UCF STUDENTS DESIGN ROBOTIC ARM FOR CHILD USING STRATASYS 3D PRINTING
Design file for robotic arm will be published online for public access
New DENSO VS-Series Aseptic Robot
Sterilizable, for Pharmaceutical, Medical and Life Sciences Applications
Atlas Karate Kid
Atlas robot at IHMC standing on a stack of cinder blocks doing various poses. Robot is built by Boston Dynamics.
A First in Space History - Rosetta Space Probe Lands on Comet after Ten Years of Travel
This ballistic lander, weighing 100 kg, landed successfully on the comet on November, 12th 2014.
Micro Stepper Motors Keep Surgical Viewing System Small
Compact, automated lens positioner allows surgeons to view retina and cornea without effort or neck strain.
Book co-published by SAE International and AUVSI Explores the Application of Autonomous Technologies
"Autonomous Technologies: Applications That Matter," is a book from SAE International and AUVSI that explores autonomous technologies and how they are being applied now and how they may be used in the future.
Softing at Automation Fair Booth 238
November 19-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center
Digi International Launches the XBee® ZigBee Cloud Kit
Easiest and Fastest Way for Product Developers and Makers to Create cloud-connected prototypes using XBee ZigBee technology
Comau and STMicroelectronics Join Forces to Develop New Generations of Robots
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Comau, a proven world-wide leader in sustainable industrial automation and service solutions with a forward focus, are working together to develop new generations of robots enabled by a variety of ST's control, smart-power, and sensing products.
Panasonic's Industrial Robots Enhance Production Quality - CIIF2014
Panasonic is providing a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to customers in China.
Robot Operating System Evolving to Foundational Software Platform, Says ABI Research
The current limitations of ROS, and how they are being addressed, including in future versions of ROS and new ROS initiatives, is also analyzed.
ROBO-STOX® introduces European Robotics and Automation Index
ROBO-STOX® licenses their proprietary index to ETF Securities to provide European investors with highly diversified access to a new age of growth in robotics and automation.
FPV Racing League
International FPV Multicopter Racing League:
EQUIPMENT
In the spec class, competitors must use a quadcopter with 2300Kv motors, 3S LiPo and 5" props. This is to ensure a level playing field amongst competitors with different budgetary constraints.
SCORING
10 points will be awarded for 1st place, 8 points for 2nd place, 5 points for 3rd place and 1 point for 4th place. These results will be recorded on the regional leaderboard, with the champions at the end of each season being invited to a national competition.
OBSTACLES
Throughout the course there will be obstacles such as hoops. Missing an obstacle will incur a time penalty. These obstacles should be made clearly visible with brightly-colored material or flashing lights...
(Official page) (Subreddit) (Next event Brisbane, Dev 7)
Boston Magazine Profiles Rodney Brooks of Rethink
Long article about Rodney Brooks co-founder of Rethink and former CTO at iRobot:
...Brooks cofounded the bedford-based iRobot in 1990, and his motivation, he explains, had something to do with vanity: “My thoughts on my self-image at the time was that I didn’t really want to be remembered for building insects.” Then he pauses for a moment and laughs. “But after that I started building vacuum-cleaning robots. And now there is a research group using Baxter to open stool samples. So now it’s shit-handling robots. I think maybe I should have quit while I was ahead. You know, that’s something no one ever says: ‘I hope my kid grows up to open stool samples... (full article)
Velodyne 3D LiDAR Sensor Enables M.I.T./Olin to Finish First at Maritime RobotX in Singapore; Embry-Riddle Takes Fourth
HDL-32E Sensor Guides the Way Toward Win in First-Ever Global Event
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Industrial Robotics - Featured Product
Harmonic Drive - Coming Soon! Integrated Actuators with EtherCAT®!
The IDT Series is a family of compact actuators with an integrated servo drive with
CANopen® and, coming soon, EtherCAT® . With high torque, exceptional
accuracy and repeatability, these actuators eliminate the need for an external drive and
greatly simplify cabling.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
OnLogic
A global industrial PC manufacturer and solution provider focused on hardware for the IoT edge, OnLogic designs highly-configurable computers engineered for reliability. Their systems operate in the harshest environments and power innovation in the evolving Internet of Things. Founded in 2003 as Logic Supply, the company has served more than 70,000 customers. OnLogic has offices in the US, Netherlands, Taiwan and Malaysia.
