Chinese companies want innovation, and U.S. firms are looking for investors. Plus, self-driving campus shuttles will arrive sooner than cars, and Finland reaches an automotive robotics milestone.
Two upcoming robotics events you should consider attending
May and June offer two important trade shows and conferences for professional and personal service robotics: Innorobo, held in Paris May 24-26 and AUTOMATICA, held June 21-24 in Munich. THE TWO EVENTS: Innorobo, which began as a regional show in Lyon, France, has become a steady and growing conference and show focusing on service robotics,…
Students Flying Drones No Longer Need Section 333 Exemption
The FAA has changed its tune on students flying drones for educational purposes. FAA administrator Michael Huerta said schools and students will soon no longer need a Section 333 exemption or any other authorization prior to flying drones as part of their coursework.
WowWee Lumi Drone Designed for Indoor Gaming
WowWee is entering the toy drone space with the Lumi drone, a self-stabilizing quadcopter designed for indoor gaming.
5 Promising Robots for Kids with Autism
Robots are helping autistic children in ways humans can’t. Here are five social robots helping autistic children become more independent by improving their motor and social skills.
Leka Robot for Special Needs Kids Launches on Indiegogo
The Leka social robot is designed for children with autism, Down’s syndrome, or multiple disabilities. Leka provides sensory stimulation to help special needs children become more independent and improve their motor and social skills.
Water Crisis in America
Water, somewhat like matter and energy, is not really created or destroyed. We do not literally consume water, and then there is no more, we use water and it is directly or indirectly recycled. The notion that we are running out of water in the United States is a misconception. What is really happening is […]
April fundings, acquisitions and IPOs
April was a big month for investing in robotics – 19 companies were funded to the tune of $175 million vs. $46.4M in January, $18.6M in February and $59.9M in March. Four companies were acquired with 3 of the 4 reporting selling prices totaling $422 million. FUNDING FOR DRONES Zero Zero Robotics, a Beijing-based startup,…
40,000 see 20,000 students participate in FIRST Robotics Competition
More than 20,000 students from around the globe traveled to St. Louis to compete in the annual FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship. The 4-day event ended Saturday night in front of a crowd of more than 40,000. Approximately 78,500 students on 3,140 teams from 24 countries competed during the 2016 season. More…