Watch these robotic 'reindeer' from Boston Dynamics pull Santa's sleigh
By Lulu Chang for Digital Trends: We’re going to rewrite Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, because now, it’s robotic dogs that are pulling Santa’s sleigh. In a rather frightening video, Google-owned robotics design firm Boston Dynamics has shown us the future of Christmas, and it’s plenty progressive, complete with machines and female Santas. I can get behind that sort of holiday, I think.
Of course, the Internet wasn’t so sure. And to be fair, the dog-like robots are a bit frightening. Large and, well, headless, these machines seem to hearken more to the Thestrals (the skeletal winged horses visible only to those who’ve witnessed death) of Harry Potter’s universe than the adorable reindeer that are supposed to transport jolly Saint Nick to and from the North Pole.
Time-of-Flight Camera - An Introduction
In this paper, we introduce the TOF technology and the theory of operation. We also compare TOF sensors with 2D machine vision and other 3D vision technologies and highlight TOF sensors differentiating advantages.
Rockwell Automation Designates JMP as a "Process System Integrator"
JMP Engineering Inc. (JMP), an engineering services company providing solutions in Process Control, Information and Analytics, and Smart Robotic Applications for Fortune 500 companies, announced today that Rockwell Automation is now identifying JMP as a "Process PlantPAx Recognized System Integrator".
JBM highlights OCTOPUZ at iRex2015
The demand for quality offline robot programming and simulation software is growing. JBM met iRex2015 visitors at the doors with the solution - OCTOPUZ.
Three Heavily Funded Robotic Arms Projects on Kickstarter
Well over a million dollars pledged for these projects.
FANUC Achieves Milestone Record for Production of Over 400,000 Robots
FANUC America Corporation, the leading supplier of robotics, CNCs, and factory automation announced that its parent company, FANUC CORPORATION, has set a new world record for production of over 400,000 robots.
Three Startups Make an Impression at Robotics Alley
The 2015 Robotics Alley Conference & Expo played host to the first annual "Invest in Innovation" competition earlier this month, where three technology startups made an impression on both the judges and the attendees.
ARxIUM Selects Additional Distributors of RIVA Automated Compounding System for Asia-Pacific Region
Distributors to meet growing demand for safe and efficient IV medication compounding
Robotmaster Dramatically Changing Construction Timber Industry
Dorset, England is known for their large woodlands, and Hooke Park- being 50 acres of woodland, is Dorsets biggest one yet. Located just north west of Dorchester, Hooke Parks woodlands mainly consist of 2 species of trees that were planted from the 1950s. Their plan is to have over 15 species that are durable and strong in 50 to 60 years so they can provide a product for the future.Courtesy of Architectural Association School of Architecture
Fisnar Inc. Introduces the F7000SR Line of Soldering Robots
Fisnar announces an all new line of desktop solder robots. Available in 2 sizes to fit most soldering applications.
Google to incubate its robotics and drone divisions under Google X
By Mike Wheatley for SiliconAngle: Google is planning an organizational reshuffle that will see its secretive robotics department and drone business folded into its Google X labs.
Google’s robotics division, and the drone group it created when it acquired Titan Aerospace in 2014, will both fall under the Google X umbrella when the reshuffle takes place some time next year, Re/Code reported.
Google X is the secretive part of Google that develops some of its most futuristic, bleeding edge technologies. These include its famous self-driving cars, Project Loon (Wi-Fi hot air balloons), and its airborne wind turbines. Google X operates as a standalone company under Google’s parent Alphabet Inc., which was created following Google’s corporate restructuring earlier this year.
Google X’s projects are largely experimental and extremely uncertain in terms of a business model. Nevertheless, Google obviously deems it the best place to be for its robotics division, which has been left leaderless ever since Andy Rubin quit the Web giant last year. Previously, there was speculation that the robotics division may become a standalone company under Alphabet, but today’s news would indicate that’s not going to happen any time soon. Cont'd...
Production Capacity of Güdel robot tracks doubles in the US
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New Smaller, Lower Cost, High Performance Controllers for Ultrasonic Piezo Stages
PI's new motion controllers offer greater flexibility and responsiveness for ultrasonic piezo positioners.
Largest Capacitor Manufacturer in North America Driving Growth with Rethink Robotics' Baxter
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Denso Robotics - Newest 6-axis VMB Series offers longer arm reach and higher load capacity
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