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Dr. Mark W. Spong Receives Pioneer in Robotics and Automation Award

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society have awarded the 2011 Pioneer in Robotics and Automation Award to Dr. Mark W. Spong for his innovative contribution to the field of robotics.

By Andy Choi 31 May 2011

Schneider Packaging Equipment’s Engineers Complete FANUC Robotics Certifications

Schneider Packaging Equipment, a company that offers end-of-line solutions for meeting palletizing and case packing requirements, has declared that William Carolan and Chris Hoover have completed the training sessions conducted by Fanuc Robotics.

From Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc. 31 May 2011

Researchers Develop Waterproof Tumbling Robot to Deploy Aquatic Sensors

Scientists at University of Minnesota's Center for Distributed Robotics developed the Aquapod to deal with rough terrain and obstacles.

By Andy Choi 31 May 2011

NASA Develops Spacecraft to Bring Samples from Asteroids

NASA declared that it is currently developing a robotic spacecraft to be sent to an asteroid in 2016. The spacecraft is being developed in an attempt to help scientists understand the evolution of life.

By Andy Choi 31 May 2011

Robots to Control Solar Energy Supply to Earth

Japanese scientists are working on a project to supply 13,000 TW of solar energy with the help of robots stationed on the moon to receiving stations on the Earth’s surface.

By Andy Choi 31 May 2011

University of Leeds Develops Robot for Exploration Purposes

The mystery of the pyramids could be unveiled by a robot designed by Rob Richardson, an engineer at the University of Leeds.

By Andy Choi 31 May 2011

Third Version of Geminoid Robot Imitates Facial Expressions in Real Time

Henrik Scharfe, a psychologist from the Aalborg University, Denmark has developed a robot, the Geminoid DK. This robot is the third model of the Geminoid series.

By Andy Choi 31 May 2011

AeroVironment to Supply Unmanned Aircraft Systems to the US Army

AeroVironment declared that it has signed a fixed-price contract with the U.S. Army to supply the Raven small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) and spares.

From AeroVironment, Inc. 31 May 2011

Honda Exhibits Advanced Humanoid Robot in Canada

ASIMO, the most advanced automation robot developed by the engineers of Honda, has reached Canada for its first visit after 2007. Honda will exhibit its ASIMO in Toronto and in Gatineau to explain the humanoid robotics technology.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Yotel to Use Automated Robots to Help Visitors Handle Luggage

With the inauguration of the Yotel at Times Square in New York City, automated robots will help visitors to manage their luggage.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

FANUC’s Delta Robots Suitable for Pick and Place Applications

FANUC Robotics’ delta robots include the M-1iA and M-3iA and offer several advantages to the clients and integration firms.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Orthopedic Surgeon Presents Mock Partial-Knee Replacement Using Surgical Robot

Students from the Camas-based robotics team saw a demonstration of surgical robot at the Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Orthopedic surgeon Todd Borus conducted a mock demonstration of partial-knee replacement using MAKOplasty, a surgical robot.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Researchers Design Supersonic Grippers for Climbing Robots

A research team from New Zealand’s University of Canterbury has designed a supersonic model of the Bernoulli gripper to enable a robot to climb on various surfaces. This robot’s gripper does not touch the wall.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011

Stratus Technologies Delivers Uptime Assurance for Robotic Parking Systems Garage

Stratus Technologies delivers an unparalleled uptime assurance to Robotic Parking Systems to keep the car park buzzing with activity throughout the day and night.

By Andy Choi 30 May 2011