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ObEN and TCL Join Forces At CES
Xess brings families together with ObEN’s deep learning based speech technology. - January 13, 2016 - ObEN
CUE Will Present Screening of Underwater Dreams at 2016 National Conference
Panel Discussion with the Documentary’s Inspiration, teacher Allan Cameron following - January 08, 2016 - CUE
Big Data is Crushing You, But PicoClusters Will Give You Footing
The data center company will exhibit new educational platforms Wednesday through Saturday at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas - January 06, 2016 - PicoCluster LLC
Amaryllo Revolutionary Light-Bulb Security Robots Receive 2016 CES Innovation Award
iCamPRO Deluxe, a cordless WebRTC home security robot with face detection and 360-degree auto-tracking, is selected as a 2016 CES Innovation winner. - December 25, 2015 - Amaryllo Inc.
So Much for Futuristic Droids: PicoCluster Boasts World-Changing Robot
The company’s own supercomputer will address problems in our galaxy and, for the first time, will be unveiled in early January at global trade show in Las Vegas - December 16, 2015 - PicoCluster LLC
Industrial Robots Market Annual Demand to Reach 553,000 Units in 2020 Says a New Report at eMarketOrg.com
eMarketOrg.com adds Global Industrial Robots Market – Analysis and Outlook to 2020 research report that says growth is driven by continuous installation increase in automotive manufacture, electrical and electronics industry, as well as fast growing applications in other industrial production. - December 15, 2015 - eMarketOrg.com
Fierce Competition Ahead for DJI and Other Top Drone Players
According to a market research report recently published by Innova Research, the dominance of the top three drone suppliers, namely, DJI, Parrot, and 3D Robots, will face strong challenge from hundreds of new entrants, including big names such as Google, Amazon, and Alibaba, as well as a large number of smaller drone technology developers. - November 02, 2015 - Innova Research
GRADD Partners with SkyGen Aviation, a UAS Consulting and Training Company
GRADD CO. (Global Robot And Drone Deployment) of Las Vegas announced today that they have partnered with SkyGen Aviation, a California-based UAS consulting and training company. SkyGen's team of experts were authors of the 1st seven Section 333 Exemptions. Their client base includes Fortune 500... - October 28, 2015 - GRADD
The Launch of the First Smart Parking Event in the Region
Today witnessed the launch of Smart Parking UAE conference at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Dubai. This conference brought together the designers, contractors, materials and technology providers with building and community owners and managers, event organizers and other car park and parking facility... - October 07, 2015 - Advanced Conferences & Meetings
Zyrobotics Wins Best U.S. Startup and Reader’s Pick at Robot Launch Startup Competition 2015
Technology Startup, Zyrobotics wins judges and RoboHub readers over with their introduction of the Zyro Robot Therapy system, which allows children to complete therapy tasks at home. - September 30, 2015 - Zyrobotics
Virtual Zeno Robot - The Future of Augmented Reality in Education
A novel VR viewer supports virtual robots teaching physics and geography and a new interactive playbook to help the development of autistic children. - September 23, 2015 - Digital Elite Inc
Agriculture and Power Grid Inspection Are Among the Fastest Growing UAV Applications from Now to 2020
The global commercial UAV market revenues will grow at a 32.5% CAGR from 2014 to 2020, mainly attributing to the rapid adoption of the UAVs in various commercial applications. Among these application sectors, agriculture & forestry, mapping & GIS, power grid inspection, and oil & gas inspection are the fastest growing UAV applications in the next five years. - September 18, 2015 - Innova Research
GRADD Names Stephen Lloyd, Former Director for Safety, FAA ATO, as New President
Stephen Lloyd, the former Director for Safety of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), joins GRADD CO. (Global Robot And Drone Deployment) as its new President. He brings nearly 40 years of experience in air traffic and aviation safety to the team. His expertise will add a level of excellence that furthers GRADD's goal of setting the standard for safe operations of UAS. - September 06, 2015 - GRADD
Dexter Industries Launches First Ever Robot Subscription Service
GoBox is a GoPiGo Raspberry Pi robot with a new Mission and a new sensor delivered to your door every month, starting this Holiday 2015 season. - September 02, 2015 - Dexter Industries
ThynkWare Innovation Performs a Live Demo of ThynkBot at Crowdfunding Meetup in Silicon Valley
ThynkWare Innovation, a brain-computer-interface company in Mountain View, demonstrated a new thought-controlled robot before a room full of onlookers at the Silicon Valley Crowdfunding Network meetup held in Milpitas, California on Thursday of last week. The meetup held a special... - August 22, 2015 - ThynkWare Innovation, Inc.
Passive Technologies for Sensing Very Constrained in Capability According to LeddarTech
Pierre Olivier, Vice President, Engineering and Manufacturing, LeddarTech Inc. recently authored an important white paper regarding detection and ranging. Olivier said, “Although it is possible to obtain distance information with passive technologies, such as stereo triangulation of camera... - August 20, 2015 - LeddarTech Inc.
Global Drone Market Predicted to Grow Over 5-Fold from 2014 to 2020
Global Drone Market Predicted to Grow over 5-fold - the world drone market was estimated to worth $1.1 billion in 2014, and the market revenue is forecast to grow to $6.0 billion in 2020, at a CARG 32.5% in the period, according to a market research report recently published by Innova Research. The future growth opportunities in the drone market are with the rapid adoption of drones in commercial segments, such as agriculture & forester, mapping/GIS, and power grid inspection. - August 13, 2015 - Innova Research
Vybronics Introduces New Linear Resonant Actuators LRA for Haptics and Vibration Feedback Applications
Vybronics has launched two new linear resonant actuators (LRA). Unlike traditional ERM vibration motors, these devices generate a vibrating force only in the horizontal X axis. Because of their fast rise times, these devices are ideal for haptic feedback applications that require a totally... - July 21, 2015 - Vybronics, Inc
SF-Based Marketing Agency LAtelier Marketing Launches Video Department, Adds Creative Director
LAtelier Marketing, a marketing agency working with companies in the Internet of Things, Robotics and Smart Machines, today announced the launch of a new video department, LAtelier videos. LAtelier videos will expand the company’s product offerings to better answer customers’ need for... - July 20, 2015 - LAtelier Marketing
Defense Robotics Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2015 - 2021, by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd has released a new report titled "Defense Robotics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2015 - 2021." - July 10, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Gumstix Computing Powers Botball® Autonomous Robotics and Next Generation of Engineers
Gumstix® Announces Educational STEM Partnership with KIPR and its Botball® Educational Robotics to provide the next generation platform for robotics education. The announcement takes place today at KIPR’s 2015 Global Conference on Educational Robotics (GCER), with over 750 students representing 20 states and teams from Austria, Poland, Kuwait, China, Mexico and Africa. - July 07, 2015 - Gumstix, Inc.
ThynkWare Innovation, Inc. Releases ThynkBot as It Seeks to Raise $250 Million in Funding for Mind-Enabled Devices
ThynkWare Innovation, Inc. (www.thynkware.com) announces funding goals as it releases ThynkBot on crowdfunding platforms. ThynkBot, a mind-enabled EEG robot that is controlled by user's thoughts, is based upon a patent-pending technology invented by ThynkWare's founder, Duane Cash, which is for a... - June 17, 2015 - ThynkWare Innovation, Inc.
Manufacturers' Metrology Questions Answered by Wenzel America
Wenzel America is taking on the toughest metrology questions of automotive, medical and turbine parts manufacturers in a never-before-seen, side-by-side comparison of seven different measurement methods. Dubbed Metrology Matters Live, their customer-focused Open House will take place June 17th from... - June 03, 2015 - Wenzel America
Mike Robotics Announces the Upcoming Launch of Mike Messenger: Not Your Regular Messaging App (It Has AI)
Mike Messenger helps you change static conversations into actionable content. You can easily set appointments, reservations, tasks while never leaving your chat window. - June 03, 2015 - Mike Robotics
Amaryllo Security Robot, iCamPRO FHD, Receives 2015 Computex Best Choice Award and D&I Award
The leading security robot company wins the trending SmarTech top honor for two consecutive years. - May 31, 2015 - Amaryllo Inc.
Global Robotics Technology Market is Expected to Reach $82.7 Billion, by 2020 - Allied Market Research
The growth of smart technologies like smart phones have fueled the growth of this market. Use of robots have increased across all sectors owing to the increase in labor costs and unavailability of skilled labor. - May 09, 2015 - Allied Market Research
DroneU Test Flight of New 3D Robotics Drone Proves to be Game Changer for Filming Industry
While at NAB 2015 this year, DroneU had the unexpected, yet very exciting opportunity to be the only training site to fly the yet to be released 3D Robotics Solo drone. The solo drone will surely be a game changing tool for production companies, real estate agents and videographers alike. The solo drone becomes first class with 3 points of redundancy on all sensors, producing the safest drone to date. - May 05, 2015 - DroneU
Sesame Smart Lock by Stanford Entrepreneur Becomes Big Hit on Kickstarter
A Stanford master student raised nearly $800,000 dollars after launching his product on Kickstarter. Sesame - the world's first instant smart lock - was introduced on Feb. 25, 2015. - March 31, 2015 - Candy House Inc.
Sesame Smart Lock Replaces the Keys with Smartphone Apps
CANDY HOUSE Inc. launched a Kickstarter campaign for Sesame - the world's first instant smart lock - on Feb. 25, 2015. Sesame has now raised more than $700,000 in crowdfunding and has more than 4,000 backers. - March 24, 2015 - Candy House Inc.
Amaryllo Readies iSensor HD Patio: The First WebRTC Outdoor Security Camera
iSensor HD Patio, smaller than your iPhone 6, is the first outdoor security camera employing WebRTC to provide the best video communications. - March 14, 2015 - Amaryllo Inc.
Stanford Student Raised Half Million on Kickstarter
A Stanford student raised more than $500,000 dollars 10 days after his product launch on Kickstarter. Sesame - the world's first instant smart lock - was first introduced on Feb. 25, 2015. - March 10, 2015 - Candy House Inc.
Some Fresh Air in the IoT Domain: VIPER is Live on Kickstarter
VIPER (Viper Is Python Embedded in Real-time) is on Kickstarter now. Most of the backers are entrepreneurs, programmers, IoT experts, Python enthusiasts. VIPER is the first design environment for embedded smart devices. It allows product designers quickly develop cross-platform and high level interactive commercial solutions that exploit the capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT). - March 03, 2015 - TOI Things On Internet
U.S. Military and DoD Leaders to Convene for Unmanned Systems Summit in Alexandria, VA. Topics Include Interoperability, Autonomous Activity, MUM-T, and ISR Capabilities
Defense Strategies Institute will lead over 16 plenary sessions at their 3rd annual DoD Unmanned Systems Summit, March 18-19, 2015 at The Mary M. Gates Learning Center, Alexandria, VA. The Summit allows for military users, civilian, and government personnel across the unmanned systems spectrum to come together to learn about, discuss, and debate current challenges while helping to advance the mission critical needs for the DoD community. - March 02, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
AGVs for e-Commerce and Omni-Channel Make ProMat Debut
Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz was recently featured in AutomationMedia.com magazine. Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz, making its North American debut at ProMat 2015 (booth #5521) in Chicago, IL in late March, utilizes goods-to-robotic picking with a focus on automating e-commerce fulfillment centers. Anuj... - March 01, 2015 - Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz LTD.
Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz Makes Case for Low Total Cost of Sale for Bots at ProMat 2015
Until now, the TCO (total cost of sale) to bring AGVs (automated guided vehicles) or BOTS into large DCs (distribution centers) and warehouses was simply too high. That is changing as low-cost entry point BOT solutions by Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz are introduced at ProMat 2015 next month. Hi-Tech... - February 28, 2015 - Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz LTD.
PrecisionHawk and Agri-Trend Partner to Offer First, Full Service Drone and Data Solution to Farmers
Agri-Trend clients will have access to the PrecisionHawk Drone Platform, Sensors and Data Mapping tools with the expectation to fully commercialize, across the US and Canada, in 2016. - February 27, 2015 - PrecisionHawk
General Roofing Developing Drone Technology for Rooftop Safety and Productivity
Using Drones (UAV’s) for Roof Repairs Will Save Lives and Increase Productivity - February 26, 2015 - General Roofing Systems
Indian AGV Company Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz Makes Debut at ProMat 2015
Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz was recently featured in AutomationMedia.com magazine. Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz, making its North American debut at ProMat 2015 (booth #5521) in Chicago, IL in late March, utilizes goods-to-robotic picking with a focus on automating e-commerce fulfillment centers. "For... - February 22, 2015 - Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz LTD.
President Obama Visited India; Now India Comes to ProMat 2015
Recently, President Obama and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India met and affirmed the strong relationships between India and the United States. Prime Minister Modi said in addressing the media, “Mr. President, we are honored that you accepted our invitation to be the chief guest of... - February 19, 2015 - Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz LTD.
Bastian Solutions Success at WestPack Conference Leads to ProMat 2015 in March
Bastian Solutions exhibited at the WestPack Conference in Anaheim, CA earlier in February. Bastian Solutions’ software group demonstrated Pick-to-light, which is an automated, paperless picking solution for order fulfillment. It also supports wave picking and put-to-light. It is a... - February 19, 2015 - Bastian Solutions
Senior U.S. Military Leaders, OSD, Industry, and Academic Leaders to Convene for 3rd Annual Unmanned Systems Summit in Alexandria, VA
On March 18-19, 2015, Defense Strategies Institute will lead a series of discussions surrounding the near term use of unmanned systems (air,land, and sea) across the U.S. Military Services. The Summit is designed to invoke the nature of a "Town Hall" forum where open debate and dialogue will occur amongst all in attendance. Actionable take-aways for all will drive the Summit. - January 28, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
Amaryllo Debuts World’s First WebRTC Home Security Robot at CES 2015
iCamPRO FHD, winner of the 2015 CES Best of Innovation Award, can see, hear, seek, and track intruders 360 degrees even in darkness. - December 28, 2014 - Amaryllo Inc.
The Deconstruction, a 48-Hour Global Game of Problem Solving & Creativity, Returns November 14-16
Second annual event produced locally, with global makers of all ages and abilities. - November 14, 2014 - The Deconstruction
Education Technology Event Brings New Tools and Individualized Learning Opportunities to NYC Parents and Their Children
Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC introduces NYC’s first education technology event aimed at families, The NYC Ed Tech Family Day A’Fair on Saturday, November 8th, a one day event–part carnival, part scavenger hunt, part education fair for parents and children that offers a fun-filled opportunity to explore education technologies that support individualized learning and talent development. - October 30, 2014 - Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC]
OAV Air Bearing New Distributor Announcement
OAV Air Bearing is pleased to announce the addition of I.B. Kracht as Distributor of all of Europe. - October 10, 2014 - OAV Air Bearings
Leasing Options Will Make Service Robots a Reality for SMEs: TechNavio
The Global Service Robot market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.50 percent during the forecast period, say senior analysts. - October 03, 2014 - TechNavio
Seegrid AGVs Easily Installed and Trained
Seegrid Corporation, global leader of robotic automated guided vehicles (AGVs), provided a video demonstration of implementation at Giant Eagle Distribution Center. The company reduced labor costs, increased productivity, and improved operation efficiencies. Giant Eagle Distribution Center located... - October 02, 2014 - Seegrid Corporation
Seegrid Management Team Strengthened
Seegrid Corporation, global leader of robotic automated guided vehicles (AGVs), continue to strengthen the management team with the addition of Jim Rock as Seegrid’s Chief Executive Officer. Rock oversees performance, product expansion, and global strategy for the organization’s next... - October 01, 2014 - Seegrid Corporation
Seegrid CEO Appointment Featured in Forkliftaction
Seegrid Corporation, global leader of robotic automated guided vehicles (AGVs), was featured in Forkliftaction.com. Seegrid appointed Jim Rock as its chief executive officer, was Highlighted. Rock was the president of Vocollect Healthcare by Honeywell, a provider of voice recognition software and... - September 28, 2014 - Seegrid Corporation
Seegrid Robotics Company Announces CEO Jim Rock Appointment in Supply Chain Publication
Seegrid Corporation, global leader of robotic automated guided vehicles (AGVs), was featured in Supply Chain 24/7 magazine. Seegrid announced the appointment of Jim Rock as chief executive officer by Seegrid’s Board of Directors. According to the staff writer for SupplyChain 24/7, prior to... - September 26, 2014 - Seegrid Corporation