Robotics Trends

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    1. 2005 WowWee Robotics Signature Series Line Available at The Sharper Image

    Personal Robotics | Oct 31, 2005

    WowWee Robotics and The Sharper Image Unveil Exclusive Must-Have Versions of New Roboraptor, Robopet and Robosapien V2

    2. Two Milestones For Argo Ocean ‘Robots’: Global Array 2/3 Complete, 55,000th Profile Near

    Service Robotics | Oct 25, 2005

    The free-floating Argo “robot oceanographers,” a successful observation program that began in 2000 and is part of the global observing system to monitor Earth’s oceans, reached two milestones: two-thirds completion of the international global array and the collection of nearly 55,000 profiles by the U.S. floats. - By Mario Aguilera

    3. Visionary Leader in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Joins SENTEL Corp.

    Security & Defense Robotics | Oct 24, 2005

    SENTEL Corp., a premier engineering and software company, has hired retired Air Force Reserve Col. Janice Manijak Morrow – the 2004 AUVSI Al Aube Outstanding Contributor Award recipient and a Legion of Merit honoree – as its director of strategic initiatives.

    4. Bat-Bot Boosts Sonar Research

    Robotics Trends Feature | Oct 24, 2005

    A robotic bat head that can emit and detect ultrasound in the band of frequencies used by the world’s bats will give echolocation research a huge boost.

    5. Coast Guard Signs Five Year Agreement with VideoRay LLC to Purchase Underwater Port Security Robots

    Security & Defense Robotics | Oct 24, 2005

    Decision on COTS Remotely-Operated Vehicle Follows Three Years of Field Testing and Deployments Throughout US

    6. Inspired Energy Launches a New High Energy Battery Optimized for use in Underwater Robotics

    Service Robotics | Oct 24, 2005

    Developed with the needs of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in mind, the NL2044 combines the power of the 95Watt Hour “NL” range of batteries with a long, thin shape more suited to the needs of streamlined Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. However, in spite of its underwater-application design principles, the NL2044 has already also been designed into medical and computing devices, demonstrating the versatile nature of this new smart rechargeable battery.

    7. NASA’s Hazbot to be Auctioned

    Robotics Trends Feature | Oct 24, 2005

    NASA JPL Hazbot III Prototype Emergency Response Robotics Project, featured in “Stargate” (1994) with Kurt Russell To Be Autioned

    8. About Bicycling Robot “Murata Boy”

    Robotics Trends Feature | Oct 24, 2005

    Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd has developed a bicycling robot “Murata Boy” which has been demonstrated at “CEATEC Japan 2005” Murata Manufacturing booth at Makuhari Messe, Chiba prefecture during October 4 to 8. “Murata Boy” is built with Murata products such as gyro sensors. Murata has designed its features and control system in-house, based on our manufacturing technology and knowledge nurtured through Murata’s leading edge technologies. Main features of “Murata Boy”are as follows.

    9. AssistWare Technology Announces Robotics Job Openings

    Robotics Trends Feature | Oct 24, 2005

    AssistWare Technology, the technology leader in vision-based accident avoidance systems for cars and trucks, has immediate openings in several key technical positions. We are seeking several talented individuals with a background in any of the following disciplines: robotics, computer vision, real-time sensors, advanced automation and / or autonomous vehicle control.