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System will support the manufacture of high-power lithium ion batteries AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (February 1, 2010) - ABB Robotics, a leading supplier of industrial robots, has reached an agreement with A123 Systems to provide robotic automation systems for the assembly and manufacturing of lithium-ion battery modules and packs. A123 Systems, headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, develops ...

The Obama administration is trying to keep humans flying in space, but will its measured proposals succeed where others fell short?

I graduated from medical school more years ago than I care to admit, and looking at medical technology now, every I can think is, "We've arrive a long way, baby!" The phrase popped to mind again recently when I learned about the new SSM Robotic Surgery Institute at DePaul Health middle.

I thought the Micro Air Vehicles would be tiny hovering robots, but according to this video from the Air Force Research Laboratory, they will be more like robotic birds with spy and attack capabilities, capable of blending with the environment. (more…)

(PhysOrg.com) -- UCI engineers are working on robotic technology to rehabilitate the nation's aging water infrastructure.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. February 8, 2010 – KMT Robotic Solutions, Inc. KMT Robotic Solutions, Inc. and EINA Estudios de Ingeniería Adaptada, S.L., today announced their alliance that will offer comprehensive post-mold automation solutions for Wind Turbine Blade manufacturers.

Three Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Space Shuttle Main Engines today successfully powered the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on Mission STS-130 to deliver a third connecting module and a seven-windowed cupola to the International Space Station. Â The SSME is the only fully reusable high-performance rocket engine rated for human space flight. Â Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies ...

Orlando got another boost in becoming a medical destination with the announcement of a $4.2 million Department of Defense grant that will be used to revolutionize surgical robotic research.

A DIY project combines milled plastic pieces with the basic Lego Mindstorms set to create a robotic spider that crawls and turns.

Doctors at smaller, community hospitals are embracing new technology, but sometimes need a boost. St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids is helping in one area with its robotic surgery program. Visiting doctors are learning about robotic surgery with the hospital’s new $1.9 million dual console. Six doctors from Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa were in Cedar Rapids this week [...]