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DoD Places $27.3M Robot Order
To Hell With Dancing Robots
Editor’s note: Dan’s back…and we’re thrilled! Informed, insightful and articulate, Dan Kara has returned to these pages with his excursions into the world of robotics. Join Dan here at Robotics Business Review for his perceptive bi-weekly “Opinion” columns and also for his monthly in-depth “Inside Robotics” columns. Authoritative, lively and a bit edgy, Dan’s the perfect companion and guide to what’s hot, what’s not and where everything’s headed in the robotics ecosystem.
(March 24, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
The Deal That Shocked Robotics
The Amazon/Kiva deal came as cannon shot across the bows of warehouses everywhere—and not just at pick & pack, goods-to-person order fulfillment shops. All warehousing, up and down supply chains everywhere, is now on notice that the robots are coming.
(March 24, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
The $78 Robot with a Multi-million Dollar Upside
“Romo is a toy with 'real' robot capabilities, meaning he is an intelligent machine, capable of being semi-autonomous, and able to be programmed with new features. We felt that a lot of 'robot' toys out there lack the capability to be programmed and expanded upon,” says Romotive co-founder Phu Nguyen.
(March 23, 2012)
IEEE Spectrum Outlines Robotic Developments to Watch For in 2012
From cloud robotics to 3D fabrication and more.
(March 20, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
Aircraft in Search of Robotic Assembly
Aircraft manufacturing is a multi-billion dollar worldwide industry –but one that's still in search of a completely automated set of solutions. The first ones to achieve that target will surely steal a segment of the industry --with very profitable results.
(March 20, 2012)
Amazon Acquires Robotic Inventory Technology
Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire —RBR50 member—privately-held Kiva Systems, Inc., a leading innovator of mobile-robotic warehouse automation systems technology.
(March 20, 2012)
Where No Robot Has Gone Before
Is it time to stop sending humans on scientific space missions?
(March 19, 2012)
‘Is the Dream of Having a Robot Companion Over?’ Not by a Long Shot!
New technologies could make the long-held vision a reality, and sooner than many realize.
(March 16, 2012)
Finding the Unfindable
As robots probe the ocean depths, earth’s last unexplored places disappear.
(March 15, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
‘Disaster Bots’ Controlled by Multi-touch
The point of using robots in search and rescue missions is to send them where it's too dangerous for humans to go, something Mark Micire knows very well. Micire has worked with FEMA as a technical specialist and was with the group that used robots to search for people in the rubble left after 9/11.
(March 15, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
Robot Waiters: No Tipping, Please
Although not quite ready for prime time, robo-waiters are on the rise in Asian restaurants and showing an upside for commercialization.
(March 15, 2012)
Majority Stake in Aldebaran Robotics Sold to Softbank
The roughly $100m deal could help prove to investors that there’s money to be made in consumer and service robotics.
(March 14, 2012)
A Tuned-In Robotic Tutor
Learning software developed by a Notre-Dame led team can detect and react to student emotions, and it could serve as a model interface for robots and other intelligent devices.
(March 13, 2012)
Driving Untethered
California, home to Google and its autonomous cars, is moving to become the second state in the nation to legalize such vehicles.
(March 12, 2012)
AeroVironment Receives $11.1 Million Order for RQ-11B Raven Logistics Support
U.S. armed forces use Raven systems extensively for missions such as base security, route reconnaissance, mission planning and force protection.
(March 12, 2012)
Robots and the Law
First Contact: A Primer on Robots, the Law and Humans
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