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ReconRobotics to Supply Recon Scout XT Robots for U.S. Marine Corps

ReconRobotics recently declared that it has achieved a contract worth $1.7 million from the Robotic Systems Joint Project Office (RS JPO) to deliver 126 Recon Scout XT micro-robot kits for the U.S. Marine Corps. The Recon Scout XT is expected to be delivered by April 30, 2012.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2012

Robotics Teams Participate in Richmond Regional Tournament

The Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at Richmond, Virginia will have several robotic engineers participating in the tournament, which is being held from March 16 to 17.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2012

BP Supports Liquid Robotics’ PacX Challenge

Liquid Robotics, a provider of ocean data services, has declared that BP has accepted to be PacX Challenge’s exclusive oil and gas corporate supporter. The PacX Challenge includes four Liquid Robotics' Wave Gliders, designed to comprehend the various potentials concealed in oceans.

From Liquid Robotics 16 Mar 2012

Using Hand Gestures to Direct Robot Planes

Researchers at MIT are developing a system that will enable aircraft-carrier crew to guide autonomous planes on the carrier deck by using certain standard hand gestures. Due to the growing implementation of robot planes for routine air missions, the MIT researchers are developing a system based on similar gestures.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2012

HighRes Biosolutions Unveils Bench Top Laboratory Automation System

HighRes Biosolutions has declared the launch of a new, advanced bench top laboratory automation system ‘ACell’. It is compact, ensures secure bench top use, capable of rapid operation, and compatible with all HighRes' advanced storage devices.

By Andy Choi 16 Mar 2012

ABB Robotics Releases Versatile and Cost-Effective PalletPack 460

ABB Robotics has unveiled the PalletPack 460, a specifically designed package made up of robotic palletizing components. It is characterized by the new IRB 460 robot that supports high-speed end-of-line palletizing. Integrated hardware with full documentation has been incorporated in this innovative configuration.

From ABB Robotics 16 Mar 2012

NASA and CSA Devise Robotic Capabilities to Improve Satellite Servicing

The ability of remotely controlled robots to operate in space has been manifested through the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) experiment conducted by NASA on board the ISS. Dextre, the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) robot, recently achieved the satellite-servicing tasks.

By Andy Choi 15 Mar 2012

Florida Hospital Purchases Mazor Robotics’ Renaissance System

Mazor Robotics, a supplier of surgical robots, declared that its Renaissance system has been procured by a Florida-based Hospital. Renaissance is the company’s advanced surgical guidance system designed for effective spine procedures. Celebration Health hospital will deploy Mazor’s Renaissance system in its facility.

From Medtronic 15 Mar 2012

Liquid Robotics’ Unmanned Wave Powered Vehicles Break World Record for Distance

Liquid Robotics, an innovator of the first wave-powered Wave Glider marine robot, recently declared that its PacX Challenge Wave Gliders have covered a distance of 3200 nautical miles (NM), which is a world record for distance covered by an unmanned wave powered vehicle.

From Liquid Robotics 15 Mar 2012

NASA and GM Develop Robotic Gloves for Manual Application

NASA, in association with General Motors, is fabricating a robotic glove that will ensure safety and reduce potential risks in the tasks performed by astronauts and autoworkers.

By Andy Choi 15 Mar 2012

Adept Technology to Display Packaging Automation Solutions at CFIA Food Processing Show

Adept Technology, a supplier of autonomous mobile solutions and intelligent robots, declared that it will participate at the CFIA Rennes 2012 show in Rennes, France. At the show, Adept will display its solutions for high-speed packaging and material handling applications.

By Andy Choi 15 Mar 2012

AeroVironment Secures U.S. Army Contract to Deliver RQ-11B Raven Small Unmanned Aircraft System

AeroVironment recently declared that it has been presented with a new contract worth $11,095,872 from the U.S. Army on March 1, 2012.

From AeroVironment, Inc. 15 Mar 2012

NASA CTO to Visit Honeybee Robotics in Pasadena

Mason Peck, the Chief Technologist at NASA, will pay a visit to the Honeybee Robotics in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday, March 14.

By Andy Choi 14 Mar 2012

Mazor Robotics and Cicel Science + Technology Sign Distribution Agreement

Mazor Robotics, provider of surgical robots, has entered into an agreement with Cicel Science and Technology, in order to distribute its Renaissance system in China. Mazor Robotics’ renaissance system is an advanced surgical guidance system for spine procedures.

From Medtronic 14 Mar 2012

Dextre Robot Accomplishes Intricate Operation in Space

Dextre, the CSA’s robot on board the ISS, has achieved the most complicated operation in space. Dextre has performed the Robotic Refueling Mission’s initial phases precisely, between March 7th and 9th.

By Andy Choi 14 Mar 2012