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First Steps Toward Autonomous Robot Surgeries
May 6, 2008 — The day may be getting a little closer when robots will perform surgery on patients in dangerous situations or in remote locations, such as on the battlefield or in space, with minimal human ... > full story -
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Cable Driven Robot Assists Patients With Neurological Disorders
May 5, 2008 — Scientists have invented a unique robotic device to assist with the physical rehabilitation process of patients suffering from neurological damages to their upper extremities such as those due to ... > full story -
New Surgery Improves Head And Neck Cancer Treatment
April 30, 2008 — Latest robotics surgery trend has made its debut in the ear, nose and throat specialty, where cancer and otolaryngology surgeons say the like the improved accuracy. Patients benefit from reduced ... > full story -
Minimally Invasive Robotic Bypass Surgery Provides Health And Economic Benefits, Study Shows
April 26, 2008 — Minimally invasive heart bypass surgery using a DaVinci robot means a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery for patients, as well as fewer complications and a better chance that the new bypass ... > full story -
Shoulder Motor Balks On Opportunity Rover's Robotic Arm
April 24, 2008 — A small motor in the robotic arm of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity that began stalling occasionally more than two years ago has become more troublesome ... > full story -
'What Can I, Robot, Do With That?'
April 21, 2008 — A new approach to robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to a revolution in the field by shifting the focus from what a thing is to how it can be used. Identifying what a robot is ... > full story -
Next Step In Robot Development Is Child's Play
April 21, 2008 — Teaching robots to understand enough about the real world to allow them act independently has proved to be much more difficult than first thought. The team behind the iCub robot believes it, like ... > full story -
New Robots Can Provide Elder Care For Aging Baby Boomers
April 16, 2008 — Over 77 million baby boomers will retire in the next 30 years, and robots are ready to assist with elder care. Engineers have created a robotic assistant that can recognize medical emergencies and ... > full story -
Cornell Robot Sets A Record For Distance Walking
April 11, 2008 — We're not sure what brand of batteries it was using, but the Cornell Ranger robot just kept going and going April 3 when it set an unofficial world record by walking nonstop for 45 laps -- a little ... > full story -
Soccer Robots Compete For The Title
April 1, 2008 — Robot soccer is an ambitious high-tech competition for universities, research institutes and industry. Several major tournaments are planned for 2008, the biggest of which is the 'RoboCup German ... > full story
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