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NASA Invites Registrations for Third Annual Lunabotics Competition

NASA has announced the third annual Lunabotics Mining Competition to be held from May 21 to 26, 2012 at NASA’s Kennedy Florida Center. Competitors will be required to conceptualize and develop an independent or a remote-controlled robot that can be used for future lunar exploration.

By Andy Choi 23 Sep 2011

Researchers from MIT Work on Building Robotic Motion-Planning System

The researchers at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) of MIT are working developing algorithms for a new robotic motion-planning system.

By Andy Choi 23 Sep 2011

KEBA to Showcase KeMotion Robotic Controller at Pack Expo 2011

KEBA and Staubli Robotics together will be displaying an innovative robot used for motion control at the PACK Expo 2011. The exhibition will be held at Las Vegas.

By Andy Choi 23 Sep 2011

Packing Automation Robot on Display at PPMA 2011 by Astech Projects

Astech Projects will be showcasing some of its latest projects and its custom services at the PPMA show which is to be held at Birmingham, UK from 27 to 29 September.

By Andy Choi 23 Sep 2011

Nalco Receives Award for 3D TRASAR Automation Technology

The WateReuse Association has presented Nalco with the WateReuse Equipment/Manufacturer Award for the year 2011 for its 3D TRASAR project.

By Andy Choi 23 Sep 2011

Dr Samadi Creates Awareness on Advanced Robotic Technique for Treating Prostate Cancer

Dr.David Samadi who is the Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Vice Chairman of the Department of Urology at the Mount Sinai Medical Centre has recommended that African American men and men who have a family history of prostate cancer should undergo screening at the age of 40.

By Andy Choi 23 Sep 2011

Microscan Introduces Vision HAWK Smart Camera to Inspect Packaging Process

Microscan, specializing in providing solutions in machine vision, barcode and lighting has introduced the Vision HAWK smart camera for inspection of packaging operations.

By Andy Choi 23 Sep 2011

Adept MobileRobots to Present its Robotic Products at the 2011 International Conference

Adept MobileRobots will display and demonstrate its line of intelligent robots and research systems at the 2011 IEEE/RSJ International Conference held at San Francisco.

By Andy Choi 23 Sep 2011

Cleantech Open to Partner with NASA for Night Rover Challenge

US-based Cleantech Open has been chosen as a partner for the management of the Night Rover Challenge. This competition is part of NASA’s Centennial Challenges completion which is aimed at identifying technologies that will help in storage of energy for space robotic rover missions to be held in the future.

By Andy Choi 23 Sep 2011

da Vinci Robot System Performs First Single-Incision Robotic Colectomy in US

da Vinci Robot System was used to perform the country’s first robotic laproscopic surgery through a single cut in the left colon.

By Andy Choi 23 Sep 2011

iRobot Introduces New Version of Seaglider

iRobot Corp. has come up with a newly configured Seaglider UUV. The new seaglider has changes that significantly increase the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle’s volume and mass payload capabilities. It can carry four kgs as compared to the two kgs of the original design. The payload volume is also expanded to 21,000 cubic centimeters.

From iRobot Corporation 22 Sep 2011

Aldebaran’s NAO on European Tour

Aldebaran’s NAO, a humanoid robot, is currently travelling through Europe showcasing its latest achievement, the ability to charge itself. The French built robot can find its charging station and plug itself in to charge, even unplugging itself when the charging is complete.

By Andy Choi 22 Sep 2011

A Robotic Fish from Michigan State to Monitor Pollution

There is a new pollution monitoring device that is manufactured by three-dimensional (3D) printing and swims in the water. Scientists at the Michigan State University have come up with robotic fish that swim in schools and can act as watchdogs for pollution in water bodies such as lakes, rivers, streams and oceans.

By Andy Choi 22 Sep 2011

Students from Cornell Display Number of Robotic Projects at College of Engineering

Cornell students demonstrated their robotic development skills at the undergraduate research programme conducted by the College of Engineering at the Duffield Hall on 17 September.

By Andy Choi 22 Sep 2011

iRobot Launches Unmanned Underwater Vehicle with Improved Payload Capabilities

iRobot has launched the latest version of Seaglider UUV, which can be outfitted with a bigger set of fairings. The latest version supports payloads of higher volumes and weight.

From iRobot Corporation 22 Sep 2011