News : robot

Strong international trio kicks off Sweden’s biggest robotics event - Robotics I...

4 Mar, 2013 11:02 CET - Robotdalen

On April 25, entrepreneurs, robot developers and end-users meet at the event Robotics Innovation Challenge (RIC) in Eskilstuna, Sweden, to share thoughts and ideas on the challenges and opportunities for successful commercialization of new robot innovations. A strong trio of keynote speakers open the event; Dan Kara, Erin Rapacki and Renaud Champion. New solutions are presented at an innovation catwalk and the...

Sphero Introduces New Augmented Reality Games to the World at MWC

21 Feb, 2013 14:00 CET - Orbotix

New apps add to arsenal of more than 20 games, ensuring the good times never stop rolling with Sphero
BARCELONA, Spain - Jan. 21, 2013 - Orbotix, the masterminds behind Sphero, the world’s first robotic ball and game system controlled by smartphones and tablets, will introduce new games and apps to an international audience at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. Attendees will be able to see the new apps...

Sphero Debuts Ground-breaking Augmented Reality App

16 Nov, 2012 18:00 CET - Orbotix

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 16, 2012 - Orbotix, the makers of Sphero, the first robotic ball gaming system controlled by smartphones and tablets, today announced the release of their groundbreaking augmented reality app, Sharky the Beaver. “Using Sphero as the moving fiducial, games can now be created where characters come to life and roam around a user's house to interact with the real world environment,” said Orbotix CEO...

Top 10 Technologies to Watch and the Industries that Benefit

17 Jul, 2012 16:03 CET - IBISWorld

What’s new today is obsolete tomorrow, but these game-changing technologies will spur growth for many industries.
By IBISWorld Analyst Kevin Boyland and Research Editor Lindsay Holloway

In 2001, Apple Inc. unveiled the first iPod to the world, and the iPhone and iPad were just figments of Steve Jobs’ imagination. A decade ago, internet users didn’t have Facebook or Twitter, the concept of Web 2.0 was just...

Robotics Innovation Challenge – opportunities and solutions for the commercializ...

11 Nov, 2011 14:09 CET - Robotdalen

On February 9, 2012, the Swedish robotics initiative Robotdalen arranges a conference called Robotics Innovation Challenge. The day focuses on challenges and opportunities for the commercialization of robotics as well as solutions to enable commercial success. What are the needs of innovators, suppliers and end-users and how can we cooperate to strengthen the development of innovative robotic solutions? Experienced...

Giraff wins AAL Forum’s prestigious “most promising” award, for high level of in...

17 Oct, 2011 11:26 CET - Robotdalen

The Swedish company Giraff Technologies and the EU AAL ExCITE-project received top honors at the annual AAL Forum, being named the “most promising” innovation of the year out of nearly 100 products and projects. The three criteria for the award were innovation, potential to improve the quality of life for older adults and market potential.
- We are excited about what this award means for Giraff...

Husqvarna to launch demolition robot

28 Oct, 2008 09:15 CET - Husqvarna AB

This November marks the production start of Husqvarna’s first demolition robot - a remote-controlled demolition machine developed by Husqvarna Construction Products in Jonsered, Sweden. The robot is the first product from a new Demolition Robots category, which is projected to strengthen the Group’s leading position in machinery for the construction industry.
The market for demolition robots has grown...