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02/14/11 — The Introduction to Competitive Robotics curriculum, from Manchester, N.H.-based Intelitek Inc., uses the VEX Cortex microcontroller and easyC for Cortex robotic programming software to help more students become exposed to robotics, competitions, and engineering. The VEX Cortex microcontroller is the standard for VEX competitions. It has built-in bi-directional communication…
02/03/11 — Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a provider of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, announced a new partnership with VEX Robotics Inc. that gives current and future PLTW schools new opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Under the agreement, the VEX Robotics Design System will be the exclusive…
12/29/10 — Panasonic’s EVOLTA Robot finished a long journey in December. The green-and-white robotic man charged up the ancient Tokaido roadway in Japan, traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto. The 500-kilometer trip took EVOLTA Robot (or EVOLTA-kun, as he is known in Japan) two months to complete. EVOLTA-kun pulled a green wagon…
12/13/10 — While many consumers’ current interaction with robots is limited to those that clean their floors, pools, or gutters, ABI Research, in its market study “Personal Robotics,” forecasts that the personal robotics market will grow to more than $19 billion in 2017, driven in large part by sales of telepresence…
11/18/10 — “Klaatu barada nikto!” On Monday, December 13, 2010 the Coolidge Corner Theatre’s Science on Screen series will feature a special screening of the sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still combined with a presentation by world-renowned roboticist Dennis Hong of Virginia Tech. The program begins at 7:00 p.m.…
11/01/10 — Ghouls and goblins weren’t the only ones partying yesterday—ASIMO, Honda’s humanoid robot, celebrated its 10th birthday. To mark the date, dedicated anniversary Web sites and films were launched, with new photos, videos, the story of the robot’s creation, and smartphone apps. The application for iPhone and Android smartphones, “Run…
10/19/10 — Innovation First Labs Inc., creator of the popular HEXBUG Micro Robotic Creatures, unveiled its rapidly-growing product lineup for the holiday season, including the first glow-in-the-dark HEXBUG Nano, the six-legged remote-controlled electro mechanical marvel that is the HEXBUG Spider, and three diverse and customizable Habitat Sets for HEXBUG Nano architects.…
08/05/10 — RobotShop Distribution Inc. has partnered with DFRobot to release the “DFRobotShop Rover”, a versatile, tracked, Arduino-compatible platform. RobotShop Distribution Inc. announced that the new DFRobotShop Rover is in stock and ready to ship. The DFRobotShop Rover was a joint project between DFRobot and RobotShop to create a low cost Arduino-based…
06/29/10 — The Neato XV-11's Room Positioning System technology and powerful vacuum system provides for efficient cleaning and complete coverage. Neato Robotics, a Silicon Valley startup pioneering new products to free people from household chores, announced it will begin shipping its first Neato XV-11 home robot vacuum cleaners to consumers beginning the…
05/19/10 — What is robotic dinosaur museum installations could interact with visitors? What if the dinosaurs stalked the visitors? Visit the Field Museum in Chicago to find out. On May 26, 2010 KumoTek Robotics will launch a first of its kind interactive robotics exhibit at the historical Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois.…
02/14/10 — FUJISOFT Releases “PALRO”, a compact humanoid robot with integrated intelligence systems, supporting spontaneous conversation with humans and mobile intelligence for autonomous locomotion. FUJISOFT Incorporated has announced the successful development of a compact humanoid robot with integrated intellectual systems. Called “PALRO,” a model of the robot will be available for educational…
01/07/10 — Evolution Robotics partners with renowned industrial designer Yves Behar to deliver appliance-grade floor cleaner that exploits Evolution’s low-cost NorthStar localization solution. Evolution Robotics, Inc., a robotics technology company, announced Mint, a fundamentally new type of automatic floor cleaner – and a dramatic leap forward in robotics for the consumer market.…
01/06/10 — Sales of iRobot home robots surpass five million units; innovative features and proven reliability continue to make Roomba the industry leader in robotic floor cleaners iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT) announced that it has achieved an industry milestone in the home robot market. The company, which was founded twenty years ago,…
11/05/09 — Innovation First’s new robotic toy features interactive online experience dedicated to science & discovery. Innovation First International, a developer of educational and competitive robotics products and consumer robotics toys, unveiled the HEXBUG Nano – a tiny, 1.75 inch energetic micro robotic bug that uses the physics of vibration and robotic…
10/20/09 — Fully programmable two-wheeled robot fusing advanced robotic technology with challenging gameplay and online interaction available on the Web and at select retailers. Robonica (http://www.robonica.com), a South African/U.S. start-up focused on developing new forms of robotic entertainment, announced the launch of Roboni-i. Fusing elements of robotics, R/C vehicles and interactive gaming,…
10/12/09 — University of Washington research included in the proceedings from the 11th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing sheds light on an unaddressed problem with certain classes of consumer robotics products. People are increasingly using household robots for chores, communication, entertainment and companionship. But safety and privacy risks of information-gathering objects that…
10/05/09 — Advanced robotic concept cars inspired by anti-collision abilities of schooling fish debuts at CEATEC Japan 2009. In 2008, it was the flight of the bumblebee that inspired Nissan’s Biomimetic Car Robot Drive “BR23C” concept. In 2009, fish-inspired technology takes center stage in Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s new Nissan “EPORO*1” robot…
10/01/09 — PCS Edventures!, a developer of STEM learning labs for the international K-12 market partners with MINDS-I a maker of construction systems for robotics and engineering students. PCS Edventures! (OTCBB: PCSV) announced the execution of two sales and distribution agreements with MINDS-i, Inc., of Liberty Lake, Washington. MINDS-i is the maker…
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