onsdag 16 december 2009

ABB robotic technology helps produce China’s 10 millionth vehicle in 2009


2009-12-15 - Advanced robotic production lines supplied by ABB enable China to join the ranks of the automotive super powers... [read the full article]


Significant advances made in molecular computing


Researchers have made important advances in molecular computing. These include defining the fundamental limits of such 'biological computers'. Molecular computing attempts to use components of organisms (eg genes) to run calculations inside living cells. Currently, most of the work in this area is theoretical or concerned with future applications of the technology, such as molecular computers being used to release drugs into the body or enhance our ability to study and learn from biological systems.... [read the full article]


Flight of fancy


In its first 18 years, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International’s annual aerial-robotics competition posed four successive challenges, which robotics researchers had to meet using entirely autonomous aerial vehicles — no remote control allowed. The first challenge, which stood for three years, was to move a metal disc from one end of an arena to another. The fourth challenge was to travel three kilometers and find a way into a specific building: it stood for eight years. But this summer, for the first time in the competition’s history, a challenge fell in its first year, to a team of students representing MIT’s Robust Robotics Group.

The competition presented a scenario mimicking the aftermath of a nuclear meltdown. The aerial robot had to navigate its way through a window and into a maze simulating the hallways of an evacuated building, locate the control ro... [read the full article]


måndag 14 december 2009

Surgery on beating heart thanks to robotic helping hand


If you've been waiting for the day to arrive when computers really start performing surgery, that moment might soon be upon us. Scientists have developed a computerized 3-D model that allows surgeons to use robotics to operate on a beating heart.... [read the full article]


ABB robots improve working conditions and increase efficiency in Norwegien foundry


2009-12-11 - In the tough environment of CTF in Norway, aluminum parts are cast, finished and inspected by ABB robots which can handle the heat and radiation in a way no human being can, and with four times the effectiveness.... [read the full article]


Robotic Perception, On Purpose


Researchers have developed technology that enables a robot to combine data from both sound and vision to create combined, purposeful perception. In the process, they have taken the field to a new level.... [read the full article]


ABB force control technology wins golden prize at China International Industry Fair


2009-12-09 - The award-winning robotic system was developed in China and combines an innovative design concept and advanced manufacturing technology.... [read the full article]


'Shoot-'em-up' video game increases teenagers' science knowledge


While most American students have an intuitive grasp of popular music, professional sports, and consumer electronics, they lack a basic understanding of cell biology. The Federation of American Scientists developed the video game Immune Attack to plunge 7th-12th graders into the microscopic world of immune system proteins and cells.... [read the full article]


Better way for computers to 'see' combines molecular biology and gaming hardware


Combining screening techniques from molecular biology with high-performance gaming hardware advances the building and understanding of visual systems.... [read the full article]


Flight of fancy


In its first 18 years, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International’s annual aerial-robotics competition posed four successive challenges, which robotics researchers had to meet using entirely autonomous aerial vehicles — no remote control allowed. The first challenge, which stood for three years, was to move a metal disc from one end of an arena to another. The fourth challenge was to travel three kilometers and find a way into a specific building: it stood for eight years. But this summer, for the first time in the competition’s history, a challenge fell in its first year, to a team of students representing MIT’s Robust Robotics Group.

The competition presented a scenario mimicking the aftermath of a nuclear meltdown. The aerial robot had to navigate its way through a window and into a maze simulating the hallways of an evacuated building, locate the control ro... [read the full article]


Building real security with virtual worlds


Advances in computerized modeling and prediction of group behavior, together with enhancements in video game graphics, are making accomplishable virtual worlds in which defense analysts can explore and predict results of accomplishable military and policy actions, say computer science researchers.... [read the full article]


OC Robotics exhibits at Airbus Manufacturing Technology Forum


OC Robotics successfully exhibited at the Airbus Manufacturing Technology Forum between 20th - 22nd October.


Over 400 visitors attended over three days including delegates from Airbus in France, Germany, Spain and the UK, and representatives from many other prominent aerospace companies such as EADS, GKN, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Messier-Dowty, Spirit Aerosystems, ThyssenKrupp, Assystem and GE.


OC Robotics exhibited two snake-arm robots developed for the aerospace industry. Dr Rob Buckingham, Managing Director of OC Robotics, also presented present developments in automated sealant application. Presentation material is accessible - please contact us for a copy.

... [read the full article]


New computer cluster gets its grunt from games


Technology developed to blast aliens in computer games is part of a new GPU (graphics handling units) computer cluster that will process research data thousands of times quicker and more efficiently than a desktop PC.... [read the full article]


ABB robot is the highlight at China Science and Technology Museum


2009-11-19 - ABB supports science education and showcases modern robotic technology. The installation allows the audience to experience the excitement of robotic technology, providing an informative and memorable science lesson.... [read the full article]


ABB launches combined robot and linear gantry unit for increased flexibility.


2009-11-18 - ABB's robot range is expanded to offer a 150kg payload capacity gantry mounted robot for materials handling and machine tending applications.... [read the full article]


Listen, watch, read: Computers search for meaning


Researchers have created the first integrated semantic search platform that integrates text, video and audio. The system can 'watch' films, 'listen' to audio and 'read' text to find relevant responses to semantic search terms. At last, computers are able to look for meaning in our multimedia searches.... [read the full article]


Improving security with face recognition technology


A number of US states now use facial recognition technology when issuing drivers licenses. Similar methods are also used to grant access to buildings and to verify the identities of international travelers. Historically, obtaining precise results with this type of technology has been a time intensive activity. Now, researchers have developed ways to make the technology more efficient while improving precision.... [read the full article]


ABB and Vincennes University in USA partner to enhance robotic training at new $9 million technology facility


2009-11-09 - Collaboration to benefit VU students and ABB certified training efforts... [read the full article]


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