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Business Definition for: Robotics

  • the industrial use of robots to perform repetitive tasks. Robotics is an application of artificial intelligence.

Wiktionary Definition for: Robotics

  • #The science and technology of robots, their design, manufacture, and application

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KUKA Robotics Selected to Provide Robotics for Newly Expanded Ohio Northern University Robotics Technology Center
New Center Powered by KUKA Robotics Technology Provides Hands On Automation Design & Programming Experience CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has been selected by Ohio Northern University ONU to provide robotics for its newly remodeled and expanded...
Tags: Ohio Northern University, robotics, Robots
Research articles 2007-02-12
College of Computing at Georgia Tech and Kuka Robotics Collaborate to Lead Robotics Education and Innovation; Global Leader KUKA Robotics Sponsors Appointment of International Robotics Expert Dr. Henrik Christensen
ATLANTA -- The College of Computing at Georgia Tech, a national leader in the creation of real-world computing breakthroughs that drive social and scientific progress, today announced that it has appointed international robotics expert Dr. Henrik Christensen to the newly endowed KUKA Chair of Robotics. With Dr. Christensen's appointment as...
Tags: Georgia Tech, robotics
Research articles 2006-04-04
Like Facebook, Data Robotics Dreams of an IPO
It's easy to confuse the technology industry with the shiny, attention-grabbing consumer web that's comprised of services such as Twitter and Facebook, but there's a whole slew of other, very vibrant Silicon Valley startups out there. One such company is 3-year-old Santa Clara, Calif.-based Data Robotics, maker of the Drobo...
Tags: company, storage, Facebook
News items 2009-11-25
Thermo Electron Acquires CRS Robotics.
Thermo Electron Corp. announced that it has completed the acquisition of CRS Robotics Corp., a global supplier of lab automation robotics, software, and equipment to the drug-discovery market. "This acquisition of CRS Robotics, marks an important next ste Thermo Electron Corp. announced that it has...
Tags: acquisition, Thermo Electron Corp.
Research articles 2002-05-01
USA: THE ROBOTICS FOUNDRY AWARDED CONTRACT FOR ROBOTICS RESEARCH.(The Robotics Foundry)(Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems)(Brief Article)
According to the DoD., The Robotics Foundry, Pittsburgh, Pa., is being awarded a $27,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for Robotics research and development efforts in support of the Expeditionary Warfare According to the DoD., The Robotics Foundry, Pittsburgh, Pa., is being awarded a $27,000,000...
Tags: Raytheon Co., robotics
Research articles 2004-12-19
Georgia Tech Robotics Program Energized by New Robotics and Intelligent Machines Center; College of Computing and College of Engineering at Georgia Tech Lead Interdisciplinary Effort to Create Nation's Leading Robotics Research Center
ATLANTA -- The College of Computing and College of Engineering at Georgia Tech today announced the establishment of the Robotics and Intelligent Machines center (RIM@Georgia Tech), a new interdisciplinary research center that will draw on the strengths and knowledge of robotics experts from both colleges. According to robotics industry associations...
Tags: Georgia Tech, robotics
Research articles 2006-06-13
Evolution Robotics' Chief Scientist Receives Prestigious Award from IEEE Robotics and Automation Society.
PASADENA, Calif., May 4, 2004 CCNMatthews via COMTEX Dr. Paolo Pirjanian Honored for His Contributions to Mobile Robotics and Vision Systems Evolution Robotics, a leading provider of breakthrough robotics technology components and solutions, has announced that their Chief Scientist, Dr. Paolo...
Tags: Dr., Evolution Robotics, IEEE, robotics, Robots, vision
Research articles 2004-05-04
Robotics execs exit; 800 jobs will go. (3Com Corp.'s takeover of U.S. Robotics Corp.)
After merger, owner to pare headquarters, operations An estimated 800 jobs will be eliminated as Skokie-based U.S. Robotics Corp. is absorbed into 3Com Corp. of Santa Clara, Calif. Already, some former high-level U.S. Robotics executives and some loweAfter merger, owner to pare headquarters, operations An...
Tags: 3Com Corp., job, robotics
Research articles 1997-07-07
Evolution Robotics Joins Industry Leading Companies in Sponsorship of RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition; Momentum Builds for 3rd Annual Business Development Event for the Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Systems Industry
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. and FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Robotics Trends and IDG World Expo today announced that Evolution Robotics has secured sponsorship of the 3rd annual RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition, the international business development event for mobile robotics and intelligent systems. The company will also host a 'robotics breakfast' on June 20,...
Tags: robotics, mobile
Research articles 2006-03-06
KUKA Robotics Dontates $1.5 Million to College of Computing at Georgia Tech; Gift Endows the KUKA Chair of Robotics to be Held by International Robotics Expert Henrik Christensen
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has donated $1.5 million to the College of Computing at Georgia Tech. The gift endows the KUKA Chair of Robotics to be held by international robotics expert Dr. Henrik Christensen. Also donated is...
Tags: Georgia Tech, robotics
Research articles 2006-04-05
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT Robotics Toolset Now Widely Available; One-of-a-kind Hall of Robotics Debuts at Toys ''R'' Us Times Square; National Survey Reveals Kids More Prepared Than Adults for Robotic Future
NEW YORK -- LEGO Group today announced the national availability of its much anticipated LEGOR MINDSTORMSR NXT, a robotics toolset that provides endless opportunities for armchair inventors, robotics fanatics and LEGO builders ages 10 and older to build and program robots that do what they want. To celebrate its retail...
Tags: LEGO Co., robotics
Research articles 2006-08-02
Robotics Technology Comes to Life at the 2006 International CES
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The International Consumer Electronics Show CES today announced that it is partnering with Robotics Trends to feature robotics technology at the 2006 International CES, the world's largest tradeshow for consumer technology. The 2006 International CES will be held January 5-8, 2006 in Las Vegas. As part...
Tags: Consumer Electronics Association, robotics, Robots
Research articles 2005-08-04
DTN News: Boeing to Demonstrate Ground Robotics Capabilities At US Army 'Rodeo'
DTN News: Boeing to Demonstrate Ground Robotics Capabilities At US Army 'Rodeo'*Source: DTN News / BoeingNSI News Source Info ST. LOUIS, USA - August 30, 2009: The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will demonstrate its ground robotics capabilities at the U.S. Army's first Robotics Rodeo, to be held Sept. 1-3 at...
Tags: Boeing Co., robotics
News items 2009-08-29
U.S. ROBOTICS ANNOUNCES CISCO AS51 CARD FOR THE TOTAL CONTROL ENTERPRISE NETWORK HUB; First U.S. Robotics Cisco Product Offers Integrated, High-Density Dial-in Access for Telecommuters, Mobile Workers, Remote Offices
SKOKIE, ILL--BUSINESS WIRE--March 13, 1995--The Corporate/Systems Division of U.S. Robotics Access Corp., a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics Corp. (NASDAQ: USRX), today introduced a new product which integrates Cisco Internetwork Operating System IOS functionality into the U.S. Robotics Total Control Enterprise Network Hub.
Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Microsoft Office, mobile, telecommuting
Research articles 1995-03-14
U.S. Robotics' New Eight And Sixteen Port Remote Access Products Address Midrange Access Needs With Powerful Feature Set
SKOKIE, Ill.--BUSINESS WIRE--March 22, 1995--The Corporate/Systems Division of U.S. Robotics Access Corp., a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics Corporation (NASDAQ: USRX), today announced two new remote LAN access products, the Total Control NETServer/8 and Total Control NETServer/16. Scheduled for shipment in April, 1995, the products integrate U.S. Robotics' powerful...
Tags: Microsoft Access, remote access
Research articles 1995-03-22
U.S. ROBOTICS ANNOUNCES CISCO AS51 CARD FOR THE TOTAL CONTROL ENTERPRISE NETWORK HUB; First U.S. Robotics/Cisco Product Offers Integrated, High-Density Dial-in Access for Telecommuters, Mobile Workers, Remote Offices
SKOKIE, ILL--BUSINESS WIRE--March 13, 1995--The Corporate/Systems Division of U.S. Robotics Access Corp., a subsidiary of U.S. Robotics Corp. (NASDAQ: USRX), today introduced a new product which integrates Cisco Internetwork Operating System IOS functionality into the U.S. Robotics Total Control Enterprise Network Hub.
Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., mobile, telecommuting
Research articles 1995-03-13
US ROBOTICS PLANS TO INTENSIFY EFFORTS IN CHINA
AsiaInfo Services 10-07-1996 US Robotics Plans to Intensify Efforts in China CHINA, October 7, AsiaInfo Services, Inc -- Reporters got from Robotics of US, a leading supplier of information visiting products and system, would speed up efforts AsiaInfo...
Tags: robotics
Research articles 1996-10-07
MACHINE AND PLANT FLOOR NEWS: EVOLUTION ROBOTICS HELPS DRIVE NAVIGATION FOR INTELLIGENT MOBILE DEVICES.
Evolution Robotics, Inc. (Pasadena, CA, 626-229-3199)(www.evolution.com), a provider of innovative robotics technologies and component solutions, has introduced the NorthStartm hardware and software localization solution designed to allow mobile t Evolution Robotics, Inc. (Pasadena, CA, 626-229-3199)(www.evolution.com), a provider of innovative robotics technologies and component solutions, has...
Tags: mobile
Research articles 2004-10-01
New CoroWare Product Expands Power of Microsoft Robotics Studio
As part of its ongoing leadership in the creation of new robotic development applications, CoroWare Technologies, an Innova Robotics & Automation (OTCBB: INRA) company, today announced the launch of CoroWare PlusPackTM for Microsoft Robotics Studio®, a collection of applications, services, tools, assets and utility classes that complement and extend the...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., robotics
Research articles 2006-12-13
NXTbot.com Announces Guest Blogger Gareth Branwyn; Noted Writer, Robotics Pundit and Tech Columnist to Scribe for New Robotics Blog
ENFIELD, Conn. -- Robotics enthusiasts and devotees of the recently launched robotics blog www.nxtbot.com have two months to enjoy new musings and commentary from guest blogger, Gareth Branwyn. In addition to posting news updates and insights on consumer robotics announcements and trends, Branwyn will lend his vast knowledge and terse...
Tags: Blogger, robotics
Research articles 2006-03-17