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Mazor Gets FDA Nod for Robot for Spinal Surgery

Mazor Robotics Ltd has received approval from the US Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) and the the EU CE Mark certification for its new variation of the SpineAssist robot. The next generation robot for spinal surgery is the Israeli company’s addition to its Renaissance product.

By Andy Choi 7 Jun 2011

Coronado High School Robotics Club Students Participate in First Robotics Competition

The First Robotics Competition (FRC) for this year called Logomotion was held at the Thomas & Mack Center amid enthusiastic student participants.

By Andy Choi 7 Jun 2011

UK’s Ministry of Defence Debates on Development of Autonomous Defence Systems

United Kingdom’s armed forces have used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s) to perform risky operations like reconnaissance and attack missions, which involves risk to human life.

By Andy Choi 7 Jun 2011

Fijit Robot Ranked as Top Toy for the Year

Tesco has created the Fijit Robot, which is expected to become the top toy for the year 2011. This toy is a squishy robot that entertains children by dancing and telling jokes.

By Andy Choi 7 Jun 2011

Czech Technical University Students Develop Juggler Robot

The students from the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague have created a robot, which has the capability of juggling five balls simultaneously.

By Andy Choi 7 Jun 2011

Robotic Surgery Yet to Gain Popularity in India

At the international conference of the Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE), Robert K. Zurawin stated that the concept of robotic surgery is yet to become popular in India, mainly due to the cost involved in the procedure.

By Andy Choi 7 Jun 2011

Robots Used in Important Rescue Operations Post Nuclear Disaster in Japan

Japan had established itself in the industrial and medical robotics field way back in 1999 with the AIBO dog and Paro robot, which served as industrial and therapeutic robots respectively.

By Andy Choi 7 Jun 2011

Microscan Launches AutoVISION Series of Vision and Lighting Solutions

Microscan introduces a series of three vision and lighting solutions, Vision HAWK, Vision Mini smart cameras and AutoVISION machine vision software interface.

By Andy Choi 6 Jun 2011

Students from Maywood Demonstrate the Capability of Robots in Prevention of Oil Spill

Students from the Maywood Middle School stopped a mock oil spill by putting the robots designed by them into action.

By Andy Choi 6 Jun 2011

SWAT Robot Gains Popularity Among Henderson Students

The Henderson SWAT team demonstrated the functioning of the tactical robot to fifth-graders, as part of the gifted and talented education (GATE) program.

By Andy Choi 6 Jun 2011

Case Farms Opts for Remote Tank Monitoring System from Flow Line Options

Case Farms, an integrated poultry farming and processing company, has chosen DigaTouch Advanced Universal Process Display and DigiLink Remote Monitoring Software from Flow Line Options for their waste water monitoring.

By Andy Choi 6 Jun 2011

Reis Robotics Deploys 100th Automated Solar Assembly System

Reis Robotics has successfully delivered its 100th automated solar module assembly line at its customer’s site. They have received some more orders, which are already in the production stage.

By Andy Choi 6 Jun 2011

U.S. Navy Awards 14.1 Million Dollar Order to iRobot

iRobot has received a 14.1 million dollar order from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) for the delivery of 86 man transportable robotic system (MTRS).

By Andy Choi 6 Jun 2011

Numerous Industrial Applications of Robotics Discussed at Expert Days Hosted by SCHUNK

SCHUNK had hosted Expert Days on Service Robots recently; this event was attended by 116 experts from 22 different countries. Topics that were discussed at the event revolved around the development and market performance of service robots in industrial applications.

From SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG 4 Jun 2011

KUKA Roboter Introduces QUANTEC Robot Series at LIGNA 2011

KUKA Roboter is unveiling the QUANTEC product series, which is an automation solution for the wood industry, at LIGNA 2011. Along with the QUANTEC products, KUKA will also introduce the KUKA WorkVisual software platform and the KR C4 robot controller.

From KUKA Aktiengesellschaft 4 Jun 2011