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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. |
LaserMotive Offers Novel UAV Power Solution 
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Posted on August 10 2010
in security & defense by Laura DiDio
The winner of NASA’s 2009 Power Beaming Challenge competition initially targets the UAV market, but sees many other commercial uses for laser power transfer.
The winner of NASA’s 2009 Power Beaming Challenge competition initially targets the UAV market, but sees many other commercial uses for laser power transfer.
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Aethon Automates Hospital Logistics
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Posted on July 20 2010
in service robotics by Mikell Taylor
With little direct competition and the backing of the Bosch Group, the automated developer of healthcare facility delivery systems looks to expand business.
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With little direct competition and the backing of the Bosch Group, the automated developer of healthcare facility delivery systems looks to expand business.
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Bossa Nova Innovates Its Way to Success
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Posted on July 20 2010
in personal and consumer robotics by Dan Kara
The company has leveraged work on the RHex research platform to develop the Penbo and Prime-8 robotic smart toys, positioning it to enter the personal robotics market.
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The company has leveraged work on the RHex research platform to develop the Penbo and Prime-8 robotic smart toys, positioning it to enter the personal robotics market.
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Microsoft’s Plan for Robotics Developer Studio
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Posted on July 15 2010
in service robotics by Mikell Taylor
With Robotics Developer Studio freely available to all, Microsoft hopes to build a developer community in a manner similar to the early days of the PC—developer by developer, and all using Microsoft tools.
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With Robotics Developer Studio freely available to all, Microsoft hopes to build a developer community in a manner similar to the early days of the PC—developer by developer, and all using Microsoft tools.
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AeroVironment’s Mixed Bag
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Posted on May 24 2010
in security & defense robotics by Dan Kara
The unmanned aerial systems developer misses Q3 revenue estimates and cuts FY2010 revenue projections. Yet long-term prospects, including a possible acquisition, remain strong.
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The unmanned aerial systems developer misses Q3 revenue estimates and cuts FY2010 revenue projections. Yet long-term prospects, including a possible acquisition, remain strong.
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Mint Does Floors
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Posted on May 19 2010
in personal & consumer robotics by Mikell Taylor
In keeping with current design and marketing trends in consumer robotics, Evolution Robotics eschews the label “robot” but leverages its core robotics technologies to produce Mint, a simple, capable floor cleaner.
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In keeping with current design and marketing trends in consumer robotics, Evolution Robotics eschews the label “robot” but leverages its core robotics technologies to produce Mint, a simple, capable floor cleaner.
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Reliable Touch Sensing Awaits Robotics ‘Killer App’
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Posted on May 17 2010
in service robotics by Mikell Taylor
Pressure Profile Systems’ flexible capacitive touch sensor technology enables safe, human-robot interaction. Unfortunately, a sizable commercial market for such a capability is lacking at this time.
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Pressure Profile Systems’ flexible capacitive touch sensor technology enables safe, human-robot interaction. Unfortunately, a sizable commercial market for such a capability is lacking at this time.
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Implications of AAI’s UAS Fee-for-Service Announcement
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Posted on April 14 2010
in security & defense robotics by Dan Kara
The company’s move to expand its leasing efforts is appealing for both military and civilian UAS operations, and highlights the current trend and future expectations.
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The company’s move to expand its leasing efforts is appealing for both military and civilian UAS operations, and highlights the current trend and future expectations.
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For Boston Engineering, Robotics Deeds Speak Louder Than Words
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Posted on April 14 2010
in service robotics by Dan Kara
The contract engineering firm leverages wide-ranging services and product development expertise to successfully expand into the robotics market.
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The contract engineering firm leverages wide-ranging services and product development expertise to successfully expand into the robotics market.
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AnyBots Seeks to Monetize Remote-Controlled Mobile Telepresence
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Posted on March 31 2010
in service robotics by James E. Gaskin
The AnyBots QA mobile telepresence robot acts as an “avatar” that interacts with individuals in distant locations. Yet the system is still a technology in search of an application.
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The AnyBots QA mobile telepresence robot acts as an “avatar” that interacts with individuals in distant locations. Yet the system is still a technology in search of an application.
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