A new ASTM International standard, developed under a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) coordinated program with first responders and manufacturers, offers a systematic way to evaluate the robot visual capability humans need to drive the device, search for victims and access general hazard conditions.
Seven years after inventing the form factor, VIA defines the next generation of Mini-ITX platforms enabling greater performance and freedom of choice in small form factor computing and multimedia.
With the addition of their backhoe-like robotic arm on NASA’s Phoenix lander, Alliance Spacesystems now has three robotic arms operating on Mars. The company also has a fourth Mars arm under development for NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory, planned for launch in 2009.
License with UW TechTransfer Secures Sole Rights to the Seaglider™ Vehicle and Technology
The Personal Robotics Group at MIT Media Lab, headed by Director Cynthia Breazeal, known for the famous Kismet expressive robot, has a new star. Nexi MDS (mobile, dexterous, social), is a complete mobile robot with a fully expressive face that can engage directly with humans.
The Robotic Systems Joint Program Office is providing QinetiQ North America with a $400M follow-on to an original $150M indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity award for Talon robots and parts.
Duke engineers used a novel 3-D ultrasound technology to guide the actions of a rudimentary tabletop robot.
As attested by the ScanEagle’s 50,000 combat flight hour milestone, UAVs, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, continue to prove their worth.
Kiva Systems, a developer of mobile robotics systems for inventory management, establishes lead in multi-vehicle robotic systems with the deployment of its 1,000th robot.
New Qwerk controller technology enhances VEX Robotics Platform for universities and robot enthusiasts.
Aethon TUG technology to serve as mobile platform for the Robotic Nursing Assistant, a robotic devise to be used by nurses to perform physically challenging tasks.