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An Industry Proudly Comes of Age at Boston Event Business conclaves are always an excellent barometer of the state of the industry they’re focused on. And the Robotics Trends RoboBusiness Leadership Summit 2011, held last week in Boston, was no exception. Optimism reigned supreme throughout the two-day event, reflecting a view that the robotics industry was now back and stronger than ever, following months of slowed performance brought on by the recession. |
Robots Down on the Farm
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Posted on October 14 2011 by Alan S. Brown
A European program sees robot field workers as a way for speedier, more environmentally friendly crop tending and harvesting.
A European program sees robot field workers as a way for speedier, more environmentally friendly crop tending and harvesting.
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The Next Great Interface
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Posted on September 13 2011 by Barbara Donohue
Incorporating virtual images or other sensory data into a robotic control interface can enhance human-machine communication and control.
Incorporating virtual images or other sensory data into a robotic control interface can enhance human-machine communication and control.
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RIBA to the Rescue
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Posted on May 24 2011 by Tim Hornyak
Can a teddy-bearish robotic nurse care for millions of Japan’s elderly? (Photo: RIKEN RTC)
Can a teddy-bearish robotic nurse care for millions of Japan’s elderly? (Photo: RIKEN RTC)
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Video Reconnaissance in a Small, Throwable Package
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Posted on April 28 2011 by Martin Sinderman
ReconRobotics combines in-house design/engineering with off-the-shelf electronics to create small, easily deployed reconnaissance robots that provide situational awareness for tactical law enforcement and the U.S. military. The company is actively pursuing partnerships to add capabilities to its products.
ReconRobotics combines in-house design/engineering with off-the-shelf electronics to create small, easily deployed reconnaissance robots that provide situational awareness for tactical law enforcement and the U.S. military. The company is actively pursuing partnerships to add capabilities to its products.
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Intuitive Surgical’s Growth Hints at Future Profits in Medical Robotics
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Posted on April 28 2011 by Laura DiDio and the Editors of Robotics Trends
With a market cap at nearly $13 billion and cash reserves exceeding $1.6 billion, the company stands virtually alone among publicly traded stocks in the robotic-assisted surgery sector.
With a market cap at nearly $13 billion and cash reserves exceeding $1.6 billion, the company stands virtually alone among publicly traded stocks in the robotic-assisted surgery sector.
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Black-I Takes Aim at the Midsize UGV Market
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Posted on April 08 2011 by Martin Sinderman
Black-I Robotics uses in-house engineering, open source software, and off-the-shelf components to maximize performance and minimize repair costs of its unmanned ground vehicles, broadening its appeal in the market.
Black-I Robotics uses in-house engineering, open source software, and off-the-shelf components to maximize performance and minimize repair costs of its unmanned ground vehicles, broadening its appeal in the market.
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AnthroTronix Primed for Prosperity
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Posted on April 04 2011
in security and defense by James E. Gaskin
With new contracts signed for military product development and increasing demand for its educational products for developmentally challenged children, AnthroTronix is poised for continued growth.
With new contracts signed for military product development and increasing demand for its educational products for developmentally challenged children, AnthroTronix is poised for continued growth.
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Intuitive Automata’s Autom: The New Biggest Loser?
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Posted on March 25 2011
in service and healthcare by James E. Gaskin
Targeting the weight-loss industry, the company’s robotic coach is positioned to be the first of its kind.
Targeting the weight-loss industry, the company’s robotic coach is positioned to be the first of its kind.
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Alabama Opens Robotics Technology Park
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Posted on March 25 2011
in research and academics by Alan Radding
The new facility, brainchild of Governor Bob Riley and Calhoun Community College, is intended to help grow the already significant robotics manufacturing community within the state.
The new facility, brainchild of Governor Bob Riley and Calhoun Community College, is intended to help grow the already significant robotics manufacturing community within the state.
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5D Robotics Standardizing Control Interfaces for Robotics End Users
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Posted on March 15 2011
in design and development by Mikell Taylor
The company has leveraged military robotics research to develop behavioral control interfaces for both military and commercial robotics systems.
The company has leveraged military robotics research to develop behavioral control interfaces for both military and commercial robotics systems.
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