President Signs FAA Bill To Integrate Unmanned Vehicle Systems By 2015
President Obama has signed the FAA Modernization and Reform Act 2012. The bill will allow the FAA to rebuild its air traffic control system to the next generation technology which will include switching from radar to a GPS air traffic control system. The law will open up the skies to unmanned drones by September 2015.
According to AUVSI (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International), major UAS provisions in the FAA bill include:
Setting a 30 Sept., 2015 deadline for full integration of UAS into the national airspace
Requiring a comprehensive integration plan within nine months
Requiring the FAA to create a five-year UAS roadmap (which should be updated annually)
Requiring small UAS (under 55 pounds) to be allowed to fly within 27 months
Requiring six UAS test sites within six months (similar to the language in the already-passed defense bill)
Requiring small UAS (under 55 pounds) be allowed to fly in the U.S. Arctic, 24 hours a day, beyond line-of-sight, at an altitude of at least 2,000 feet, within one year
Requiring expedited access for public users, such as law enforcement, firefighters, emergency responders
Allowing first responders to fly very small UAS (4.4 pounds or less) within 90 days if they meet certain requirements
Requiring the FAA to study UAS human factors and causes of accidents
The Wisconsin Heart Hospital Becomes the World's First to Use the Leonardo 3D Vision System
3D Surgical Solutions, LLC and Wheaton Franciscan-The Wisconsin Heart Hospital Campus announced that the first case ever using the Leonardo 3D Vision™ System was successfully conducted in a surgical robotic procedure.
CCD 2-Megapixel Cameras integrate GigE Vision interface.
Four New 2-Megapixel Cameras with GigE Vision Interfaces
iRobot Builds Leading Robotic Portfolio; Tallies 100th U.S. Patent
We have been both strategic and aggressive in filing U.S. and international patent applications relating to key product features and innovations, and we have entered into partnerships that allow for the cross-licensing of product portfolios"
ResearchMoz: Military Ground Robot Market Will Reach $12.3 Billion By 2018
Military ground robots promise to provide the core technology for management of conflict as strict nationalism in military matters is being replaced by the new era of terrorist threats.
Honeywell launches new RTY hall effect sensor for harsh industrial & transport applications
The highly configurable Honeywell RTY Series Hall Effect Rotary Position Sensor (absolute position sensing solution) provides an industry-leading 12 million cycle product life and eight operating ranges, up to 360°, that allows OEMs the range of travel needed for their applications. Designed for use in Harsh Industrial and Transportation Applications.
Army Orders 1,100 Recon Scout XT Robots From ReconRobotics
$13.9 million order is the largest in the company's history
CONNECTICUT SPRING & STAMPING TO FEATURE TIGHT TOLERANCE SPRINGS AND STAMPING CAPABILITIES AT MD&M WEST
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Willow Garage collaborating with Adept Technologies and Southwest Research Institute for ROS Industrial
Adept Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADEP), a leading provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions, today announced a collaboration with Willow Garage to deliver solutions for manufacturing and industrial applications harnessing the strength of Willow Garage's ROS software framework with Adept's proven industrial robotic solutions.
Automated Robotic Parking Supplier Announces Project in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Boomerang Systems, Inc., (OTCQB: BMER) a leading designer and manufacturer of automated robotic parking and self storage systems, announces it has been contracted to supply 249 parking spaces utilizing its innovative RoboticValet™ Parking System in the Metropolitan Project, located on Boardwalk Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Rockwell Automation introduces Kinetix 350 EtherNet/IP servo drive
Rockwell Automation introduces Kinetix 350 EtherNet/IP servo drive. The single-axis servo drive delivers high-performance motion control on EtherNet/IP, the world's leading industrial Ethernet network.
ADDI-DATA announces APCI-8008 Intelligent Motion Control Board
ADDI-DATA announces APCI-8008 Intelligent Motion Control Board It can be used for the control and regulation of axes of up to eight servo motors or stepper motors.
Zaber's New A-LST-C Series High Load, Motorized Linear Stages with Dust Covers
Zaber's A-LST-C stages are computer-controlled and have travel ranges from 254 mm up to 1500 mm. These stages are available with various lead screw pitches so you can select the device with the resolution and speed capability that you need. Zaber's innovative stage design is capable of speeds up to 420 mm/s, and can support loads up to 100 kg
Humanoid "Projet Romeo" Greeting Video
Projet Romeo is being developed by Aldebaran Robotic, the same group working on the NAO. Project Romeo is a 4 foot tall humanoid designed to assist elderly and disabled individuals in their daily activities. The robot will be able to walk through a home, fetching food from the kitchen, taking out the garbage, and acting as a loyal companion who helps entertain its owners and keep tabs on their health. The project started in 2009 but the company hasn't released much info about it until now. Below is the first video of Projet Romeo, sitting in a chair, talking and moving his arms and hands:
Fast Company Names Liquid Robotics One of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2012
Liquid Robotics(R), an ocean data services provider and developer of the first wave-powered Wave Glider(R) marine robot, was named by Fast Company as one of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2012.
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