Mars Explorers Wanted - No Experience Necessary
The University of Kent's Electronics Department is offering school pupils an opportunity to learn about robotics and the design of intelligent systems in a three-day residential summer school to be held from 2-4 August. Walking with Robots will bring together 80 young people on the Canterbury campus to meet and learn from leaders of the robotics... view more... (2003-05-13)
... an opportunity to learn about robotics and the design of intelligent systems in a three-day residential ... learn from leaders of the robotics education community. They will develop team working skills in designing ... careers in the fields of robotics and the design of intelligent systems. The exploration of ... a three-day total immersion in robotics that could set them on course ...
The Changing Face of Space Robotics
Dr Eddie Moxey of the University of Surrey recently gave a speech at the IEE seminar on the Changing Face of Robotics. His speech concentrated on the use of robotics in space. view more (2004-11-24)
... on the Changing Face of Robotics. His speech concentrated on the use of robotics in space. The talk reviewed the past, present and future ... two main strands of space robotics research and development On-Orbit Servicing (OOS) and Planetary Exploration. ... in exploration. A host of robotics missions back to Mars will proceed a manned mission by ... 2033, while other robotic ...
The second humanoid robot in France
The HOAP3 humanoid robot has just arrived at the Laboratory for Computer Science, Robotics and Microelectronics of Montpellier (LIRMM - CNRS - University of Montpellier 2). view more (2007-02-14)
... the Laboratory for Computer Science, Robotics and Microelectronics of Montpellier (LIRMM - CNRS - University of ... Japan and represent a strong robotics research potential for France.
Research activities in the field of ... in the field of human robotics are expanding rapidly. The establishment of the JRL (Joint Japanese-French ... of the JRL (Joint Japanese-French Robotics Laboratory) based in both Japan (Tsukuba) ...
The First Robot Librarian Is Born At The University Jaume I
A team of researchers from the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory at the University Jaume I (UJI) in Castell'³n, Spain, has created the first automat capable of performing the tasks usually carried out by a library clerk. The robot uses speech-recognition to identify the book that is being requested, then determines its location, goes to the shelf,... view more... (2004-07-01)
... of researchers from the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory at the University Jaume I (UJI) in Castell'³n, Spain, ... research conducted by the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory which aims to introduce this kind of technology into ... the home and office after it has been firmly implemented in industry. ...
Robot Volleyball
For the contest each University will design, build and programme two autonomous robots which will act as a Volleyball team in an attempt to beat all others. In order to compete the robots will need to communicate with each other, respond quickly and adaptively when the ball enters their court, and get the ball back over to the opposition with... view more... (1999-06-10)
... concepts and technology in mobile robotics, and amazingly will use the very latest development of what ... top Universities on the mobile robotics scene. Technical support for the competition is being supplied by ... with the latest LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotics Invention System. For further information and comment the participants can ... be contacted as follows:Ulrich Nehmzow (University of Manchester) - tel: 0161 275 ...
First for Plymouth Student
Under the terms of its cooperative agreement with the University, Becton Dickinson has loaned two PUMA560 industrial robots - complete with the necessary support and maintenance back-up - for use on the robotics course. Since a typical, medium-sized industrial robot costs in the region of £50k, this gives Plymouth an important advantage over... view more... (1999-08-04)
... - for use on the robotics course. Since a typical, medium-sized industrial robot costs in the ... a Systems Engineer. 'Doing the Robotics and Automated Systems honours degree was the best decision I've ... ever made,' he said. 'The course was excellent and equipped me with the wide range of skills necessary for employment in today's fast moving market place. 'The ...
Robot Valley in the M'¤lardalen Valley lands SEK 100 million in growth money
Robot Valley in the central Swedish valley of M'¤lardalen will receive up to SEK 10 million per year for ten years, a total of SEK 100 million. This growth project is one of the winners in Program VINNVÃ"XT arranged by the Swedish government's agency for innovation systems, VINNOVA. Program VINNVÃ"XT has been set up as a competition in... view more... (2003-05-02)
... production of industrial robots, field robotics, and robotics for nursing and caring purposes. "Robot Valley is a regional ... to create increased interest in robotics and to attract students to the region," says Lars Asplund, ... industrial interests, such as ABB Robotics, Volvo Construction Equipment, Atlas Copco. In all, 35 companies, three ... universities and colleges, three municipalities, three county councils, and three ...
EU award for robot that saves human drudgery
A new way to control industrial robots, developed by Lund University in collaboration with the company ABB in Sweden, has been awarded first prize by Euron, an official EU network in robotics. Using the award-winning technology, robots can react instantly and with great precision correct any defect in a piece of work in serial production, for... view more... (2005-04-13)
... an official EU network in robotics. Using the award-winning technology, robots can react instantly and with ... for skilled motions in productive robotics' was the fact that the LTH control system solutions quickly ... together with associates from ABB Robotics in V'¤ster'ås. "For a market-driven organization like ABB it ... awarded by Euron, the European Robotics Network, an official EU network in ...
Rensselaer Researcher To Showcase New Solar Underwater Robot Technology at Exhibition on State-of-the-Art U.S. Robotic Vehicles
A new solar-powered underwater robot technology developed for undersea observation and water monitoring will be showcased at a Sept. 16 workshop on leading-edge robotics to be held at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Arlington, Va. view more (2005-09-07)
... Sept. 16 workshop on leading-edge robotics to be held at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in ... on a panel of six robotics experts who recently completed a study to be released at ... Evaluation Center International Study of Robotics is a two-year look at robotics research and development in the United States, Japan, Korea, and ... communications, and sensor mobility with robotics. ...
NASA mission explores world's deepest sinkhole
A NASA-funded expedition, including researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, will begin searching for the submerged bottom of Mexico's El Zacatón sinkhole with a robotic submarine the week of May 14. view more (2007-05-15)
... researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, will begin searching for the submerged bottom of Mexico's ... can be monitored at the Robotics Institute's DEPTHX Web site, www.frc.ri.cmu.edu/depthx, which will feature daily updates, ... and colleagues from Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute, who helped develop the innovative DEPTHX sub.
"We'll spend ... unmapped areas. Software developed by Robotics Institute graduate student Nathaniel Fairfield uses ...
Carnegie Mellon's NREC unveils futuristic unmanned ground combat vehicles
Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) in the School of Computer Science's Robotics Institute is unveiling a unique unmanned ground vehicle that offers new strength, mobility and autonomy features for the Army's effort to keep its troops out of harm's way. view more (2006-05-01)
PITTSBURGH- Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) in the School of Computer Science's Robotics Institute is unveiling a unique unmanned ground vehicle that offers ... Bares, director of the National Robotics Engineering Center and UPI principal investigator. "Although it's not being ... than 26 years of field robotics research conducted at the Robotics Institute," said Randal E. Bryant, dean of ...
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)
... environments with people. Ballbot's creator, Robotics Research Professor Ralph Hollis, says the robot represents a new ... a new paradigm in mobile robotics. What began as a concept in his home workshop has ... and his team - including Robotics Institute Project Scientist George Kantor and graduate students Tom Lauwers, ... the prestigious International Symposium for Robotics Research in San Francisco, and most ...
Ground-breaking research to develop 'conscious' robot
Researchers at the Universities of Essex and Bristol will soon be launching a ground-breaking project to develop a 'conscious' robot. The aim of the project, which involves computer scientists and neuropsychologists, is to advance the technology of intelligent machines, while also extending the understanding of human consciousness. Owen Holland,... view more... (2003-08-22)
... of the UK's largest mobile robotics groups. It will operate in a state of the art ... a state of the art robotics research laboratory scheduled for completion next year as part of ... a new £6.3 million building to be shared between the Computer Science and Electronic Systems Engineering departments. At the University of Bristol Psychology Department, Professor Tom Troscianko, an ...
Killer military robots pose latest threat to humanity
A robotics expert at the University of Sheffield will today (27 February 2008) issue stark warnings over the threat posed to humanity by new robot weapons being developed by powers worldwide. view more (2008-02-27)
A robotics expert at the University of Sheffield will today (27 February ... be made for around £250.
The robotics expert is also concerned with a number of ethical issues ... that arise from the use of autonomous weapons. He added: "Current robots are dumb machines with very limited sensing capability. What this means is that it is not possible to guarantee discrimination ...
EC Funding Boost For Revolutionary Robot
Staffordshire University is leading a pan-European project worth £2.5 million to develop a revolutionary concept in robotic engineering which will give disabled people greater freedom. The Flexibot is the brainchild of Professor Mike Topping and his team which is based at the University's Centre for Rehabilitation Robotics. A world-wide... view more... (2001-06-11)
... the University's Centre for Rehabilitation Robotics. A world-wide patent has been filed for the invention. The ... Health Authority, Birmingham, UK."¢ Rehab Robotics Ltd, Staffordshire University, UK. Following the funding fillip, Professor Topping, ... of pioneering work in rehabilitation robotics already undertaken by Staffordshire University and its Centre for Rehabilitation ... and its Centre for Rehabilitation Robotics. Previous successes have included the Handy ... |
