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Terahertz Polarizer Nears Perfection
The robust terahertz polarizer could accelerate the development of new security and communication devices, sensors, and non-invasive medical imaging systems. (February 01, 2012)

Future Robots Could Have Complex Electronic Circuits Embedded into Their Casings
From interactive paper to clothing that generates energy and light-weight material with X-ray capabilities, weaving electronics into the building blocks of everyday materials will undoubtedly impact how we live in the future. (January 25, 2012)

In-depth Analysis
Every Car a Robot
Though many drivers may be hesitant to completely yield control of their cars to computers, the fact remains that from a technical standpoint, a mass-produced, fully autonomous vehicle could be just years away. (January 24, 2012)

PCS Edventures Announces Year 3 Contract with Idaho SySTEMic Solution
Provider of educational programs receives contract from Idaho's Boise State University SySTEMic Solution program which is funded through a U.S. Department of Education-funded initiative to advance STEM. (January 23, 2012)

New Robotics Laboratory Set to Open at the University of York
The facility will provide a base to develop and test swarm robotic systems. (January 20, 2012)

Intuitive Surgical’s Q4 Earnings Rise
The company reported fourth quarter, 2011 revenue of $497 million, up 28% compared with $389 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. (January 20, 2012)

Industry Umbrella Group Changes Name
The umbrella trade association for the Robotic Industries Association has changed its name from the Automation Technologies Council to the Association for Advancing Automation or A3. (January 19, 2012)

MICROMO and ReconRobotics Team Up on Rugged UGV Solution
Miniature, unmanned ground vehicles reliably perform reconnaissance in the harshest environments, with the help of compact, high-torque servo motors. (January 19, 2012)

Open Hardware Standards Gain Ground
Will standardized platforms boost robotics development the way IBM's PC architecture accelerated the deployment of desktop computers? (January 18, 2012)

RE2, Inc. to Deliver Robotic Manipulator Arms to Afghanistan for Evaluation
The complete system will provide troops with a dismounted light-weight, yet robust micro-unmanned ground vehicle. (January 18, 2012)

TORC Robotics Tackles High-Speed Autonomous Vehicle Navigation Challenges
Cross-platform software and sensor payload enables autonomous vehicle operations up to 100 KPH by significantly increasing high-speed obstacle detection range. (January 17, 2012)

RMT Robotics Announces ADAM Fleet Sale in the U.S.
The client chose the ADAM solution from a field of competitors as the only AGV system that supports limitless layout options for their production machines, intralogistics and manufacturing. (January 11, 2012)

Mazor Robotics Announces Key European Patent for Surgical Guidance Robot
Mazor holds related patents in other major markets throughout the world and has a solid IP position in global markets, including the US, Canada and Europe. (January 11, 2012)

Applied Robotics, Inc. and Trafalgar S.P.A. Announce the Creation of Applied Robotics Europe
American automation company, Applied Robotics, Inc. and Italian company Trafalgar S.p.A. formed a joint venture to serve the European market with advanced robotic and automation solutions. (January 11, 2012)

The 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition Kicks off Today
2012 FIRST Robotics Competition kicked off today at Southern New Hampshire University. Founded in 1989 by Segway inventor Dean Kamen, it is focused on inspiring curiosity and creating interest in science, technology, engineering. (January 06, 2012)



Special Focus: Top Transactions
Top Transactions

All of the robotics industry’s top reported orders, sales, investments, mergers & acquisitions and financial events of 2012 now available in one downloadable doc!


Metron, Inc. Inks $7.3M Deal with DoD for Unmanned Sub Technology

Medrobotics Closes on $10M in Financing

Robotics’ Top Transactions 2012

Finally, UK Funds Big Boost in Robotics: $55M

Persimmon Technologies Closes Series B Funding with $5.8M
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