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Latest Transportation News
Google Car: Data Hog at Speeds Topping 2700GB per Hour
Google dropped an interesting snippet of information. In order to intelligently make decisions, its self-driving cars gather some 750MB of sensor data every second. (May 03, 2013)

An American in Genoa: RoboBusiness Europe 2013
Everyone yearns for a new Europe where a breakout of high-tech innovation might deliver great products for commercialization that, in turn, might reinvigorate the local job scene and better society. (April 10, 2013)

Boeing, Airbus & the Military Seek Fast, Skillful Robots to Build Out Fleets
With increased demand, aircraft manufacturers are investing in new technologies, which is a very positive thing for robotics companies. (March 28, 2013)

NMSU, Aerovironment Make Recommendations Regarding UAS Nighttime Operations
Study strongly suggests that UAS may operate more safely at night than even during the day. (March 25, 2013)

Hitachi Unveils “Auto for One”: The ROPITS
This tiny car can bring one passenger from point A to B without even lifting a finger. (March 15, 2013)

Continental and BMW Further Europe’s Future with Robotic Cars
Continental and BMW developing robotic cars and testing infrastructure requirements in Europe. (March 08, 2013)

Visions of Robot Cars Drive Toyota and Nissan into Silicon Valley
Regulatory, legal and technological hurdles might mean self-driving cars won’t be feasible until about 2020. (February 22, 2013)

Robotics Business Review’s RBR50 List for 2013 Announced
The final votes are in! The top 50 robotics companies announced for 2013. (February 11, 2013)

In-depth Analysis
Agribot Technologies are Rapidly Advancing
If robotics companies prove that their equipment can provide extra reliability in the midst of agriculture's inherent uncertainty, then farmers' fear of new technology can be overcome. (November 19, 2012)

Clearpath Robotics Receives Federal Funds for Next Gen Navigational Brain
Clearpath Robotics and Miovision Technologies received over $300,000 in federal funding. (November 15, 2012)

3D Robotics Attracts $5M in Funding Since CEO’s Wired Resignation
3D Robotics is experiencing positive changes as today the company announced it has raised an additional $5 million in venture funding to expand its business. (November 07, 2012)

Submit Your Robot Idea for the International Robotdalen Innovation Award
The Robotdalen Innovation Award is aimed towards researchers, inventors and entrepreneurs with commercially valid robotics solutions. (November 05, 2012)

The Robot Operating System Initiative Reinvigorates Robotic Manufacturing and Research
More and more leaders in industrial robotics are being connected to IROS through the research community. ROS supporters believe that the open source movement is the best path towards accelerating the development of the robotics industry. (November 02, 2012)

The Funding Challenges Facing Robotics Startups
Investment panel examines how to build a successful robotics business from both investors and entrepreneurs at RoboBusiness 2012 (November 02, 2012)

Tips For The New Robotics Investor
John Edwards interviews leaders in the investment community for tips on what to consider befor before investing in robotics. (October 24, 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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