Paul Backes, Eric T. Baumgartner and Larry Matthies, Developers in Robotics Technology for Use in Space Exploration to Receive 2008 IEEE Robotics and Automation Award. Contributions to Autonomous Robotic Operations Result in Significant Data Collection from Mars.
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created specially designed robots called SnoMotes to traverse potentially dangerous ice environments. The SnoMotes work as a team, autonomously collaborating among themselves to gather data that could give scientists a better understanding of the important dynamics that influence the stability of ice sheets.
Maker off end-of-arm tooling and connectivity solutions for the robotics industry adds major China distributor.
Texas-based KumoTek has partnered with Japan’s Vstone to produce a humanoid, bipedal robot targeted at the education market.
Vision intelligence software company expands into $12 Billion personal robotics component market with the development and release of iSpot and BlueVision products.
Sara Morgan, author of Programming Microsoft Robotics Studio and member of the CoroWare robotics and automation team, to conduct a course on Microsoft Robotics Studio and the tools and technologies that it supports, including Visual Programming Language and the Visual Simulation Editor.
Formation of dedicated robotics integration group provides focused robotic palletizing solutions in response to increased demand from sustainable packaging initiatives.
MobileRobots Inc and Focus Robotics announced today their new MobileRanger stereo vision systems for mobile robots, industrial automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with autonomous guidance and navigation. MobileRanger raises the bar on price/performance for stereo vision.
iRobot has received two separate orders for robots, parts and kits from the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI).
CoroWare expands into the Asian market by inking a distribution deal with Taiwan-based technology provider, Pitotech.
Advances in ultrasound technology have made it possible to produce 3-D moving images in real-time. Engineers at the Duke University Ultrasound Transducer Group are using this novel technology to guide the actions of a tabletop robot.
Robotics Trends has announced a Call for Presentations for the second annual RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition which wil run November 18-19, 2008 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. Robotics Trends’ RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition is a multifaceted educational forum and trade show that addresses the technical issues involved with the design and development of commercial robotic products.
Robotics Trends has announced a Call for Presentations for the second annual RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition which wil run November 18-19, 2008 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. Robotics Trends’ RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition is a multifaceted educational forum and trade show that addresses the technical issues involved with the design and development of commercial robotic products.
Robotics Trends has announced a Call for Presentations for the second annual RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition which wil run November 18-19, 2008 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. Robotics Trends’ RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition is a multifaceted educational forum and trade show that adddresses the technical issues involved with the design and development of commercial robotic products.
Robotics Trends has announced a Call for Presentations for the second annual RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition which wil run November 18-19, 2008 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. Robotics Trends’ RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition is a multifaceted educational forum and trade show that addresses the technical issues involved with the design and development of commercial robotic products.
Evolution Robotics, a provider of vision, autonomous navigation and intelligence technology has partnered with Bandai Networks to provide its ‘ER Search’ visual search engine on the Spring 2008 ‘au’ line of camera phones, allowing consumers in Japan to do online searches by taking pictures of objects with their camera phone.
More Than 42,000 Students in the FIRST Robotics Competition Will Develop Advanced Robotics Applications Using the NI Robotics Platform Powered by NI LabVIEW
According to ABI Research Principal Analyst Philip Solis, in an interview first published in IQ Online, the personal robotics market has arrived with ‘bots quickly carving a market for themselves in the consumer psyche.
Microsoft has made the first community technology preview (CTP) of Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 available for evaluation and testing by developers, customers and partners. The software development platform is designed to make programming robots easier and more affordable for hobbyists and professionals alike. The final product is scheduled to be released later in 2008.
Using unmanned aerial vehicles, researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography are undertaking a long-term survey will profile pollutants to determine how much of Southern California’s air pollution comes from Asia, Mexico and from regions north of California.
Over 77 million baby boomers will retire in the next 30 years, and robots are ready to assist with elder care. Engineers have created a robotic assistant that can recognize medical emergencies and call 911, remind clients to take their medication, help with grocery shopping and cleaning and allow retirees to communicate with loved ones.
Based on initial stage performance results for a for retail replenishment application that far exceeded expectations, Walgreens has agreed to expand the Kiva Mobile Fulfillment System at its Mt. Vernon, Illinois facility.
Software and robotic solutions company prepares for next level of growth by hiring a dedicated director for its Microsoft practice.