http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/ Robotics Industry News and eMagazine - Recent News Items http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/aeryon-labs-new-skyranger-adds-endurance-advanced-optics/21805SkyRanger is ideally suited for both land and maritime military use Thu, 23 May 2013 23:16:17 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/the-2013-wro-uae-national-robotics-challenge-is-now-open-announces-adec/21804The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) has organized the 2013 World Robot Olympiad (WRO), which is expected to attract 1,200 public and private school students from across the UAE. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:13:42 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/grishin-robotics-invests-500000-in-swivl-to-expand-the-reach-of-robotic-video-solutions/21803Investment from robotics fund to support new products and online services from makers of the award winning personal cameraman robotic video device, Swivl. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:10:58 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/first-robotics-teams-sponsored-by-patti-engineering-impress-in-st-louis-/21802Patti Engineering supported six teams in 2013 competition, one of which earned second place overall. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:09:23 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/stäubli-announces-technology-days-open-house/21801Stäubli's complete staff of technology experts will be available to answer questions and help attendees make the most of the experience. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:07:21 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/radioshack-expands-partnership-with-maker-media-reveals-dozens-of-new-do-it-yourself-products/21800DIY Expansion Includes New Cobranded Products with Maker Media Thu, 23 May 2013 23:04:20 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/abb-robotics-technology-day-2013-draws-over-1000-to-auburn-hills-to-learn-about-new-and-evolving-technologies-/21799 ABB Robotics Technology Day 2013Value Providers and current and potential customers experience 40 live demos and 45 seminars from ABB and affiliated Technology Providers Thu, 23 May 2013 23:01:32 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/qupiron-technology-and-birdbrain-technologies-announce-that-their-hummingbird-robotics-kit-stimulates-student-interest-in-robotics-education-using-art-and-creativity/21798The Hummingbird kit empowers kids to be innovative, imaginative and creative while making a unique signature robot of their own. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:58:22 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/interlink-electronics-range-of-innovative-human-machine-interface-solutions-ideal-for-the-rugged-devices-market/21797Range of products provide significant added value to customers in the HMI market. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:55:31 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/geckosystems-an-ai-mobile-robot-co-signs-5m-joint-venture-contract/21796The initial $750,000 transaction significantly impacts GeckoSystems' fiscal status. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:50:22 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/bitmicroreg-introduces-ace-drive-i-series-sata-ssds-for-industrial-applications/21795New Product Line Expands BiTMICRO's Offering of Rugged Solid State Drives Thu, 23 May 2013 22:39:23 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/lenze-americas--fast-engineering-tool-simplifies-modular-machine-programming/21794Application template and field-proven software modules create 80 percent of machine software-so machine builders can focus on value-added features and bring machines to market faster Thu, 23 May 2013 22:04:31 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/jabez-technologies-has-just-released-robotmaster-v6-/21793Jabez Technologies has just released Robotmaster V6 providing a unique integration of user control, speed and flexibility to Robotmaster's renowned automation and optimization tools. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:02:43 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/23/robotiq-expands-the-adaptive-grippers-line-with-our-largest-and-strongest-robot-gripper-so-far/21792Robotiq unveils the 2-Finger Adaptive Robot Gripper - 200 - a flexible electric gripper with 200 mm of stroke and expanded capabilities to reduce tooling costs, eliminate changeovers, and maximize ROI. Use one off-the-shelf robot gripper to handle all your large parts through 3 gripping modes Thu, 23 May 2013 11:54:45 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/22/study-results-help-develop-robots-capable-of-working-in-confined-spaces/21791Future teams of subterranean search and rescue robots may owe their success to the lowly fire ant, a much-despised insect whose painful bites and extensive networks of underground tunnels are all-too-familiar to people living in the southern United States. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:56:18 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/22/kit-researchers-and-disney-research-demonstrate-natural-human-to-robot-handoff-motion/21790A humanoid robot can receive an object handed to it by a person with something approaching natural, human-like motion thanks to a new method developed by scientists at Disney Research, Pittsburgh in a project partially funded by the International Center for Advanced Communication Technologies (interACT) at Carnegie Mellon University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Wed, 22 May 2013 18:55:26 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/22/israel-becomes-top-global-exporter-of-unmanned-aerial-systems/21789Israeli original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have aggressively marketed these platforms, helping them become the top exporter of UAS platforms, globally. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:54:30 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/22/---warrior-web-prototype-takes-its-first-steps/21788Warrior Web seeks to create a soft, lightweight under-suit that would help reduce injuries and fatigue common for Soldiers, who often carry 100-pound loads for extended periods over rough terrain. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:53:34 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/22/barobo-inc-launches-a-new-kind-of-robot-at-maker-faire-/21787Barobo, Inc introduces Linkbot--- a modular robot platform that is functional right out of the box and packed with technology. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:10:51 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/22/esab-introduces-new-robotic-torches-/21786ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces the new Aristo RT line of robotic torches, designed for world-class performance in single arc or tandem applications. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:08:48 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/22/tomorrows-world-robert-m-wenzel-keynote-speaker-at-digital-shoreditch-when-robots-take-over--the-singularity-is-near-/21785Expert in future technologies and business, Robert M Wenzel Director at London Global Laboratories, keynote speaker at Digital Shoreditch May 21th in London talks about tomorrow's world, humanoid robots, the future of artificial intelligence, and what the killer application for robots will be. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:07:46 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/22/interlink-electronics-range-of-innovative-human-machine-interface-solutions-ideal-for-the-rugged-devices-market/21784Interlink Electronics, Inc. (OTC: LINK) announced today that its wide range of human-machine interface solutions is ideally suited for the rugged devices market. With a growing need for rugged devices to support businesses and mission critical processes, Interlink offers to the market a range of touchpads, mouse& pointing devices, force& position sensors designed to operate in difficult environments like process industries, construction sites, law enforcement or field service applications. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:06:42 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/22/worcester-polytechnic-institute-launches-pioneering-online-masters-program-in-robotics-engineering-/21783Program geared to engineers, computer scientists currently working in the robotics field; first course to start in the fall of 2013 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:05:18 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/22/new-robot-safety-standard-approved/21782The adoption of the international standard allows systems designed and built in one country to be freely moved to other countries while maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:35:53 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/20/littelfuse-hosts-speed2design-techtalks-at-nasa/21778Speed2Design's Exploration & Discovery program brings engineers behind-the-scenes at NASA's Ames Research and Johnson Space Centers Mon, 20 May 2013 23:48:42 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/20/geckosystems-forecasts-ai-mobile-robot-solutions-licensing-revenues/21777GeckoSystems is forecasting revenues of $100,000 or more before June 30, 2013. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:46:34 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/20/liquid-robotics-awarded-guinness-world-record-for-pacx-journey-across-the-pacific/21776A key to achieving this world record was the Wave Glider's revolutionary design that converts wave energy into forward propulsion and uses solar energy to power the onboard sensor payload, communications and computing. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:44:14 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/20/bipedal-robotics-researcher-supports-multi-university-effort-to-advance-cyber-physical-systems/21775Dr. Aaron Ames, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, is part of multi-university team that has received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research into cyber-physical systems (CPS). Mon, 20 May 2013 23:40:44 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/18/advanced-motion-controls-mv-series-servo-drives-continue-to-wow-customers-with-high-power-in-a-small-package/21773Due to popular demand Advanced Motion Controls, of Camarillo, CA, have expanded the capabilities of their popular M/V™ series Electric Mobility Servo Drives. Key improvements include 125A continuous with 200A peak for 10 seconds at 80VDC, and 100A fixed continuous at 175VDC (previously 80A continuous). Sat, 18 May 2013 07:38:22 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/18/new-low-ripple-dc-tachometers-from-servo-tek/21772Servo-Tek Tach Generators provide a convenient means of converting rotational speed into an isolated analog voltage signal suitable for remote indication and control applications. Sat, 18 May 2013 07:30:54 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/airware-announces-107m-round-of-series-a-funding-led-by-andreessen-horowitz-with-google-ventures-participating-/21769New funding advances mission to provide a universal platform for the safe and reliable operation of drones for commercial use. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:11:06 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/hawk-ridge-systems-helps-mare-design-underwater-rov-with-solidworks-software-/21768MARE's BATFish improved speed, size and savings of oceanographic surveys with SolidWorks design technology Thu, 16 May 2013 21:09:03 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/us-digital-releases-new-ec35-optical-commutation-encoder/21767Has more accurate timing than Hall effect sensors Thu, 16 May 2013 21:04:54 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/lenze-americas-exhibits-packaging-automation-solutions-at-expo-pack-mexico/21766First time exhibiting at PMMI's Latin American event Thu, 16 May 2013 19:55:55 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/microchip-announces-arduino™-compatible-chipkit™-boards-with-prototyping-friendly-32-bit-mcu-packages/21765chipKIT Platform Expands With Prototyping-Friendly PIC32-based Boards From Digilent, FUBAR Labs and Schmalz Haus; PIC32 MCUs With chipKIT USB Bootloader Also Available Thu, 16 May 2013 07:34:54 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/liquid-hydrogen-fueled-uav-completes-record-flight-time/21764Researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory flew their fuel cell powered Ion Tiger unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for 48 hours and 1 minute, April 16 to 18, by using liquid hydrogen (LH2) fuel in a new, NRL-developed, cryogenic fuel storage tank and delivery system. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:33:33 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/-successful-technology-executive-named-president-of-firstreg-/21763Don Bossi brings deep technical and management skills to the international, afterschool, K-12 robotics organization Thu, 16 May 2013 07:32:11 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/flying-robot-uses-fibre-based-gecko-adhesive-to-perch-on-walls/21762In the latest work presented at ICRA 2013 by Ludovic Daler in a paper titled "A Perching Mechanism for Flying Robots Using a Fibre-Based Adhesive", the AirBurr V11 is shown attaching on walls using a deployable perching mechanism with gecko adhesives. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:30:38 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/digi-key-supports-young-engineers-at-second-annual-minnesota-state-robotics-tournament/21761Young engineers gather for live robot competition, education and entertainment Thu, 16 May 2013 07:28:55 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/lobot-technique-provides-accurate-real-time-3-d-positions-for-robotic-vehicles/21760A Wayne State University researcher understands that the three most important things about real estate also apply to small ground robotic vehicles: location, location, location. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:26:47 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/vex-robotics-joins-maker-faire-bay-area-showcase-with-consumer-debut-of-vex-iq/21759Robotics Engineering Company Showcases Technologically Advanced, Tool-less System Designed to Transform STEM Education for Younger Ages Thu, 16 May 2013 07:25:32 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/unmanned-combat-air-system-successfully-catapulted-from-aircraft-carrier/21758Northrop Grumman Corporation and the U.S. Navy today launched a new chapter in the history of unmanned systems - carrier-capable unmanned aircraft - by successfully catapulting the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator from the deck of the USS George H.W. Bush(CVN-77). Thu, 16 May 2013 07:24:11 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/design-meets-function-igusreg-receives-prestigious-product-design-award/21757igus has once again demonstrated its expertise when it comes to industrial design Thu, 16 May 2013 07:22:28 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/darpa-seeks-technology-to-radically-improve-dismounted-squad-situational-awareness-communication-effectiveness/21756Concept plans to offer overwhelming tactical superiority by augmenting dismounted squad capabilities Thu, 16 May 2013 07:19:39 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/---choose-your-own-sociocultural-training-adventure/21755DARPA Young Faculty Award recipient explores how computers can automatically construct interactive, cultural training models from the combined experiences of warfighters Thu, 16 May 2013 07:18:08 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/16/irobot-wins-72-million-tender-from-brazil-to-provide-defense--security-robots/21754iRobot has delivered more than 5,000 robots to military and civil defense forces worldwide. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:16:41 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/14/ct2ws-threat-detection-technology-does-a-360-/21753HRL Laboratories built and tested the rugged, water-proof, modular, 360° imaging sensor nicknamed OWL (Omni-directional threat Warning and Locator). Tue, 14 May 2013 17:56:44 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/14/polyu-students-show-prowess-in-uav-design-competition/21752A student team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has made a strong presence in the 2013 Taiwan Innovative Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) Design Competition by taking home the Second Runner-up (Navigated Flight Category). Tue, 14 May 2013 17:55:10 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/14/spotterrf-provides-eyes-for-mobile-force-protection-training-at-camp-williams/21751SpotterRF provides budget conscious radar option through growing list of new integrators. Tue, 14 May 2013 17:53:54 -0700 http://www.RoboticsTomorrow.com/news/2013/05/14/autonomous-solutions-inc-announces-new-version-of-mobius™-command--control-software/21750ASI announces release of Mobius™ Command & Control Software version 6.0 featuring a unified code architecture. Tue, 14 May 2013 17:51:11 -0700