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Boomerang Systems to Supply RoboticValet Parking System in Hollywood

US based Boomerang Systems has announced that it will use its advanced RoboticValet Parking system to supply 226 parking spaces at the Grand Hotel located in Hollywood Beach, California.

By Andy Choi 8 Feb 2012

Adept Technology Launches New Autonomous Transporter of Goods

US based Adept Technology specialising in the development of autonomous mobile solutions and intelligent robots, has introduced a new autonomous transporter of goods called the Adept Courier.

By Andy Choi 8 Feb 2012

Aviation Week Reports the Release of X-56A UAV

Aviation Week has reported about the release of the X-56A Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), a new X-plane of the U.S. Air Force.

By Andy Choi 7 Feb 2012

Swisslog Enters into Partnership with JBT for Automated Guided Vehicles

Swisslog and JBT Partnership have entered into a partnership agreement for the manufacture of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to be used in hospitals. Both the companies will develop and market the AGVs from 2013.

By Andy Choi 6 Feb 2012

John Hopkins Researchers Study Butterflies to Develop Bug Size Flying Robots

In a research funded by U.S defence agencies, a research team from John Hopkins University are studying the manner in which butterflies flutter to develop small flying robots having the ability to do similar maneuvers.

By Andy Choi 6 Feb 2012

Ocean Power Technologies Announced Results of Autonomous PowerBuoy

Wave Energy Technology Company, Ocean Power Technologies has announced its ocean operations for its autonomous PowerBuoy which was installed recently at New Jersey Coast for the US Navy.

By Andy Choi 6 Feb 2012

Number of Patients Monitored by Smartphones to Increase to Three Million by 2016

In a study conducted by Juniper Research it has been established that the number of patients who are monitored through a smart phone will rise to three million by 2016. This is due to the increased processing power found in smart phones in recent years. Such usage is also likely to reduce costs of mHealth services.

By Andy Choi 6 Feb 2012

Methodist Hospital Buys Preclinical Vascular Robotic System from Hansen Medical

The Methodist Hospital from Houston, Texas has purchased a preclinical vascular robotic system from Hansen Medical that specialises in flexible catheter robotics to conduct preclinical endovascular research.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 6 Feb 2012

Social Robots Need to Meet Expectations of Human Brain

One of the major challenges in developing social robots is making them compatible with the expectations and requirements of the human mind, according to Maja Matariæ, Director of Center for Robotics and Embedded Systems of the University of Southern California.

By Andy Choi 6 Feb 2012

Jay Gundlach from Aurora Releases Textbook on Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Author Jay Gundlach who has assisted in the development of more than 17 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) while serving as the Vice President of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory has released a new textbook titled “Designing Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Comprehensive Approach”.

By Andy Choi 3 Feb 2012

Advanced Defense Technologies Develops Communication Systems for Unmanned UAVs and Drones

US based Advanced Defense Technologies (ADTI) is developing detection, sensors, signal intelligence and communication systems for drones and UAVs. According to research firm Teal Group, the market for drones and UAVs is expected to grow to $95 billion over the next 10 years, with an annual growth of $11.3 billion.

By Andy Choi 3 Feb 2012

Research Team from Clarkson University Develops UAV for US DOE Wind Study

A research team from Clarkson University is developing an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) called the Clarkson Research Aerial Vehicle for Experimental Needs (RAVEN) to gather wind turbulence data.

By Andy Choi 3 Feb 2012

Relaunch of Massachusetts-Based CasePick Systems

CasePick Systems, headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, has re-launched the company with a new name, Symbotic. The company’s aim is to offer novel automation technology that significantly decreases operating costs by managing throughput volume and enhancing storage capacity.

By Andy Choi 2 Feb 2012

Metso to Supply Automation Technology to French Paper Machine Manufacturer

Metso, a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for pulp and paper, recycling, automation, power generation, construction and mining industries, has signed a contract with Allimand, a France-based paper machine manufacturer, to supply a complete automation package.

By Andy Choi 2 Feb 2012

CoroBot Customers Benefit from CoroWare’s Robotic Operating System Upgrade Program

CoroWare, a pioneer in mobile robotics and affordable telepresence, service oriented business applications, has launched a new Robotic Operating System (ROS) Upgrade Program for all CoroBot mobile robotic platforms.

By Andy Choi 2 Feb 2012