Researchers demonstrate direct brain control of humanoid robot
A classic science-fiction scene shows a person wearing a metal skullcap with electrodes sticking out to detect the person's thoughts. Another sci-fi movie standard depicts robots doing humans' bidding. Now the two are combined, and in real life: University of Washington researchers can control the movement of a humanoid robot with signals from a... view more... (2006-12-18)
"We are the champions"...but artificial
Many a soccer coach has certainly pulled one or the other of his young charges from the field for playing like an absolute beginner. Such drastic measures are normally not part of the researchers' coaching regimen when they let their robots kick. Robot soccer world cup events have taken place in various leagues since 1997. The idea of the Robo-Cup... view more... (2003-05-22)
Autonomous robot detects shrapnel
Bioengineers at Duke University have developed a laboratory robot that can successfully locate tiny pieces of metal within flesh and guide a needle to its exact location -- all without the need for human assistance. view more (2009-06-19)
PneuStep — MRI-safe motor makes robotic biopsies possible
Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Urology Robotics Lab report the invention of a motor without metal or electricity that can safely power remote-controlled robotic medical devices used for cancer biopsies and therapies guided by magnetic resonance imaging. view more (2007-04-09)
UT Southwestern doctors test robotic surgeon for laparoscopy
Having a surgeon with four arms is one of the advantages of the latest robotic technology now being studied at UT Southwestern Medical Center. view more (2006-02-15)
UK Manufacturing Sees Highest Ever Robot Sales
Today, Monday 18th October 2004, the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) based at the University of Warwick announced record sales of robots within the UK for the third quarter of 2004. With 507 robots sold this is the highest number on record and shows that significant investment in manufacturing in the UK is still taking place. view more (2004-10-18)
Casting directly from a computer model: Finnish method offers major savings and speeds up product development
The patternless casting technique developed by VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland) offers companies up to 35% savings in product development costs. Additionally, the time required for product development can be reduced by as much as two months. Such savings in time and money are of major importance to the competitiveness of workshops also... view more... (2003-11-07)
Robotic surgeon to team up with doctors, astronauts on NASA mission
This week Raven, the mobile surgical robot developed by the University of Washington, leaves for the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. The UW will participate in NASA's mission to submerge a surgeon and robotic gear in a simulated spaceship. view more (2007-04-19)
Robotic gastric bypass surgery shows promise
A system that allows surgeons to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery from a remote console, controlling up to three robotic arms and a binocular camera, was successfully tested in 10 patients. view more (2005-08-16)
Is my robot happy to see me?
People are social creatures. Robots - not so much. When we think of robots, we think of cold, metallic computers without emotion. view more (2009-10-20)
First steps toward autonomous robot surgeries
The day may be getting a little closer when robots will perform surgery on patients in dangerous situations or in remote locations, such as on the battlefield or in space, with minimal human guidance. view more (2008-05-07)
Investment in Robots plummets in UK
Research by the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) at the University of Warwick, has found UK manufacturing has all but stopped investing robots. Robot sales to UK manufacturers in the latest quarter have almost halved to 110 from 199 in the previous quarter. This contrasts sharply to what is happening on the continent, where sales... view more... (2002-10-17)
Robot surgery pioneer receives professorship at Imperial College
The world's first Professor of Medical Robotics delivers his Inaugural lecture today at Imperial College, London*1. Pioneer of a host of medical robots including the first clinical use of a robot to actively remove tissue from a patient, Professor Brian Davies will deliver his Inaugural lecture entitled Robotic Surgery: at the Cutting Edge of... view more... (2002-01-30)
Like a snail through the intestinal canal
The medical device currently used for intestinal research, the colonsope, causes patients great discomfort. At TU Delft, an alternative method has been developed, inspired by the way in which snails move. view more (2006-09-22)
Soccer robots compete for the title
Robot soccer is an ambitious high-tech competition for universities, research institutes and industry. Several major tournaments are planned for 2008, the biggest of which is the 'RoboCup German Open'. From April 21-25, over 80 teams of researchers from more than 15 countries are expected to face off in Hall 25 at the Hannover Messe. view more (2008-04-02)
For orthopedic injuries, a robot that follows patients as they move
A University of Florida engineer has designed a robot to shadow and shoot X-ray video of sufferers of orthopedic injuries as they walk, climb stairs, stand up from a seated position or pursue other normal activities. view more (2006-01-23)
Building blocks for reliable electronics
The functionality of most of today's more complex electronic devices depends on software. To ensure that it works smoothly together with hardware, Fraunhofer researchers developed the component-based software MARMOT. They are presenting the concept at CeBIT. view more (2004-03-18)
Robotic approach to urothelial cancer of the kidney proves to be beneficial for patients
Robotic trained surgeons at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia presented a new and novel approach to surgically treat urothelial cancer (in the lining of the bladder or kidney) today at the American Urological Association's Annual Meeting. view more (2009-04-27)
Carnegie Mellon develops new mobile robot that balances, moves on ball instead of wheels or legs
Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a new type of mobile robot that balances on a ball instead of legs or wheels. view more (2006-08-10)
Surgical Robots win £1.025m Funding through Oxford Angels Network
A Buckinghamshire company whose intelligent robots can assist surgeons during complex operations has raised £1.025 million with the help of Oxfordshire Investment Opportunity Network (OION), Europe's leading technology business angel network, and investment from Hoegh Capital and Octopus Asset Management. Armstrong Healthcare Ltd, a... view more... (2005-05-17)
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