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Creepy Not the Path to Commercialization Some observers described the Telenoid R1 communication robot as looking like a ghost. They were being charitable. Very charitable. |
Creepy Not the Path to Commercialization 
Posted on August 10 2010
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Some observers described the Telenoid R1 communication robot as looking like a ghost. They were being charitable. Very charitable.
Some observers described the Telenoid R1 communication robot as looking like a ghost. They were being charitable. Very charitable.
Bina48 and the Uncanny Grand Canyon
Posted on July 26 2010
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The day the New York Times video of the Bina48 humanoid robot aired was not a good day for those involved in the Bina48 project or for the robotics industry.
The day the New York Times video of the Bina48 humanoid robot aired was not a good day for those involved in the Bina48 project or for the robotics industry.
Stroke Rehabilitation Market Fuels Continued Funding of Tibion
Posted on July 22 2010
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Tibion and the investment community appear to agree that there is commercialization opportunity for the company’s bionic leg, which “is arguably the first ambulatory device that can rehabilitate stroke patients with gait impairment.”
Tibion and the investment community appear to agree that there is commercialization opportunity for the company’s bionic leg, which “is arguably the first ambulatory device that can rehabilitate stroke patients with gait impairment.”
Drones Crash, But UAS Programs Succeed and Expand
Posted on July 14 2010
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The rise in the number of drone crashes does not tell the whole story, not by a long shot.
The rise in the number of drone crashes does not tell the whole story, not by a long shot.
U.S. DOJ Investigating AeroVironment Billing Practices
Posted on July 05 2010
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The market barely reacted to the news, and the investigation has had no apparent impact on the company’s ability to receive government contracts.
The market barely reacted to the news, and the investigation has had no apparent impact on the company’s ability to receive government contracts.
Market Potential Drives Adept Acquisition of MobileRobots
Posted on June 26 2010
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MobileRobots’ CEO Jeanne Dietsch gave a solid presentation at Robotics Trends’ Robotics Summit Conference and Exposition entitled “Driving Autonomous Robot Applications to Market.” In addition to her presentation, Dietsch had a surprise announcement for event attendees.
MobileRobots’ CEO Jeanne Dietsch gave a solid presentation at Robotics Trends’ Robotics Summit Conference and Exposition entitled “Driving Autonomous Robot Applications to Market.” In addition to her presentation, Dietsch had a surprise announcement for event attendees.
The Advantages of Tethering
Posted on June 16 2010
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It may seem counterintuitive, but tethered robots provide numerous advantages over battery-operated bots. Here’s why.
It may seem counterintuitive, but tethered robots provide numerous advantages over battery-operated bots. Here’s why.
Harvest Automation’s Two-Step Funding and New Home
Posted on June 15 2010
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The developer of mobile materials handling robots is concentrating on automating the moving of potted plants. Sound trivial? It’s anything but.
The developer of mobile materials handling robots is concentrating on automating the moving of potted plants. Sound trivial? It’s anything but.
Simplifying Robotics Control with Player
Posted on May 31 2010
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Player, middleware that frees the developer from low-level programming, is the closest “standard” tool used by the robotics community for hardware integration and device control. Want to learn more? Attend the “Playing with Player” session at Robotics Trends’ Robotics Summit Virtual Conference and Exposition on June 16, 2010. Like Player itself, the Summit is free.
Player, middleware that frees the developer from low-level programming, is the closest “standard” tool used by the robotics community for hardware integration and device control. Want to learn more? Attend the “Playing with Player” session at Robotics Trends’ Robotics Summit Virtual Conference and Exposition on June 16, 2010. Like Player itself, the Summit is free.
Whither Braintech?
Posted on May 14 2010
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The vision-guided robotic application supplier boasted a solid client list and a promising future. But that was before the recession rocked the auto industry.
The vision-guided robotic application supplier boasted a solid client list and a promising future. But that was before the recession rocked the auto industry.
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Prior to Robotics Business Review, Dan was the developer and past chairman of the Emerging Robotics Technologies and Application Conference and the RoboNexus Conference and Exposition. He also developed and chairs the RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition.
Dan was co-founder, executive VP, and CTO of Intermedia Group, an integrated conference and media company focused on emerging information technology markets. He has also served as VP of Advanced Information Technology Research at Sentry Group, VP and director of research at Ullo International, and as senior VP and CTO of Software Productivity Group.
