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IHMC Develops Mina Robotic Device for Individuals with Limited Mobility

Mina, a new robotic exoskeleton, was unveiled by Dr. Kenneth Ford, CEO and Director of the Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) along with the institute researchers.

By Andy Choi 16 Apr 2011

Henry Ford Hospital Performs Partial Nephrectomy Using Robotically Controlled Ultrasound Probe

The Henry Ford Vattikuti Urology Institute gets the credit for using the first robotically controlled Ultrasound probe for removal of cancerous tumor from the kidney.

By Andy Choi 16 Apr 2011

Robotic Teams from High Schools Head to Virginia Regional FIRST Robotics Competition

Numerous budding engineers, passionate about robotics would participate in the Virginia Regional FIRST Robotics competition in Richmond from April 8 to 9.

By Andy Choi 15 Apr 2011

Robotic Prescription Filler for Cherokee Health Center

The Cherokee Nation Redbird Smith Health Center underwent a remodeling recently and now has a new robotic system, which would help them to fill prescriptions speedily and reduce the waiting time for the patient.

By Andy Choi 15 Apr 2011

Japan Accepts QinetiQ Unmanned Vehicle Vision Systems for Disaster Relief

The Japanese Government has agreed to use QinetiQ North America’s unmanned vehicle vision equipment for the disaster recovery work taking place in tsunami and earthquake hit Japan.

By Andy Choi 15 Apr 2011

Bluefin Robotics to Develop UUV for Detection and Neutralization of IED Devices

Bluefin Robotics based in Quincy, Massachusetts is trying to develop an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), which would be used for identification and demolition of underwater improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and ship hull mines as per an agreement with the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) worth $30 millions.

By Andy Choi 15 Apr 2011

BioMicroLab Launches New Automation Solutions

BioMicroLab, a supplier of automation solutions for biobanks, drug discovery companies and biotech organizations, launches two new automation solutions XL20 LevelCheck module and the XL20 Tube Handling Instrument at the SBS 2011’s 17th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Orlando in Florida.

By Andy Choi 15 Apr 2011

Hansen Medical Submits 510(k) Application with FDA for Vascular Robotics

Hansen Medical, Inc. has submitted a 510 (k) pre-market notification application with the United States Food and Drug Administration for its Vascular Robotics System and Catheter. The company is a global leader in flexible robotics and develops robotic technology for accurate 3D control of catheter movement.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 12 Apr 2011

Scotch Lake Dairy Farm Displays Robotic Milking System

Lely A3-Next Astronaut, an automated milking device, was displayed by the Scotch Lake dairy farm at an open house. The system can enable dairy farmers to complete their tasks more effectively.

By Andy Choi 12 Apr 2011

Dr. Gornichec and Deaconess Hospital Perform Robotic Weight Loss Surgery

Several months before Dr Russell Gornichec, a bariatric surgeon of Oklahoma City, carried out Oklahoma’s first robotic weight reduction surgery.

By Andy Choi 12 Apr 2011

ABB Launches New Palletizing Robots, Palletizing Grippers and Programming Software

ABB has released two new palletizing robots, three palletizing grippers and an user-friendly programming software.

From ABB Ltd. 12 Apr 2011

Robocats Team 1699 Wins Gold at Chesapeake Regional FIRST Competition

Robocats Team 1699, the Bacon Academy Robotics team, has won gold at a regional competition, the 2011 Chesapeake Regional FIRST Robotics competition, which took place on March 18th and 19th.

By Andy Choi 12 Apr 2011

Robots Improve Heart Surgeries in Avera and Sanford Facilities

Heart Procedures at the Avera Heart and Sanford hospitals in Sioux Falls would soon be conducted with the help of a robot’s flexible and rotating arm giving the surgeons a complete 360 ◦ view of the patient.

By Andy Choi 12 Apr 2011

TI Announces Availability of Stellaris Microcontroller Robotic Evaluation Platform

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced their latest creation, the Stellaris Microcontroller (MCU) Robotic Evaluation Platform (EVALBOT), which would give developers several more tool and software options.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 12 Apr 2011

Summit Medical Center in Tennessee Introduces Robotic Surgery

Robotic Surgery is fast gaining prominence even in smaller hospitals in the suburban areas. The da Vinci Surgical system has been recently installed at the Summit Medical Center in Hermitage in Tennessee.

By Andy Choi 12 Apr 2011