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Robotic med device start-up Medineering Series A led by Brainlab
German robotic surgical start-up Medineering said today it closed a Series A funding round led by its new strategic partner Brainlab. Through the partnership, Brainlab will aid Medineering as it works towards becoming a surgical robotic manufacturer, the companies said. Funds from the round support the commercialization of Medineering’s 1st robot, designed for endo and…
BEI Kimco meets robotics application requirements with high-torque-density frameless motors
BEI Kimco, a brand of Sensata Technologies, is developing new motor designs to meet the torque loads and size requirements in the rapidly growing robotics industry. The company recently met demanding brushless DC (BLDC) motor needs for use in a multi-axis assembly robot for semiconductor and other light manufacturing applications. Key to the robot’s design […]
Top 10 Robotics Startups Seen at CES 2017’s Eureka Park
The most promising mobile and humanoid robots from this year’s crop offer more utility, consumer engagement.
21 research reports forecast double-digit growth for robotics
After reading all the press releases for this batch of 21 research reports, one can see that although they vary widely in their forecasts they almost all agree that the robotics market is expected to grow at a double digit pace through 2022. Healthcare: Global medical robotics market, December 2016, 156 pages, ReportsandReports, $2,200 Rising adoption of medical…
Driverless Car runs afoul of the Law
Among the many rights that are reserved to the States of the United States is the right to license motor vehicles for operation on public roadways. Last week these rights came into conflict with Uber’s driverless vehicle testing program in San Francisco. In particular there are safety concerns for the citizenry of any state where […]
Jibo, Ling Bringing Social Robot to China
Jibo has partnered with Ling Technology to bring a localized version of the social robot to China in 2017. Jibo will supply the hardware and Ling will handle the software to ensure the robot aligns with Chinese culture.
Globus Medical wins CE Mark for Excelsius GPS robotic guidance device
Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) said today that it won CE Mark approval in the European Union for the Excelsius GPS robotic guidance device it acquired 3 years ago. Audubon, Pa.-based Globus said the Excelsius GPS system is for use in both minimally invasive and open procedures for orthopedics and neurosurgery, including procedures for the spine, long bones…
Terumo, Xenex ink Japanese distro deal for LightStrike room disinfection robot
Terumo Corp. (TYO:4543) said today it inked a Japanese distribution deal with Xenex to distribute its Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots in the region. The LightStrike device is designed to use pulsed xenon ultraviolet room disinfection technology to remove pathogens such as C. diff, staphylococcus aureus and carbapenem-resistent Enterobacteriaceae, Terumo said. The Xenex LightStrike device has also been…
Mazor Robotics gains on Street-beating Q4 outlook
Mazor Robotics (NSDQ:MZOR) said today that it expects its 4th-quarter revenues to top expectations on Wall Street, sending share prices up in mid-day trading. The Caesarea, Israel-based robot-assisted surgery company said it expects to post sales of $14 million for the 3 months ended Dec. 31, 2016, ahead of the $12.9 million forecast on The Street,…
Line scan cameras feature industry’s highest optical resolution
Chromasens GmbH, a leading manufacturer of line-scan camera systems for 2D and 3D machine vision applications, has introduced the latest generation of its 3DPIXA stereo line-scan color cameras, the 3DPIXA HR (High Resolution), now offering more speed and the industry’s highest optical resolution. “Unprecedented imaging prowess, combined with ultra-fast stereo algorithms empower a single 3DPIXA HR to […]
Sofar puts another $5m into TransEnterix
TransEnterix (NYSE:TRXC) said today that Italy’s Sofar SpA agreed to buy a $5 million stake in lieu of a $10 million milestone payment as the duo amended the $100 million deal for Sofar’s Telelap ALF-X robot-assisted surgery device – now known as Senhance. In September 2015, TransEnterix bought the Senhance technology for $25 million up front and about 15.5…
Top 5 Robotics and AI Trends for Businesses to Look for at CES 2017
This week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is a place to see many cool gadgets, but businesses should also pay attention to emerging robotics and AI trends at the show.
Have $30,000? MoRo the Robot Assistant Can Help Around Your House
Ewaybot Technology’s MoRo robot assistant can grasp and handle objects around your home to help simplify your life. However, it costs $30,000 so it’ll likely start as a robot for academic research.
Toyota Research Institute: Fully Autonomous Cars “Not Even Close”
Gill Pratt, CEO of the Toyota Research Institute, said the industry is “not even close” launching fully autonomous Level 5 cars. He added that it “will take decades to have a significant portion of US cars operate at Level 4 autonomy or higher.”
Over $19 billion paid to acquire 50 robotics companies in 2016
2016 was a banner year for acquisitions of companies involved in robotics and automation: 50 sold; 11 for amounts over $500 million; five were over a billion. 30 of the 50 companies disclosed transaction amounts which totaled up to a colossal $18.867 billion! UPDATED 1-31-17: Our December story about the acquisition of Liquid Robotics by Boeing didn’t have any financial details but a flurry…
LG Bets Big on Robots at CES
LG made it clear at CES 2017 that it’s all in on robotics. The company introduced the Hub Robot, two robots for airports, a robot lawnmower and more.
Lego Boost Robotics Kit Teaches Kids How to Code
At CES 2017 Lego introduced a new brand of robotics kits called Lego Boost. Lego Boost is not replacing the popular Lego Mindstorms robotics kits. Boost is aimed at introducing younger kids to the basics of programming.
Best Robots at CES Unveiled 2017
AI, drones and robots made some noise at CES Unveiled 2017 in Las Vegas.
Elmo Coding Robot Introduces Kids to STEM
WowWee Robotics and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, are co-developing the Elmoji Coding Robot. Designed for children three years and older, Elmoji teaches children basic programming skills using the “language” of visual emojis.
PowerRay FishFinder Robot Uses 4K, VR to Finally Make Fishing Fun
Designed for freshwater, saltwater or ice fishing, the PowerRay underwater robot can dive 98 feet underwater and help you find fish with its integrated 4K camera. PowerRay also works with VR goggles that respond to head tilting.
Jibo Lookalike Eywa E1 Launching at CES
Shenzhen, China-based Avatar Controls, a maker of smart home products, is launching its Eywa E1 Smart Home Security Robot at CES 2017, and it has a striking resemblance to Jibo.