TMCnet.com RSS Service - isite_robotics http://www.robotxworld.com http://www.robotxworld.com http://www.tmcnet.com/tmcnet/tmcimg/tmcnet3.gif http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339229-renewed-robotics-investment-shows-wyss-courting-mother-nature.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339229-renewed-robotics-investment-shows-wyss-courting-mother-nature.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 17:06:32 GMT When it comes to the mechanical minions that we employ to scuttle around our environment and help us out in harsh environments or rescue scenarios, nobody provides more support in efficiency research than good old Mother Nature. A constant pool of easy research into highly evolved case studies in mechanical adaptability, nature is giving inspiration into more efficient robotic solutions than anything else. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339063-1950s-8-foot-robot-gygan-up-auction-christies.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339063-1950s-8-foot-robot-gygan-up-auction-christies.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 17:23:12 GMT Gygan or Cygan was the creation of aeromodeller Dr. Ing Fiorito of Turin, Italy, and the robot captured the imagination of everyone that saw it for the first time when it was introduced to the public at the Milan sample fair in 1957. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339062-bots-go-marching-two-two.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339062-bots-go-marching-two-two.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 17:22:49 GMT Evolution is the ultimate trial and error process when it comes to the development of biological machines. Countless millennia have seen creatures big and small pay the ultimate price to have their species move on without them and the flawed traits that got them killed, and along with the dead go the schematics with which to make more redundant copies. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339058-miniature-curved-robotic-compound-eyes.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339058-miniature-curved-robotic-compound-eyes.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 17:07:14 GMT Have you ever wondered by it is so difficult to catch a fly, or most insects for that matter? In addition to quick reflexes, the main reason is the fact that they have compound curved eyes. This gives them the ability to see movement within a nearly 180 degree field of vision. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339049-disney-research-kit-synthesize-handoff-motion-humanoid-robots.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339049-disney-research-kit-synthesize-handoff-motion-humanoid-robots.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 16:20:03 GMT Whenever a breakthrough is made in robotics that excites individuals in the field, the rest of us sometimes scratch our heads and say, "What is the big deal?" In reality, the deal is quite big, because the amount of time and research it takes to overcome these incremental stages and achieve these goals is nothing short of incredible. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339011-artas-robotic-takes-gold-the-edison-awards.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/339011-artas-robotic-takes-gold-the-edison-awards.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 14:17:45 GMT The Wall Street Journal has named the ARTAS Robotic System as the winner of this year's Edison Award, an award that was established in 1987 by the non-profit group, Edison Universe. The goal of the group is to gain attention for companies who have made notable developments and innovations, giving them their stamp of approval by bestowing their mark of excellence. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338915-doctors-with-robotic-bedside-manner.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338915-doctors-with-robotic-bedside-manner.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 08:37:07 GMT Over the years, more than a few doctors have been accused of having a "robotic" bedside manner. Now, thanks to new advancements in technology, some patients may mean it literally. The Mercy Telehealth Network in California is using robots to enable doctors to make decisions when time is of the essence. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338846-build-own-robot-quicker-easier-with-linkbot-modular.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338846-build-own-robot-quicker-easier-with-linkbot-modular.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 15:26:01 GMT For many, the dream of building a robot is just that: a dream. Actually assembling one of these mechanical marvels can be tough enough, but then trying to program the robot to do anything useful makes matters even worse. But with Linkbot--a project from Barobo, the same people who brought out the Mobot--the idea of building a robot just got a lot simpler and so much easier to work with. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338770-harvard-researchers-demonstrate-3d-printed-crawling-self-folding.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338770-harvard-researchers-demonstrate-3d-printed-crawling-self-folding.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 11:47:21 GMT Manufacturing increasingly relies on the use of robots to perform tedious, repetitive tasks at high speeds, and decades of evidence shows us that robots do save money. But one area where robots cost companies when it comes to operations is in their maintenance. Interestingly, many robots designed to be folded up when not in use take up to an hour to be carefully and manually folded. Since the ultimate goal of robotics is to make robots more affordable, escalating maintenance costs are a step in the wrong direction. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338714-underwater-robotics-grow-nearly-7-percent-next-4.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338714-underwater-robotics-grow-nearly-7-percent-next-4.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 08:45:12 GMT Underwater robotics is used for scientific exploration, search and rescue, environmental cleanup and military applications. According to a new report from TechNavio titled, "Global Underwater Robotics Market 2012-2016," the market is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.77 percent in the four-year period from 2012 to 2016. The report highlights emerging technology in the field and some of the limitations that could hinder the growth in the market. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338679-robotics-week-review.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338679-robotics-week-review.htm Sat, 18 May 2013 07:40:00 GMT It was a busy week in the Robotics sector. Here are some of the major stories from SDNzone. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338576-rp-vita-allows-doctors-access-far-away-patients.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338576-rp-vita-allows-doctors-access-far-away-patients.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 12:36:58 GMT It sounds almost like something out of a science fiction story: a human-height robot wandering the hallways, with a screen on top showing the face of the person who is controlling it and seeing from the robot's perspective. However, according to a report from The Sacramento Bee, this is a reality in Mercy San Juan Medical Center thanks to a robot from iRobot called the Remote Presence Virtual Independent Telemedicine Assistant (RP-VITA). http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338554-the-jetsons-robotic-maid-rosie-our-near-future.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338554-the-jetsons-robotic-maid-rosie-our-near-future.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 11:19:24 GMT While the flying car may still be a long way off, robotics in the home are coming closer to reality. We've already seen one household robot: iRobot's Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner, introduced in 2002. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338510-kuka-announces-robotics-competition.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338510-kuka-announces-robotics-competition.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 08:05:05 GMT KUKA, the German robotics company, has announced that it will hold a robotics competition geared toward mobile manipulation application advancement and promoting the company's youBot. The KUKA youBot is a mobile robot with a wide variety of uses. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338506-introducing-tim-e-robot-alarm-clock-bedside-companion.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338506-introducing-tim-e-robot-alarm-clock-bedside-companion.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 07:59:13 GMT There is a new project launched on Kickstarter that Apple mobile device users should know about, and might even decide to pledge money to if they like it: tim-E. This is an "alarm clock and bedside companion that charges your iPhone or iPod Touch." This creative project invented by KID Group is raising funds on Kickstarter's website right now. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338501-robotic-bartender-shows-off-google-io.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338501-robotic-bartender-shows-off-google-io.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 07:19:01 GMT Lately, robots have been put to use in a wide variety of life or death situations. Robots can now be used to perform surgeries, put out fires and even fight in combat. However, with all of these important applications, it can be easy to overlook the smaller, less-critical innovations being made with robotic technology. One such example of a robot that's just plain fun is called the Makr Shakr. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338480-5d-robotics-moves-new-larger-office-support-growth.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338480-5d-robotics-moves-new-larger-office-support-growth.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 17:07:49 GMT Robotics software provider, 5D Robotics, is one of the few American companies that defied the economic uncertainties and continued to thrive over the past few years. In order to cope with the growing business, the company decided to expand its operations and shift its headquarter to a new address. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338422-hospital-stay-will-soon-come-with-more-robots.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338422-hospital-stay-will-soon-come-with-more-robots.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 15:51:26 GMT Right now, the idea of a hospital stay is shockingly short on robots, according to John Simon, a partner with Boston investment firm Sigma Prime Ventures. Simon likens the idea to "the first inning of a nine-inning exercise," saying that most patients have no contact with robots. But within 10 years, that's going to change, and there are plenty of fronts on which robots can step in to interact with patients. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338360-mit-students-unleash-ikeabot-build-simple-furniture.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338360-mit-students-unleash-ikeabot-build-simple-furniture.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 11:43:42 GMT While there are those who believe that robots will spell doom for all mankind, and those who believe that robots will usher in a new golden age where we no longer work while robots do all the work for us, perhaps the truth is somewhere in the middle. MIT students recently rolled out the IkeaBot, which likely won't take any jobs away but may well save some folks a little time on the weekends. http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338095-robot-will-see-now-therapeutic-robots-children-with.htm http://www.robotxworld.com/topics/robotics/articles/338095-robot-will-see-now-therapeutic-robots-children-with.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 15:55:56 GMT Hospitals take a number of steps to make kids feel comfortable during their cancer treatment. Phys.org is reporting that the Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST) of Lisbon, Portugal, aims to produce a fleet of robots that will both collaborate with medical personnel and interact with patients.