Robotics

Underwater Laser Sensing/Robotics Technology: Armed Forces News

US scientists are developing hi-tech military technology designed to be able to act as an underwater radar, in essence, and detect things like mines. The scientists are working within Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute's Ocean Visibility and Optics Laboratory - sited at Florida Atlantic University - and their technology could surpass existing technologies' abilities to quickly establish and transmit data relating to potential seaborne threats.

Robotic jaws give dentists something to chew on

In news that might be a little worrying when coupled with our recent story of the flesh-eating robotic clock, UK researchers have developed a Chewing Robot. Thankfully the uses for the Chewing Robot are more benign - it has been developed to study the wear and tear on dental elements, such as fillings, crowns and bridges. By reproducing the motion and forces sustained by teeth within a human mouth, the robot has the potential to dramatically improve the process of developing and testing new dental materials.

Robotic "Obama" debuts at Disney

WASHINGTON, July 3 (Xinhua) -- A robotic version of U.S. President Barack Obama debuted at an event Friday at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Robots Save Lives on July 4 and Year Round

What do robots have to do with America’s Independence Day? In Chicago, a bomb disposal robot handles illegal fireworks and keeps people safe. Full story at Robots in America.

Robotic Obama joins Disney cast

ORLANDO, Florida (CNN) -- He looks like President Barack Obama, speaks like him, and even gestures like him, but he is not exactly the president of the United States.

Leoni Buys American Robotics Specialist Valentine Robotics

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Disney adds robotic Obama to attraction

ORLANDO, Florida (CNN) -- He looks like President Barack Obama, speaks like him, and even gestures like him, but he is not exactly the president of the United States.

Richard Gomez explains his surprise appearance in Wowowee

"Tumawag ako sa kanya. Sabi niya, sige raw, dumaan na ako. Siya lang ang dadalawin ko, pero tinawag na niya ako sa harap ng kamera. Pinaalam pa niya. Ako pa? Wala namang problem doon. Hindi pinlano. Wala akong dinalaw na ABS-CBN executives. Si Willie lang talaga. Puro text lang kami, hindi naman kami nagkikita. Nagkasakit siya. I just wanted to see him kung okey siya," says Richard Gomez about his surprise appearance in Wowowee.

Industrial robotics move by Leoni of Germany

Leoni has acquired US-based Valentine Robotics as part of the German automotive cabling specialist's moves into the industrial robotics market in the US.

Disaster Setting At The RoboCup 2009: Flight And Rescue Robots Demonstrated Their Abilities

Modern robotics can help where it is too dangerous for humans to venture. Search and rescue robots (S&R robots) have meanwhile become so sophisticated that they have already carried out their first missions in disasters. And for this reason rescue robots will be given a special place at the RoboCup 2009 – the robotics world championships in Graz.

Mass. clinic using robot to treat patients

BEVERLY, Mass., July 3 (UPI) -- Doctors at a Massachusetts Hospital are using New England's only medical robot to help diagnosis and treat patients at a hospital miles away from their offices.

Energy Express: Curby the robot visits Coal City Elementary participants

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MULTI-AXIS ROBOT DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THE HARSHEST ENVIRONMENTS

FANUC Robotics America Inc. offers its M-710iC/50 SE FoundryPRO robot designed for super harsh environments. The M-710iC/50 SE FoundryPRO robot is IP67 protected for operation in the harshest environments. The entire robot is coated with a special epoxy, and the wrist has protective covers to withstand high-pressure washing. In addition, the base of the robot purges air to avoid vapor entrance.

ROBOTIC TOOLING MADE WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIALS, HIGH COMPATIBILITY

SAS< Automation designs and manufactures, in the USA, robotic End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) components using the highest quality materials. For the past twelve years, they have proudly pioneered many “industry-firsts” including: on-site service, e-commerce shopping, and of course tools that uniquely are compatible with all robots and any part. In addition to those milestones, they have found their GRF’s …to last a million cycles.

THE ULTIMATE LEAN ROBOT FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

ABB Robotics offers the fastest, most accurate, low-weight, medium-size robot ever developed for general industrial applications. The IRB 4600 features twice the working range, half the weight and a 25 percent better cycle time than comparable competitive models and the renowned ABB IRB 4400 model that it succeeds.

Applied Robotics Announces New Distributor

Applied Robotics Inc. (Glenville, NY) announced it has added Buenos Aires Technology (BAT) as a new distributor. Buenos Aires Technology is an exclusive distributor of Adept robots in Argentina and other parts of South America. BAT works extensively with the material handling, packaging and food processing industries. The partnership will extend Applied Robotics’ global reach into Argentina. Buenos Aires Technology provides automotive as well as general industry knowledge of the Argentinean marketplace as well as offering on site support to its customers.

Robots kick the ball for RoboCup 2009

MUNICH, Germany — In Graz (Austria), the RoboCup 2009 robot soccer championship has started. From July 1 to July 5, robot teams from around the world compete for the cup.

Return of the robots

With the success of the first “Transformers� movie in 2007 and the hype surrounding its sequel, one would be justified in assuming that a third film is in the works—especially since Paramount has already made an announcement to that effect. So it was surprising to see director Michael Bay seem a bit taken aback when that very topic came up at a recent press conference. “I’ll tell you how 3 will go,â€� he responded, pointing to “Transformers� star Shia LaBeouf. “We open in his bedroom… He’s dead.â€�

VIDEO: Rat-like robot revolutionizes rescue missions

Scientists at Bristol Robotics Lab and the University of Sheffield have developed a SCRATCHbot, a ratlike robot that relies on its sensory whiskers to survey an area. This new technology is expected to revolutionize rescue missions, the Daily Mail reports.

Cop warns against 'robots'

Inspector of Police Wilbert Affleck has cautioned parents against patronising the operators of unlicensed taxicabs, echoing previous security concerns voiced by road and law-enforcement officials.

Rat-like Robot to Aid Disaster Response

A British research team is developing a rat-like robot that may one day help first responders search and rescue victims of man-made and natural disasters, reports

Robot rescue 'rat' feels its way through rubble

A new robot with artificial whiskers could one day be used to locate survivors of natural disasters, or people trapped in burning buildings.

Leoni Buys American Robotics Specialist Valentine Robotics

NUREMBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leoni, the leading provider of cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, has taken over the US company Valentine Robotics in full effective 1 July 2009. With its acquisition of this robotics specialist, Leoni is further expanding its portfolio in the field of innovative, integrated system solutions with a high proportion of engineering and services for industrial robots as well as its position in the North American market.

Leoni Buys American Robotics Specialist Valentine Robotics

Expansion of systems expertise for industrial robot applications NUREMBERG, Germany--(Business Wire)-- Leoni, the leading provider of cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, has taken over the US company Valentine Robotics in full effective 1 July 2009. With its acquisition of this robotics specialist, Leoni is further expanding its portfolio in the field of innovative, integrated system solutions with a high proportion of engineering and services for industrial robots as well as its position in the North American market. Valentine Robotics, based in Sterling Heights near Detroit, Michigan, USA, operates in a high growth niche market with its specialisation in programming and commissioning of industrial robots, turn-key solutions for example for image processing and measuring systems as well as related application tra

Robots vs Dinosaurs: 'Ice Age' opens to record numbers but box office battle looms over weekend

LOS ANGELES • "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" grossed a cool $13.8 million in North American theaters on Wednesday, marking Hollywood's biggest mid-week opening for an animated film.