European Space agency has organized a competition for universities that will challenge students to build robotic vehicle that is capable of working in difficult terrain, retireve samples, return to landing site, remote operation capabilities. There are also certain power and weight limitations. Eight universities throughout Europe has been selected to participate.For more, please see link below, from spacedaily.com. Reference: www.spacedaily.com/reports/Eight_Teams_Taking_Up_ESA_Lunar_Robotics_Challenge_999.html Read More

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (BUSINESS WIRE) Robot Manufacturer Continues ”Robotics On The Move – Partnership In Productivity Tour”. ABB Robotics continues “Robotics On The Move, Partnership In Productivity Tour,” a mobile tour to span across North America reaching manufacturing facilities as well as schools and universities. Designed to connect with manufacturers and students alike, the tour encompasses both demonstrations and interactive activities, specifically focusing on robotics […] Read More

New system provides sustainable, scalable and affordable bridge between FIRST LEGO® League and FIRST Robotics Competition ATLANTA, April 17, 2008, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology),an organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology, today revealed its new robotics platform for the 2008FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) season. The presentation and preview demonstration were […] Read More

Achieving Autonomy’ is Theme of International Business Focused Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Systems Event RoboBusiness 2008 Includes Dedicated ‘RoboMedicus’ Sessions Focusing on Healthcare Robotics RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition will be held April 8-10, 2008 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition is the only robotics event that enables decision-makers from business, government and academia to easily grasp the […] Read More