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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. |
KumoTek: Small Company Looms Large
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Posted Mar 10, 2011; Article type: Industry analysis
Increasing revenues and diverse product offerings—from dinosaurs to humanoid and service robots—position KumoTek for growth.
Increasing revenues and diverse product offerings—from dinosaurs to humanoid and service robots—position KumoTek for growth.
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Piasecki Aircraft/CMU Team on Autonomous Helicopter Navigation and Sensor System 
Posted Feb 3, 2011; Article type: Industry update
A recently demonstrated navigation/sensor system supporting autonomous operations of vertical-lift vehicles at low altitudes holds promise for both military and civilian applications.
A recently demonstrated navigation/sensor system supporting autonomous operations of vertical-lift vehicles at low altitudes holds promise for both military and civilian applications.
Autonomous Glider Technology Advances Steadily
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Posted Jan 27, 2011; Article type: Industry analysis
Three Massachusetts-based firms lead in the development of pricy, yet critical, underwater robotics technology.
Three Massachusetts-based firms lead in the development of pricy, yet critical, underwater robotics technology.
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Robosoft Targets Robotic Assistance in the Home
Posted Jul 30, 2010; Article type: Industry update
The new Kompai humanoid robot takes a practical approach to providing functional but lower-cost aid to dependent seniors and others.
The new Kompai humanoid robot takes a practical approach to providing functional but lower-cost aid to dependent seniors and others.
Aethon Automates Hospital Logistics
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Posted Jul 20, 2010; Article type: Industry analysis
With little direct competition and the backing of the Bosch Group, the automated developer of healthcare facility delivery systems looks to expand business.
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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Microsoft’s Plan for Robotics Developer Studio
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Posted Jul 15, 2010; Article type: Industry analysis
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.
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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Reliable Touch Sensing Awaits Robotics ‘Killer App’
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Posted May 17, 2010; Article type: Industry analysis
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.
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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Astrobotic’s Bid for the Moon
Posted May 14, 2010; Article type: Industry update
The business plans for this commercial robotic services company are formalized and not contingent on winning Google’s Lunar X Prize.
The business plans for this commercial robotic services company are formalized and not contingent on winning Google’s Lunar X Prize.
Hansen Medical
Article type: Business Brief
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Titan Medical
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Wind River
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For Boston Engineering, Robotics Deeds Speak Louder Than Words
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Posted Apr 14, 2010; Article type: Industry analysis
The contract engineering firm leverages wide-ranging services and product development expertise to successfully expand into the robotics market.
The contract engineering firm leverages wide-ranging services and product development expertise to successfully expand into the robotics market.
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Aethon, Inc.
Article type: Business Brief
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AnyBots Seeks to Monetize Remote-Controlled Mobile Telepresence
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Posted Mar 31, 2010; Article type: Industry analysis
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.
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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A Leaner CoroWare Is Bullish on 2010
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Posted Mar 29, 2010; Article type: Industry analysis
Emerging from a period of strategic realignment, CoroWare Technologies focuses on robotics, telepresence, and business solutions to drive growth.
Emerging from a period of strategic realignment, CoroWare Technologies focuses on robotics, telepresence, and business solutions to drive growth.
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Titan Medical
Article type: Business Brief
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Schilling Robotics
Article type: Business Brief
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CoroWare Technologies
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Myomo Inc
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Tibion Corporation
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Hallin Marine Robotics Group Aimed at Nuclear Power Plants
Posted May 21, 2009; Article type: Industry update
Hallin Marine is expanding on its success assisting with the decommissioning of the notorious Sellafield nuclear plant in the U.K. by seeking more decommissioning work for its robotics group.
Hallin Marine is expanding on its success assisting with the decommissioning of the notorious Sellafield nuclear plant in the U.K. by seeking more decommissioning work for its robotics group.
FMC Buys Schilling for Robot Probes of Underwater Equipment
Posted Apr 13, 2009; Article type: Industry update
FMC Technologies, which makes fluid-control and construction systems for the oil industry, has bought 45 percent of Schilling Robotics, largely for Schilling’s developments in remote manipulators and remote-operated inspection and repair vehicles.
FMC Technologies, which makes fluid-control and construction systems for the oil industry, has bought 45 percent of Schilling Robotics, largely for Schilling’s developments in remote manipulators and remote-operated inspection and repair vehicles.
Group Hopes Training Future Workers Will Expand Local Robotics Industry
Posted Apr 13, 2009; Article type: Industry update
A consortium of universities, community colleges and regional companies is extending robotics training further down the educational ladder, hoping to build sophisticated workforce needed for high-technology businesses.
A consortium of universities, community colleges and regional companies is extending robotics training further down the educational ladder, hoping to build sophisticated workforce needed for high-technology businesses.
