Diving into ABB’s Discrete Automation Division
Adept Technology Receives $1.1M Order from China’s…
DoD Places $27.3M Robot Order
In-depth Analysis
Reality Imitating Art…Robot Style!
Movies tend to give people wrong ideas about real-world robots. They certainly give people the impression that things are possible that aren't yet possible. Yet, that this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Movies and literature should show us the way, rather than talking about what already exists.
(February 27, 2012)
Analyst Outlook
Fast, Brainy Robots and a Fistful of Patents
The Pleasanton, CA-based Adept, provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile products and services, has a number of strong cards to play for 2012: the fastest robots, for one; then the truly brainy concept of putting the intelligence “inside” the robot, thereby reducing the footprint of the robot/manipulator/controller system; and now the announcement at MODEX 2012 in Atlanta about their new line of “easily operated” robots. As Rush LaSelle, vice president and general manager of mobile robots, enthuses, “This product solves an array of material handling challenges in a manner permitting deployment and operation by non-technical personnel."
(February 20, 2012)
Analyst Outlook
MAKO Skirts Adverse Scrutiny
MAKO Surgical Corp., a medical device company, markets its advanced robotic arm solution and orthopedic implants for orthopedic procedures in the United States and internationally. MAKOplasty, introduced in 2011, is MAKO's patented RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System, which is designed to support a surgeon's ability to more accurately align and position a hip implant.
(February 20, 2012)
Analyst Outlook
Up the Down Elevator for iRobot
After its dramatic stock plunge, why are analysts recommending it as a buy? For one thing, iRobot has no debt and a Price-Earnings Ratio of 16 due to the 21 percent decrease in its stock price.
(February 20, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
Robots Among Us
Consumer Robotics Knocking at the Front Door
(February 18, 2012)
Analyst Outlook
Adept Adapted For Advancement
Adept Technology (ADEP) rose on higher than usual volume Thursday. After release of earnings, revenues for the company were 14.2% higher than the same quarter last year.
(February 17, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
Medical Robots and “Star Trek” Remote Sensing Technology
Scanadu has a modest goal: It wants to create a tricorder!
(February 15, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
Prototyping Robots with 3D Printers
Roboticists are turning towards 3D printers for their prototyping needs. But are 3D printers ready for large-scale robot production?
(February 15, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
3D Sensing: Kinect-ing Robots to Their Environment
Microsoft's newest hardware, designed to change the state of the art of gaming and media, could also revolutionize another industry: robotics.
(February 15, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
Robotics Tackles Neurosurgery
Notwithstanding, with government approval taking three to five years, if not longer, getting a medical robot to market remains a challenge. Succeeding in the market once you get there is yet another matter. Medical robots remain extremely big investments for hospitals, with prices of $1 million to $2 million not uncommon for advanced systems.
(February 14, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
Robots and Human Attachment
"People respond to things that they have a mental model of and the easiest way to do that is to anthropomorphosize the robot."
(February 14, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
How to Build a High-Profile Advisory Board
When advisers buy into a company’s mission they help enhance its prestige. One of the most important ways you can attract talent to your company's advisory board is by having a compelling robotics project.
(February 10, 2012)
Research Report
Mining the Seafloor with Robots
Gold, rare earth elements, and other sea riches could sustain humanity for centuries, while providing enormous opportunities for robotics developers.
(February 01, 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)
In-depth Analysis
Top 10 Robotics Trends of 2011
The past 12 months have been outstanding for our industry, Here's a look back at why 2011 was the 'Year of the Robot'
(December 30, 2011)
Robots and the Law
First Contact: A Primer on Robots, the Law and Humans
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