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MIT Researchers are Developing Tiny Spherical Robots that Monitor Radioactive Leaks

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are working on devising methods to provide remote images of the piping with the help of tiny spherical robots which could move through the piping, capture and send images to the control room.

By Andy Choi 26 Jul 2011

Microscan to Showcase Machine Vision Technology at American Association for Clinical Chemistry Expo 2011

Microscan is planning to display its latest machine vision technologies at the upcoming American Association for Clinical Chemistry Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo 2011.

By Andy Choi 25 Jul 2011

Bibb County’s Sheriff Deputies Train on Robotic Mobile Target Training System

The sheriff’s deputies at the Bibb County have been training on stationary targets as part of their marksmanship training. They have now decided to create a real-life situation by training on the MT-74 Ranger Mobile Tactical Target System.

By Andy Choi 25 Jul 2011

Houston Northwest Medical Center Offers Robot Assisted Surgery

The Houston Northwest Medical Center is now performing surgical procedures with the help of robotics. The hospital is using the da Vinci Surgical System which allows the physician to perform surgery by exercising remote control of robotic arms through a computer.

By Andy Choi 25 Jul 2011

Euro Hawk Delivers Long-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System to Bundeswehr

A high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) took off on July 20th from Edwards Air Force Base, California. This UAS from Northrop Grumman was stationed on the RQ-4 Global Hawk.

By Andy Choi 25 Jul 2011

Canadarm Retires After 30 Years

Atlantis has competed its last landing and the Space Shuttle program has come to end after 30 glorious years. Part of the retirement process also affected the iconic robotic Canadarm. The Canadarm is the nick name for the Shuttle Remote Manipulator system created by MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) Ltd.

From MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. 24 Jul 2011

Greenwich Woods Health Care Center Approves Therapeutic Robotic Baby Seal

The residents at the Greenwich Woods Health Care Center are elated at the sight of Paro, the robotic baby seal.

By Andy Choi 22 Jul 2011

U.S Department of Defence Increases the Number of UAVs

The use of Unmanned Aerial vehicles and other robotic systems in the military operations has increased steadily over the years. The UAVs are used to perform the three D’s –dirty, dull and dangerous tasks in war.

By Andy Choi 22 Jul 2011

Students Design Swimming Robots at Sea Perch Summer Camp

The students who participated in the Sea Perch Summer Camp, organised by the Naval Surface Warfare Center and the National Defense Education Program discovered how interesting and exciting the subjects science, engineering and maths could be and designed the Sea Perch underwater robot, independently.

By Andy Choi 22 Jul 2011

High School Students Develop Robots Useful for Construction and Manufacturing Industries

The students from St. Mary’s College Kisubi and Gayaza High School have developed models of a two heavy equipment robots which can be used in manufacturing and construction industries.

By Andy Choi 22 Jul 2011

European Scientists Create Octopus-Like Robotic Arm for Saving Lives Underwater

A team of European scientists have built a robotic arm similar to an octopus which can save lives underwater and can also navigate and grasp objects underwater.

By Andy Choi 22 Jul 2011

Rep Invariant Systems Rebrands as Jaybridge Robotics

Start up robotic company Rep Invariant Systems has renamed itself Jaybridge Robotics. The company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts is still focused on autonomous vehicle motion, navigation, perception and systems integration.

By Andy Choi 21 Jul 2011

Massey Robotics Champions on Show in Auckland

Massey University is very closely associated with the Rugby World Cup 2011. The event is the largest sporting event that New Zealand has been involved in this year. Staff, students and alumni of the Massey University are providing full support for the event.

By Andy Choi 21 Jul 2011

iRobot and InTouch Health Team Up in Healthcare

The iRobot Corporation has signed a joint development and licensing agreement with InTouch Health to explore potential opportunities for healthcare applications on iRobot platforms such as the iRobot Ava mobile robotics platform.

From iRobot Corporation 21 Jul 2011