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Don’t Miss the Battle of the Behemoth Bots: U.S. vs. Japan

October 17, 2017 · U.S. and Japanese gigantic robots to go head-to-head in battle on October 17 for the world to see.

Gannon University Receives $373 Million In-Kind Software Grant from Siemens

September 22, 2017 · Gannon University has received an in-kind product lifecycle management software grant with an estimated commercial value of $373 million from Siemens.

Industry Needs Student Competitions to Define—and Design—the Robots of Tomorrow

September 15, 2017 · Few engineers or researchers working in industry today have mastered all the disciplines required to build an autonomous robot—and that has potentially negative ramifications for a manufacturing sector already beset by retiring baby boomers.

The New Face of Cyber-Physical Systems

May 24, 2017 · Manufacturers turn to new robotics and computing systems to transform the current path of automation so human expertise is not lost.

Tend Introduces in.control, a Smart Cloud Robotics Platform

April 10, 2017 · This cloud-based solution requires no software downloads and can optimize your work cells by allowing your robots to switch between multiple tasks without reprogramming.

FIRST: Not Just Robots

February 2, 2017 · According to FIRST’s evaluation data, student participants are twice as likely to major in science or engineering.

Morphing Wing Design Lays Groundwork for Soft Robotics

February 2, 2017 · MIT/NASA collaboration on a flexible aircraft wing structure showcases the potential of digital materials and advanced manufacturing techniques for soft robotics applications.

Testing a Go-Anywhere Robot Car

October 27, 2016 ·

A Light Touch: Embedded Optical Sensors Could Make Robotic Hands More Dexterous

October 1, 2016 · Carnegie Mellon creates sensor-rich robotic hand and new stretchable sensor.

ABB Advances ‘Factory of the Future’ at IMTS 2016

September 9, 2016 · This year's announcements include a dual-arm industrial robot and new programming software.

Flexible Assistance Without a Safety Fence

August 1, 2016 · Siemens relies on a flexible KUKA cell for human-robot collaboration in electric motor production.

IRCCyN Uses MSC Software to Advance Robotics Research

July 28, 2016 · Researchers use Adams to validate servoing systems.

Engineering a Robotic Smart Home Interface

July 1, 2016 · Designing a new robotic home personal assistant is a mix of CAD, human modeling and 3D printing.

GE Advanced Manufacturing Implements Robotics

June 9, 2016 · The mobile systems increase collaboration and communication across multiple locations.

Bringing On-Board Computing to Robotics

June 1, 2016 · Stanley Innovation integrates sensors for a navigation-oriented robot.

Teach the Robots Well

June 1, 2016 · There is no shortage of data to feed the machines.

MSC Software Sponsors RoboBusiness Europe

May 20, 2016 · The event will run from June 1 to 3 in Denmark.

Boston Dynamics Robots Include 3D-Printed Components

March 9, 2016 · Boston Dynamics had incorporated additive manufacturing into the construction of its new ATLAS robot.

Robots Get A Grip

March 1, 2016 · Robotiq and Universal Robots implement their sensors and systems in product design testing.

Fishy Microbots Printed for Drug Delivery

October 5, 2015 · Researchers have developed 3D-printed microfish" robots that could be used to administer anti-toxins or other drugs."


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