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FAA Eases Drone Restrictions in Washington, DC
The FAA will allow drones to operate between a 15- to 30-mile radius outside of Washington, DC, but anything within that 15-mile radius is still off limits.
Americans Not Ready for Self-Driving Cars, Poll Finds
Is it OK to be drunk while riding in a self-driving car? A new poll overwhelmingly says no.
DENSO I/O command-slave function allows PLC or PAC control
DENSO Robotics announced that its latest RC8 robot controller features a built-in I/O command-slave function that allows DENSO robots to be controlled directly by Rockwell and Omron PLCs or PACs. Beta testing for Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs and PACs is in progress. “Ease of use has always one of our chief considerations,” said Peter Cavallo, […]
New industrial 8-port gigabit managed switches
Antaira Technologies is proud to announce its expansion in the industrial networking infrastructure family with the LMX-0804G-SFP series. Antaira’s new industrial gigabit managed Ethernet switch line (LMX-0804G-SFP series) has been designed to fulfill applications in harsh or outdoor environments. Some applications where the LMX-0804G-SFP switch works well includes: power/utility, solar grids, windmills, mining infrastructures, factory/process […]
Mitsubishi Electric Automation launches integrated control platform
Responding to industry demand for integrated machine and plant control, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announces the introduction of the iQ-R Series which incorporates sequence, motion, safety, process, and C language control into one platform. The iQ-R Series control platform is designed for applications requiring integrated motion and safety control, tight synchronization between various processes and […]
iRobot announces sale of Defense & Security business to Arlington Capital Partners
iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), well known for its Roomba automated home vacuum cleaners, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Defense and Security business to Arlington Capital Partners (ACP) for up to $45 million in total consideration, including a contingent payment based on achieving certain milestones. This transaction enables iRobot to […]
No Drone Violations During Super Bowl 50
The Federal Aviation Administration said there were four airspace violations during Super Bowl 50, but none of the incidents involved drones.
Drone Registration Surpasses Manned Aircraft
More than 325,000 people in the United States have registered drones, according to the FAA, compared to the 320,000 registered manned aircraft.
Advantech launches a new powerful touch panel computer
Advantech’s Industrial Automation Group is pleased to announce the new 12” TPC-1282T touch panel computer with an Intel 5th Generation Core i3 processor and iDoor technology. The TPC-1282T is the first to use Intel’s 5th Generation Core i3 processor which provides an additional 15% increase in speed vs. 4th generation and also refreshes graphic images […]
Buddy gets a push into China
Alpha Smart Technologies, a newly launched $304 million initiative aimed at developing and marketing a range of smart devices and robots, has partnered with Blue Frog Robotics and their Buddy robot, and Turing Robot and their AI robot operating system. Buddy is the cute little robot from French startup Blue Frog Robotics. Turing Robot is…
5 mythical robots and real versions to love on National Love Your Robot Day
February 7th is National Love Your Robot Day. Originally established 16 years ago by musician Victor Lams as a joke with a friend (and inspired by the original Star Wars trilogy and The Black Hole), today Love Your Robot Day still continues … even recognized by public school systems and the New York Public Library. So to celebrate, we robotictips.com editors pay homage to our favorite […]
Consumer Electric Car
The competition to bring a mass produced electric car to the market is really heating up. There is an underlying assumption that, like flat screen TVs, this thing is going to happen. Like seeing flat screens in science fiction movies, electric cars have been part of the cultural consciousness for more than 35 years, since […]
Robot golfer hits hole-in-one
At the Phoenix Open PGA Golf Tournament held February 4-7 in Scottsdale, AZ, Golf Laboratories, a San Diego, CA independent golf testing facility for clubs, shafts and ball testing, brought a robot to the tee-off spot and promptly hit a hole-in-one. In the video below, Golf Laboratories worked with Rory McIlroy, a European golf champion, and Geoff Norcott,…
AI Picks Carolina Panthers to Win Super Bowl 50
Microsoft Cortana and an AI simulation from EA Sports Madden NFL 16 predict the Carolina Panthers to beat the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50.
Rank the Best Super Bowl Robot Commercials
We look at the most memorable Super Bowl robot commercials of all time.
3D Printing Plays Major Role in Super Bowl 50
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis will wear a 3D-printed brace during Super Bowl 50 to protect his broken right forearm.
Watch: LDRIC Robot Golfer Hits Hole-in-One
The Launch Directional Robot Intelligent Circuitry robot golfer pays homage to Tiger Woods at TPC Scottsdale.
3 Reasons Google Self-Driving Cars Are Heading to Washington
Google self-driving car testing is coming to Kirkland, Washington thanks to the city’s rainy weather, friendly laws, and longstanding relationship with Google.
The 6 funniest robot fails
The robots are coming! They’re in our offices, in our homes, and becoming more prevalent every day. They’re also becoming more slick and amazing … most of the time. Here’s a look at some of the less impressive robotic advancements. Someday, we’ll all be chuckling about this with our robotic overlords, trust me. [Click on […]
Meet the 6 Finalists of the Drones for Good Award
Meet the six finalists of the UAE Drones for Good Award and vote for who will win.
Compact uninterruptible power supply
Phoenix Contact introduces the UNO-UPS, a compact 24 V DC uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The UNO-UPS provides standby power in the event of an AC mains power loss. The cost-effective UNO-UPS is suitable for use with compact controllers, PLCs, HMIs, and other low-power devices. The UNO-UPS includes an integrated 0.8 Ah, absorbed glass mat lead-acid […]