Silicon Valley Robotics Innovator Invents Programmable Hoverboard for the Consumer Market

The Hoverboard is as much a "board sport" as it is a tech gadget.

New Wi-Fi enabled robot vacuum is Neato's smartest and best cleaning robot yet

Anywhere/anytime mobile app, legendary navigation and superior cleaning power distinguish new Neato Botvac Connected

Robotics Enter Hybrid Instruction

By Dian Schaffhauser for Campus Technology:  A doctoral program at Michigan State University has begun experimenting with the use of robots to pull on-campus and off-campus students closer together in class. The Educational Psychology and Educational Technology (EPET) doctoral program focuses on the study of human learning and development and diverse technologies supporting learning and teaching. During a spring course in 2015 all but one student participated by being present in the form of an Apple iPad affixed to a swivel robot that was stationary; one student was on a robot that could move around the classroom. As Christine Greenhow, the faculty member who led the seminar course, explained, the experiment was intended to expand beyond traditional Web presence of online students. "When you are using videoconferencing, it's very common to see all these different faces on the screen if you're here in the classroom and not really know where to look. It creates this distance between the speaker who's online and the speakers in the class," she said in a video about the project. "What if we could put online students in the classroom in a robot? How would their presence change?"   Cont'd...

Corporate Leaders Say Robotics Offers Job Opportunities for Young People

Nation's educators need to better prepare students to fill key roles

RobotShop Acquires LetsMakeRobots.com

RobotShop.com announced today the acquisition of Let's Make Robots (LMR), a website that brings together the world's largest community of robot makers and enthusiasts.

OSI Optoelectronics Introduces Back-Illuminated Silicon Photodiodes

Each photodiode is designed on a square surface mount package with dimensions similar to the actual chip.

Intel camera gives robots 3D vision

Bot-maker Savioke announces an open-source wrapper for Intel's RealSense Camera, adding another low-cost 3D sensing solution to the roboticist's toolkit. The wrapper will allow developers to make use of the RealSense Camera, which enables robots to sense rich three-dimensional environments. "Intel RealSense Cameras bring great low-cost depth sensing to robotics, in a platform that is widely available and easy to integrate using ROS," says Steve Cousins, CEO of Savioke. Until recently, bot makers looking to incorporate 3D sensing on the cheap have relied on a sensor made by Israeli company PrimeSense. But in late 2013 PrimeSense was acquired by Apple for $350M, an indication of just how much potential the Cupertino-based giant sees in 3D sensing technology. Since the acquisition, robot developers have been eager for a flexible and cheap depth sensor. Intel, meanwhile, is making an aggressive move into the world of robotics, and the company was thrilled to offer ROS support for RealSense. 

Telepresence Robots Enable Oral Roberts University Students to Tour Campus, Take Classes, and Participate in Graduation from Anywhere in the World

ORU turns to Carousel Industries to support learning in a digital society

Developing Bio-Mechanical Hands

A small California company uses their expertise and the latest in reliable technology to design, prototype, and produce multifunctional bio-mechanical gloves aimed at providing users with a more normal life experience.

Integro Technologies Receives Patent for Tire Inspection Application

Integro Technologies, a world leader in vision system integration, received official patent notification from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the Tire Guardian Series.

SXSW Eco Announces Third Keynote, Finalists for Startup Showcase and Place by Design Competitions and Additional Programming

James Redford, will serve as the third Keynote for the 2015 event

Sarcos to Debut First-of-its-Kind Snake Robot

Guardian S Robot, the Ultimate Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Security, Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing, to be Made Available in a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) Offering

A Vision for the Future: Baxter Shines in Research to Guide the Blind

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's TechBridgeWorld Group Use Collaborative Robot Technology to Enhance Navigation in Urban Settings

Hawk Aerial Introduces the CropHawk350 Solution for Agricultural Industry

Solution includes options for drone purchase, periodic crop monitoring and reporting

Intelligrated Software announces enhancements to key warehouse execution system software module

Enhanced Route Manager offers simplified configuration and scalability, improved user experience and expanded support for IT platforms

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