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April Equity Deals, Acquisitions and Chinese Funds

05/27/15, 06:04 AM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | business, Financing | The Robot Report

Money is flowing to robotics-related startup companies. Q1 saw 19 equity deals totaling $317 million, and 3 acquisitions of undetermined amounts, but money also flowed in April.

Simulating Clearpath Robots In Maplesim

05/21/15, 05:54 AM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | simulation, software | Clearpath Robotics

If your robotics research depends on accurate models, you may want to consider looking at MapleSim® 2015 - a high performance physical modeling and simulation tool developed by Maplesoft™.

DARPA Fast Track Program Invites Non-Traditional Roboticists to Help Bolster National Security

05/20/15, 10:42 AM | Mobile Robots, Other Topics | Darpa

Robotics Fast Track foresees cost-effective development of new capabilities by engaging cutting-edge groups and individuals who traditionally have not worked with the federal government

How Will 3D Printing Revolutionize Medicine?

05/19/15, 10:09 AM | Mobile Robots, Other Topics | 3D Printing, Health Robotics

3-D printing could really change medical research. Important questions can be answered, saving both time and money, as 3-D-printed models give surgeons new perspectives and opportunities to practice, and patients and their families a deeper understanding of complex procedures.

A Rosy View of Smart Buildings

05/18/15, 02:05 PM | Other Topics | architecture

Smart buildings are often moving the wrong way, with more central "cloud-based" decision making, and less autonomy.

Upcoming Tradeshow, Conference & Exhibition Summary - June, July, August 2015

05/15/15, 10:05 AM | Other Topics | Tradeshows and Conferences

Here is a summary of what Tradeshows, Conferences & Exhibitions to look forward to in the coming months.

DARPA's Self-guided Bullets

05/14/15, 06:22 AM | Mobile Robots | Darpa

"True to DARPAs mission, EXACTO has demonstrated what was once thought impossible: the continuous guidance of a small-caliber bullet to target," said Jerome Dunn, DARPA program manager.

Video - Axium's Robotic Rotary Welder for Zeta Tank

05/13/15, 02:24 PM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | welding | Axium

This cell is divided into 4 stations: A manual loading/unloading station and three process stations where tank openings are cut and numerous components welded on.

Announcing the 2015 Soft Robotics Competitions!

05/12/15, 05:49 AM | Industrial Robotics, Other Topics | Awards, competition, soft robotics

The 2015 Prize for Contributions in Soft Robotics rewards academic researchers for sharing their work and advancing the field. The competitions include $10,000 in prizes!

Festo's R&D Timeline - Part 1

05/08/15, 11:11 AM | Mobile Robots, Other Topics | bionics, research | Festo

Since 2006 Festo has been developing and supporting projects and test objects whose basic technical principles are derived from a wide variety of principles found in nature.

The Membrane Potentiometer

05/07/15, 08:04 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | sensors

A Competitive Alternative to Traditional Linear and Rotary Position Sensors.

18,000+ Students Bring Their Custom-Built Robots to the Largest Sport for the Mind™ Showdown, the 2015 FIRST® Championship

05/05/15, 07:47 AM | Industrial Robotics | competition, education

Innovative 3D Scanner Relies On Manta Camera From Allied Vision

04/30/15, 07:34 AM | Factory Automation | cameras, machine vision

8tree's portable 3D scanner enables easy, fast surface inspection in the automotive and aerospace industries. A Manta digital camera from Allied Vision contributes to rapid and accurate measurement.

Video - Milling a Statue out of Soft Foam

04/29/15, 02:17 PM | Industrial Robotics, Mobile Robots | sculpture | Robotmaster

This is an example of high speed milling of a soft foam statue into a sculpture using Robotmaster and a KUKA Robot. The 7-axis robot allows accurate cutting from all angles.

A Driving Force of the Future: Self-Driving Goes Green

04/28/15, 08:40 AM | Other Topics | autonomous, enviroment, transportation | ROBO Global, LLC

With the inevitable progression and inclusion of self-driving cars, we will see an increase of road safety, oil efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

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