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Indiana State University Hosts New Underwater Robotics Program

Indiana State University has organized the first state competition for a new underwater robotics program. The technology and engineering students of the university played host as they volunteered their services for the inaugural SeaPerch state finals.

By Andy Choi 26 Apr 2011

Robots Video Inside of Fukushima Reactors

At the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan robots are being used to measure the radiation levels. The nuclear power plant that was damaged in the recent earthquake has been coping with maintaining oxygen and temperature levels in the reactor. The presence of radiation leaks has made it a hostile environment for humans.

From iRobot Corporation 25 Apr 2011

Carnegie Mellon Researchers Build 'GigaPan Time Machine'

At the Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute engineers have developed computer browser technology to create the ‘GigaPan Time Machine’. This allows viewers to see large, panoramic, high resolution image sequences and videos by zooming in and out of the photographs. The viewer can also simultaneously move back and forth in time.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

Royal Philips Buys Minority Stake in Corindus Vascular Robotics

Royal Philips Electronics has bought a minority stake in the Natick based private company Corindus Vascular Robotics. Corindus is a startup company that makes an experimental robot that places stents, balloon catheters and coronary guidewires. The Dutch company hopes to collaborate with Corindus to use the minimally invasive robots in its on cardiology related products.

From Corindus, Inc. 25 Apr 2011

HECTOR Robot with Insect Like Morphology Developed for Cognitive Skills

The HECTOR robot or Hexapod Cognitive Autonomously Operating Robot with its ant like configuration and six legs was made from some extremely intelligent engineering and a robust exoskeleton made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for smooth operation.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

FANUC Honors Schneider Packaging for Exceptional Robotic Integration Achievements

FANUC’S biggest integrator in the Palletizing and case packing segment in North America, Schneider Packaging Equipment has been recognized by FANUC and is to receive four FANUC awards for innovation in usage of Robotics and also in sales volumes.

From Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc. 25 Apr 2011

Restoration Robotics Receives FDA Clearance for Hair Loss Treatment

Restoration Robotics, a medical device company has announced that it has obtained FDA 510K Clearance for its ARTAS System, which would harvest hair follicles from the scalp of men diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia with brown or black straight hair.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

Robots Assume the Role of Pharmacy Staff and Fill out Prescriptions

The UCSF Medical Center is now being supplied medicine by a new pharmacy, which is being run by a few Canadian and Swiss robots, which prevent the pharmacists from handling the medicines directly.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

Remotely Operated Robotic Intubation Performed at the Montreal General Hospital

Dr Thomas M Hemmerling from the McGill University Health Center (MUHC) who is also a Professor of Anesthesia along with his team members has developed a new intubation robotic system called Kepler Intubation System (KIS).

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

iRobot PackBots Penetrate the Fukushima Reactor Building

A pair of iRobot’s PackBots crossed the threshold of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan for the very first time since the disaster struck Japan.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

Agricultural Robots to Help Commercial Farmers Soon

In the future, the commercial farms could possibly be managed by robots, which would spray, identify and pick produce from plants such as peppers, grapes and apples.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

The VEX Robotics 2011 World Championship in Orlando Sponsored by Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology has revealed that they have sponsored the 2011 VEX Robotics World Championship in Orlando that was held from April 14-16.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

Hansen Medical Submits Application for Vascular Robotic System and Catheter

Hansen Medical, a leading developer of robotic technology for precise three-dimensional catheter movement control and flexible robotics, has revealed that it has put forward a pre-market notification application for its Vascular Robotic System and Catheter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 25 Apr 2011

ABB Robotics Launches FRIDA Robot

Factory owners and manufacturers could soon see human workers working alongside FRIDA concept robots in assembly lines.

By Andy Choi 22 Apr 2011

GeckoImager, Mobile Robot Solutions Enables Development of New AscBots

GeckoSystems, a leading mobile robotics company, has announced that their new GeckoImager when used along with their Mobile Robot Solutions for service, security and safety would help to develop their assistant sales clerk mobile robots or AscBots.

From GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. 22 Apr 2011