Schneider Electric Selects Cypress 1-Mbit Serial nvSRAMs For Two New Programmable Automation Controllers

High-Endurance nvSRAMs Serve as Time-Stamp Buffer to Record Critical System Errors

Robovent Acquires Reinair!

The addition of Reinair Systems helps to solidify RoboVent's growing presence in the southeast U.S. region.

Machine Vision Sales in North America Down 4% through September

Resulted primarily from the weakening of machine vision system sales through September 2012

DARPA's Sanjay Raman Honored as IEEE Fellow

Program manager leads DARPA effort on microsystem devices and material integration

iRobot Co-founder's New Company And Product Unveiled

Helen Greiner left iRobot four years ago to start a new robotics company now called CyPhy Works. Their website has info on two of the robots they have been working on. The Extreme Access System for Entry (EASE) (pictured above)is a small hovering robot designed for inspection and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) applications. EASE is intended for operating in close quarters, beyond line of sight, and in GPS denied areas; all of which are critical when performing search and rescue missions, building clearing, or civil infrastructure inspection. The EASE system consists of a lightweight ground control station (GCS) and a micro Vertical Takeoff and Land (VTOL) air vehicle. It is not dependent on a GPS signal for operation, making it not only effective as a micro UAS in the traditional sense, but also enables it to fly indoors and in confined spaces as effectively as it does in open spaces. It has unmatched endurance due to our patented microfilament technology that enables the use of hot-swappable batteries, which power the entire system from the base station. The fishing-line thin microfilament provides directly connected communication between the GCS and the air vehicle, as well as power. Unlike all other RF controlled UASs, the microfilament makes the EASE impervious to jamming while the microfilament is unaffected by water, power lines, etc.    ​ The Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications (PARC) system is designed to provide long term persistent stare capabilities and enable reliable long distance communications. PARC uses CyPhy Works' patented microfilament system to deliver extreme endurance, increased capabilities, and a smaller logistical footprint. PARC flies itself, so very little user training is required; and when operating the system the user can focus on the data that PARC produces, instead of the system itself. The PARC system consists of a Ground Control Station (GCS) and a purpose built quadrotor VTOL air vehicle. The PARC vehicle carries a gyro-stabilized, gimbal mounted, EO/IR camera payload. In addition to the camera system, PARC has additional payload capacity for communications devices. If additional payload capacity is required, the camera payload can be removed. The PARC vehicle can operate at altitudes of up to 1,000 feet above ground level, or 11,000 feet density altitude. This high altitude capability enables long distance communications and extends visual reach.

ATMAE Announces 2012 Conference Student Competition Winners in Robotics, Technology and Applied Engineering

College students, faculty and administrators took the opportunity to network and learn what's on the cutting edge of technology, management and applied engineering, at ATMAE's 2012 Conference in Nashville, TN. The activities included presentations on the latest research by industry and education professionals, robotics competition and technology challenges for students.

LineBot Launches Drink Runner on Kickstarter on December 10, 2012

LineBot to launch Drink Runner, a line-following service robot that delivers individual drinks in total darkness non-stop for up to 4 per charge.

Kitware Develops Novel System for Autonomous Robot Navigation

The developed technology will provide autonomous robots with advanced vision capabilities for use in military and search-and-rescue operations.

Linear Motor Driven Precision Linear Actuator from IntelLiDrives

Integrated linear actuator incorporates linear servo motor with precision feedback and bearing system.

Maplesoft's Modeling and Simulation Tool MapleSim Aids in the Design of RoboThespian Robot that Walks and Talks

Maplesoft today announced its collaboration with Engineered Arts Limited, a company that designs and produces the revolutionary RoboThespian robots.

SPIE Photonics West to Bring Largest Optics and Photonics Event to San Francisco in February

SPIE Photonics West will set records again this year, solidifying its role as the leading international event in the optics and photonics industry. This year's program is the largest yet, with more technical presentations and exhibiting companies from the biomedical optics sector, the latest advancements in lasers, MEMs, and optoelectronics, and a major exhibition including 1,300 suppliers. Presentations span early research results, scientific achievements, engineering solutions, and industry forums on silicon photonics, sustainable technology, and the global laser market, providing a matchless opportunity to see the future.

First Practical Robotic Platform for Tablet Telepresence from Revolve Robotics

It is compact, portable and durable for convenient travel, yet functional enough for permanent installation in domestic and business settings.

Toshiba Machine Adds Affordable and Lightweight THL SCARA Robot

These new THL robots fall into the class of small SCARA robots, while they boast the maximum payload capacity (5kg) in their class.

What a UAV Can Do With Depth Perception

DARPA-funded effort demonstrates preciseautonomous payload placement with UAV.

Opto-E is the NEW Infra-red and Laser optics division of Opto-Engineering

Opto Engineering has established a new division, Opto-E, focusing on Infra-red and Laser Optics.

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