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ARTAS Robotic Takes the Gold at the Edison Awards
By: Brittany Walters-Bearden
The Wall Street Journal has named the ARTAS Robotic System as the winner of this year's Edison Award, an award that was established in 1987 by the non-profit group, Edison Universe. The goal of the group is to gain attention for companies who have made notable developments and innovations, giving th… - 05/21/2013

Doctors with a 'Robotic' Bedside Manner
By: Brittany Walters-Bearden
Over the years, more than a few doctors have been accused of having a "robotic" bedside manner. Now, thanks to new advancements in technology, some patients may mean it literally. The Mercy Telehealth Network in California is using robots to enable doctors to make decisions when time is of the essen… - 05/21/2013

Build Your Own Robot Quicker, Easier with Linkbot Modular Systems
By: Steve Anderson
For many, the dream of building a robot is just that: a dream. Actually assembling one of these mechanical marvels can be tough enough, but then trying to program the robot to do anything useful makes matters even worse. But with Linkbot--a project from Barobo, the same people who brought out the Mo… - 05/20/2013

Harvard Researchers Demonstrate 3D-printed Crawling, Self-Folding Robot
By: Tracey E. Schelmetic
Manufacturing increasingly relies on the use of robots to perform tedious, repetitive tasks at high speeds, and decades of evidence shows us that robots do save money. But one area where robots cost companies when it comes to operations is in their maintenance. Interestingly, many robots designed to… - 05/20/2013

Underwater Robotics to Grow Nearly 7 Percent in Next 4 Years
By: Michael Guta
Underwater robotics is used for scientific exploration, search and rescue, environmental cleanup and military applications. According to a new report from TechNavio titled, "Global Underwater Robotics Market 2012-2016," the market is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.77… - 05/20/2013

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