Press Releases

Kessler Foundation Receives $1 M Grant to Study Benefits of Ekso Bionics’ Ekso GT™ Exoskeleton Leading Research Center to Expand Study of Benefits of Gait Training With Stroke Patients   RICHMOND, Calif., Feb. 03, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kessler Foundation, a global leader in rehabilitation research, announced today that it will use the Ekso GT™ of Ekso Bionics (OTCQB:EKSO) in a multi-center randomized controlled trial (RCT) funded by a federal grant to develop new applications for wearable robotic exoskeletons (RE). The study will explore the clinical, functional and neurophysiological effectiveness of RE-assisted early intervention gait therapy with stroke patients. Researchers are looking to measure and build upon the early evidence […] Read More

Québec City, Canada – Robotiq launches its newest Force Torque Sensor: the FT 300, bringing a sense of touch to robots. With plug and play integration on all Universal Robots, the Force Torque Sensor FT 300 makes automation of high precision tasks such as product testing, assembly and precise part insertion easy and fast to setup. The new Force Torque Sensor FT 300 is specially designed for Universal Robots in terms of its coupling, integration and programming; opening up a new range of force sensitive applications that are now fast and easy to automate thanks to the new all-in-one packages, which include all the necessary components from hardware to software. “We […] Read More

Lakeview Vision & Robotics smart inspection system brings unique, automated precision capabilities to manufacturing industry   CHICAGO, Illinois – January 11, 2016 – Lakeview Vision & Robotics (LVR) announces the availability of a pioneering, vision-guided robotic inspection system – the only product of its kind in the manufacturing marketplace – that provides both automated inspection and decision making via an exclusive process monitoring tool. The low-cost LVR inspection system, which utilizes a state-of-the-art ST Robotics R12 articulated robot arm, a high-density camera and precision algorithms, can substantially increase the quality of product manufacturing while decreasing labor and product liability costs.   LVR’s vision-guided robot system surpasses the standard techniques currently […] Read More

Spartan puts affordable robot into the hands of students from middle school through college level MIAMI, FL — (January 8, 2016) — Modern Robotics Inc. today provided an exciting glimpse into the future of collaborative robotics with the introduction of Spartan™, a robotics base kit that allows users to build and program a very capable and complete robot. The Spartan Robot kit includes the powerful Core Spartan Controller, two Optical Distance Sensors, one Touch Sensor, one Program Control Button, two motors, two wheels with rubber tread, a caster wheel, rechargeable battery, battery charger, building components, and the tools to put it all together. The programming tools, specialized Spartan programming libraries […] Read More

DRONE VOLT: Landing on Alternext’s continuous listing on December 31st 2015 VILLEPINTE, France, Jan. 5, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DRONE VOLT, french leader in civil UAVs, is happy to announce its transfer to Alternext Paris’ continuous listing by direct admission. This operation aims to enhance DRONE VOLT’s visibility and to allow new categories of investors to become shareholders. The first of DRONE VOLTs stock market quotations on Alternext Paris (Private Placement segment) eligible for PEA-PME, were held on Thursday, December 31, 2015 under the ticker ALDRV.PA (ISIN : FR0012649184). The shares were admitted to continuous negotiations. The company also requested the admission of the Warrants (DRVBS.PA). Registered on the Free […] Read More

BLUE OCEAN ROBOTICS ANNOUNCES 3D BIN PICKING SYSTEM A standard solution based on collaborative robot and proven 3D vision technology Cincinnati, OH — November 11, 2015 — Blue Ocean Robotics, a leading provider of emerging robots and automation solutions announced the release of a standard solution for 3D bin picking of small industrial parts. The Mini-Picker bin picking solution is available with the Universal Robots UR5 collaborative robot. A robot that leads the industry in ROI and ease of deployment and re-deployment as production needs change. The system is well-suited for machine loading of small parts. Automating the loading and unloading of machines results in increased production rates and increased […] Read More

United Rentals Partners With 5D Robotics to Bring the Latest Autonomous Driving Technology to Its Rental Branches   Carlsbad, CA – December 17, 2015 – United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the largest equipment rental company in the world, and 5D Robotics, Inc., a leading provider of automation for the defense and energy sectors, have teamed up to bring the latest autonomous driving technology to United Rentals equipment operations. The 5D solution prevents collisions, enables multiple vehicles to follow a person or lead vehicle (“wagon-training”), and allows operators to quickly and easily create and modify autonomous paths throughout a facility. The 5D solution is much more accurate and reliable than GPS […] Read More

Surgical Robot Challenge 2016 Now Open For Entries From International Teams Competition will showcase the latest advances in surgical robot technologies from the world’s leading institutions London, United Kingdom, 18th December 2015 – The world’s pioneering researchers in robotic surgery are invited to showcase their innovative work by taking part in the Surgical Robot Challenge 2016.  The Surgical Robot Challenge is open for entry from today, and the competition finals will be held from 20 – 27 June 2016 at the Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics in London, as part of the first ever UK Robotics Week.  Full details of the competition and how to enter can be found at: […] Read More

Horne Park’s outfield has had a massive transformation since the installation of TrueBot outfield robots at the end of last year by Automated Managed Services. The automated complimentary addition has brought a greener lush outfield to the golf facility, providing efficiency and cost reductions associated with the usual tasks of outfield maintenance. “Ball management at driving ranges is usually not at the top list of importance for most golfers that use the range. However it is most definitely a huge issue for range owners like myself. The constant battle to make sure the balls are collected every night and are ready again for when the range opens again the next […] Read More

Ithaca, NY Dec 1, 2015 – For Immediate Release ICM is announcing the development of a magnetically held robot specifically to climb and clean Boiler Tube Walls in power plants. This Boiler Tube Wall Climbing (BTWC) robot is lightweight, portable, has big payload capability and is designed specifically for the harsh, dirty conditions and the confined space of working in boilers within power plants, though it can also be used in refineries and other heavy industry. Another great feature of the ICM BTWC robot is its ability to climb on an array of boiler tube walls comprised of tubes in the typical diameter ranges found in the Power Industry. ICM […] Read More