By Nick Gilbert
1 Aug 2012
The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator constructed by Northrop Grumman has succeeded in accomplishing its historic first flight from Naval Air Station Patuxent (Pax) River.
By Kalwinder Kaur
1 Aug 2012
During the impending Unmanned Systems North America (AUVSI) show, Hood Technology will feature a series of innovative stabilized imaging platforms and payloads for unmanned aircraft, small unmanned aerial systems, manned and unmanned land vehicles, marine systems, stationary mounts, and ground systems.
By Kalwinder Kaur
1 Aug 2012
Health Robotics declared that i.v.STATION and Mangiagalli's Clinic has achieved national grant from the Vodafone Foundation. Vodafone customers made this selection by voting from a group of children's welfare-based potential projects.
By Kalwinder Kaur
1 Aug 2012
Global Information has released new market research describing the future potential of UAS market. Along with research on military hardware, this market research will provide insight into the emerging UAS market.
By Kalwinder Kaur
1 Aug 2012
Quantum International (QUAN), a robotics innovation company, is looking forward to capitalize on smartphone-compatible robotics, which is considered to be the next trend in mobile technology.
By Kalwinder Kaur
1 Aug 2012
Intelligrated®, a leading North American-based provider of automated material handling solutions, services and products, announced today that its acquisition by a holding company owned by the Permira funds has been successfully completed, in a transaction at a valuation in excess of $500 million.
Ten young students at the Paul Cuffee Middle School battled out their robots in a sumo wrestling challenge and an obstacle course.
By Kalwinder Kaur
31 Jul 2012