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Big Bots Meet Big Ag: Who Will Fill the Void in Agrobotics?
How close are we to autonomous farming? Jim Nash takes a look at the companies ahead of the curve. (May 03, 2013)

MAKO Takes Stanmore Implants Out of Robotics Market
MAKO settles to save cash on patent infringement case (April 15, 2013)

Robots Enter Brave New World of Logistics Automation
When it comes to the longevity of humans handling materials in warehouses and distribution centers (DCs), there’s mixed reaction. (March 21, 2013)

Research that Matters: EU Robotics Aims for the Marketplace
There are now well-functioning networks of European robotics researchers which started with our funding, there is an established European Technology Platform with mainly industrial participants. (February 22, 2013)

Mercadona Adopts Robot Picking System
The scope of supply includes order-picking robots for fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as for meat products. (February 15, 2013)

ROV Sales to Global Oil & Gas Worth $2.5B in 2013
The ROV will likely be one of the key enabling factors in energy production for many years. (February 14, 2013)

Bolt Technologies: 57% Decrease in Underwater Robotics
2Q down 13% to $1,701,000 compared to last year, primarily due to the lower sales at our underwater robotics business. (January 25, 2013)

3D Systems Set to Acquire Geomagic
3D Systems Set to Acquire Geomagic (January 09, 2013)

New Kyodo LawnBott Mower for 2013
LawnBott is a line of robotic mowers that can maintain yards from 5,000 sq. ft. to well over an acre. (January 03, 2013)

ReconRobotics Announces Sales Up 50%+ for 2012
Military and counterterror teams recognizing unique reconnaissance capabilities (December 28, 2012)

Automation Systems More Flexible with Robots in the Mix
Different robots from a mix of different manufacturers can easily be added to the system. (December 25, 2012)

In-depth Analysis
Robots in Food Packaging: the 90% Solution
Robots are constantly evolving and improving for use in the food and beverage packaging sector. (December 22, 2012)

Are Foxconn’s Robots Coming to America?
Manufacturing we take back to the U.S. needs to leverage high-value engineering talent. (December 20, 2012)

Medrobotics Completes $33.6M in Series D Financing
The company's Flex Robotic System is designed for operating on the throat and voice box (December 20, 2012)

Parker Hannifin Licenses Vanderbilt Exoskeleton
The Parker exoskeleton is closer to a Segway Scooter, controlled by the user's body motion. (December 14, 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!


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

Medrobotics Completes $33.6M in Series D Financing
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