About robots, robot development
and those who make it happen
  • Artificial Muscle Research Inst.

    The AMRI of the University of Mexico is home to a remarkable research lab that focuses on artificial muscles and ionic polymer gels. Lab Director Mohsen Shainpoor co-created patented soft actuators and artificial muscles. He also created an artificial…

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  • ABU Robocon 2016

    The game of ABU Robocon 2016 is designed in order to create the awareness of efficient energy consumption and clean and renewable energy utilization.

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  • Age of Drones Expo

    14-15 October 2016 in Hamburg, Germany will host the first Specialized Exhibition and Conference Age of Drones. The show will gather worldwide companies from the entire Drones supply chain with

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  • ERC 2014

    The European Rover Challenge is a robotics competition organized by the Mars Society Polska where students have to design, build and test a Mars Rover. It will be held at the Regional Science-Technology Centre in Podzamcze, Poland, from September 5 -…

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  • RoboBusiness Europe

    RoboBusiness Europe 2014 provides a platform to meet and share ideas on how to close the gap between robotics development and the actual needs of the end-users and learn about how to market robotics.

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  • RoboBusiness Europe 2015

    RoboBusiness Europe is a unique and most important event specifically directed at the EU robotics marketplace covering all the most vibrant sectors of the robotics industry.

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  • RoboBusiness Europe 2016

    RoboBusiness Europe is a unique and most important event specifically directed at the EU robotics marketplace covering all the most vibrant sectors of the robotics industry.

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  • Robotics As A Business

    Robotics as a Business Conference helps navigate the complexities of robotics technology towards the successful implementation of commercial robotics.

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  • TUSExpo 2015

    TUSExpo 2015 provides opportunities for new international cooperation in the Unmanned Systems industry taking place at the World Forum in The Hague, The Netherlands from feb 4 - 6, 2015.

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  • ABB Robotics

    ABB Robotics, founded in 1883, is a world leader in industrial robots, modular manufacturing systems, and autonomous technology. The technologies that have been developed by ABB in their more than a century of operations have transformed entire industries,…

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  • AIA Imaging and Vision

    Founded in 1984, the AIA is the world's largest global vision and imaging trade group serving more than 330 member companies from 32 countries. Their members include manufacturers of vision components and systems, system integrators, distributors, OEMs,…

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  • Aris

    Aris serves as an independent company that aims at developing modern software for machine vision applications that are system specific.

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  • Autonomous Mobile Robotics Lab.

    The AMRL of the University of Maryland specializes in robots for entertainment, education, goal-based robotics and motion planning. Notable projects include the Vacuuming robot the Scratchy, and the homebuilt Smart-V robot, Spiro. The lab also created…

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  • Autonomous Undersea Systems Inst.

    The AUSI is a non-profit chartered institute on a three-acre facility, with 2000 square feet of office and laboratory space. It manages a fresh water test facility that has a 28 meter, remote-controlled pontoon boat. The AUSI helps with research programs…

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  • Biomimetic Robotics Lab.

    The Biomimetic Robotics Lab at Stanford University is working on developing a new breed of biologically-inspired robots that will have the latest technology. They have already made a series of robots called the Sprawl family, hand-sized hexapedal robots…

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  • BioRobotics Lab.

    Harvard University's Biorobotics Laboratory focuses on research on the role of sensing and mechanical designs in motor control in robots and humans. They have developed applications in teleoperated robots and also intelligent sensors. Their primary research…

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  • Center for Machine Perception (CMP)

    CMP or the Center for Machine Perception serves as a major research center at the Czech Technical University in Prague. Associated with the Department of Cybernetics, CMP aims at conducting fundamental and applied research programs in computer vision,…

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  • Center for Self-Organizing and Intelligent Systems

    Utah State University’s CSOIS works on the design and development of robotics. The Center has been developing robotic vehicles for TACOM. Another large project, automating two different tractors capable of spraying an orchard autonomously, was done for…

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  • Chalmers U.

    Founded by William Chalmers, the Chalmers University of Technology aims at becoming the most attractive universities in the world through internationally acclaimed research and education together with a professional innovation procedure.

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  • Chulalongkorn U.

    Founded in 1917, the Chulalongkorn University is considered as the oldest university in Thailand. It has experienced significant development in the field of technology and robotics. The Control Automation and Robotics Lab of the university is engaged…

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  • CHUO U.

    Chou University in Japan is home to the Osumi Laboratory robotics lab, which develops advanced robot systems. Students learn how to exploit redundancy included in robotic systems and achieve cooperative handling based on position controllers. Their research…

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  • European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

    Founded in 1975, the European Committee for Standardization, also known as CEN, serves as a global non-profit association. Aimed at eliminating trade barriers for consumers and industries in Europe, CEN plays an important role as a business facilitator.

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  • Exact Dynamics

    Dutch company Exact Dynamics develops robotic manipulators. It is involved in developing iArm and DAS robotic arm, which help people suffering from loss of motor function.

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  • Future of Life Institute

    The Boston-based Future of Life Institute is a volunteer-run research and outreach organization working to mitigate the existential risks facing humanity. It is currently focusing on the potential risks presented by the development of human-level artificial…

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  • Hemolab

    Hemolab is the former name of LifeTec Group that specializes in the field of biomedical R&D. The company performs tests and studies to develop innovative healthcare products. LifeTec Group is also part of the PITON project, which aims at creating the…

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  • Industry Network

    A comprehensive online directory of suppliers, equipment, services for Industry in Australia & New Zealand.The purpose of Industry Network is to provide a one-stop shop for end

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  • Intelligent Autonomous Systems Group

    The ISLA works on solutions to a wide variety of robotic issues. This group carries out both teaching and research in cooperative robotics. Along with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, they created the “A Framework”, which was used to maintain a shared…

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  • Intelligent Robotics Lab. (IRL)

    The IRL at Vanderbilt University works to advance state-of-the-art intelligent systems. Through their research on autonomous robots and mobile robotics, they have created such robots as scooter robot ATRV-Jr. Other areas of focus include biologically-inspired,…

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  • Intelligent Servosystems Lab.

    The ISL at the University of Maryland performs extensive robotics research. Their focus is to advance state-of-the-art design and real-time control of intelligent systems. Among the lab’s impressive list of projects is the robotic hand the Modular Dexterous…

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  • InteSpring

    Intespring is involved in product design and technical projects. It advices on motion technique and spring mechanisms. It is involved in projects like X-Arm, LabCoat and SpringUp.

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  • Ishikawa Watanabe Laboratory (Ishikawa Oku Lab)

    Japan's Ishikawa Watanabe Laboratory has been working on technology and robotics projects since it began in 1989. Along with developing High speed Intelligent Robots, the Lab works on projects such as Bidirectional Recognition between objects and environment…

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  • Kinova

    Kinova designs and produces personal robots. Its product, the Jaco robot, is a robotic arm mounted on electric wheelchair and is used for research and rehabilitation purposes.

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  • Leg Lab. (MIT)

    MIT’s Leg Laboratory is one of the premier robotics research labs in the U.S. This lab created the Uniroo and 3D Biped robots, which appeared in the film “Rising Sun.” Devoted to developing dynamic-legged robots, Leg Laboratory has developed one-legged…

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  • Let's Make Robots

    Let’s Make Robots (LMR) is a robot building community where robot makers of all skill levels chat about robots, give and receive advice on how to solve problems they encounter while building robots, and share their creations with other like-minded robot…

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  • Locus Robotics

    Leveraging years of direct warehouse operations experience and deep firsthand knowledge of warehouse robotics, Locus Robotics Corporation has engineered a new approach to mission critical fulfillment

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  • Machine Intelligence Lab.

    The University of Florida’s MIL is home to the SubjuGator, an underwater unmanned vehicle and three-time AUVSI/ONR underwater contest champion. The lab’s primary focus is on such robotics issues as real-time computer vision, robotics kinematics and autonomous…

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  • Motion Control Association (MCA)

    The Motion Control Association (MCA) is a global not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting the understanding and use of motion control technologies and developing business opportunities for mechanical and electronic (mechatronics) motion control…

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  • NASA JPL

    JPL, NASA’s lab for developing projects for space exploration, is a pioneer in robotics equipment suited for outer space. Along with the first U.S. satellite ever launched, the Explorer 1, JPL sent the first robotic craft to the moon and to the solar…

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  • NASA

    NASA was initially established for space science research and has always maintained a peaceful, civilian orientation rather than military. Accomplishments include the launch of the reusable space shuttle and collaborating with other nations to establish…

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  • Ohio U.

    Ohio University is the ninth oldest university in the US, and is the first university that was established in the state of Ohio and the entire Northwest Territory. The university aims at developing its students intellectually and personally.

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  • Purdue Robot Vision Lab.

    Purdue’s RVL students carry out advanced research in sensory intelligence for the robots of tomorrow. The lab has made revolutionary contributions in 3D object recognition and vision- guided navigation for indoor mobile androids, among other areas. One…

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  • Robomotive

    Robomotive is a Dutch company that delivers turnkey automation systems. The company aims at using the latest technological tools such as humanoid robotics, adaptive grippers and 3D vision to automate places that have commercial and/or technical limitations.

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  • RoboNED

    RoboNED is the Dutch robotics organization that aims at strengthening the robotics market in The Netherlands. It stimulates the development of robots that can provide solutions for future healthcare problems and focuses on aligning the Dutch robotics…

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  • Robotics & Intelligent Machines Lab.

    The Robotics and Intelligent Machines Lab at UC Berkeley is a leading academic lab in the field of medical robotics. One of its biggest projects is Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS). Lab researchers have created a way for an operation to be performed with…

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  • Robotics Inst. Robot Learning Lab.

    CMU’s Robot Education Lab has tackled a wide range of robotics fields, including intelligent manufacturing, nano-robots and anthropomorphic robots. Recently the lab developed the snakebot: a robot capable of moving like a snake. The founders of the Robotics…

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  • Robotics Lab.

    The Laval University Robotics Laboratory pioneers research in the study of parallel mechanisms and articulated robotic hands. They have made numerous partnerships with other labs as well as government agencies, including the Canadian Space Agency. One…

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  • Snail Aid

    Snail-Aid is a non-profit enterprise that works for social problems. It directs individual creativity and local resources toward new technologies. By improving and formalizing technical knowledge and training, Snail-Aid aims at fostering innovation for…

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  • Space Systems Lab.

    The SSL at the University of Maryland was founded by MIT. The lab is home to a deep water tank that is the only one of its kind housed inside a university, and is utilized to simulate the microgravity environment of outer space. SSL focuses on space robotics…

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  • St.Petersburg State Polytechnic U.

    SPbSPU is Russia’s major technical university located in St. Petersburg. It is also the country's top research facility and the leading educational institution in the fields of industrial engineering, aerospace engineering and several other disciplines.…

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  • The Intelligent Systems and Robotics Center

    Sandia National Laboratories is home to the ISRC, is the leader in developing miniature and macro-sized teleoperated and autonomous vehicles. With more than 26 years of experience, the Center responds to the challenges impacting the country’s security…

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  • Tsinghua U.

    Tsinghua University offers various research facilities which focus on robot technology. Among their projects is the walking robot, developed by the university’s Robot Walking Group, which is a contender of the prestigious RoboCup competition.

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  • TU Delft Robotics Institute

    TU Delft Robotics Institute is the leading center for robotics research in the Netherlands. Their aim is to introduce new and original robotics technologies that will enable humans and robots to work together in uncontrolled, unpredictable, real-life…

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  • U. of Tokyo

    Japan’s most prestigious university, the University of Tokyo, has the highest ranking in Asia. The school’s JSK Laboratory does extensive robotics work in a wide range of fields. Recently, the lab unveiled its HRP3L-JSK robot; a bipedal robot that can…

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  • Vision-based Robot Localization

    The University of Auckland’s Vision-based Robot Localization is a robotics lab that focuses on real-time image processing, the use of vision in robotics, and biologically-inspired processes. The lab’s director, Mr. David Yuen, has presented research papers…

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  • Vision & Robotics Research

    The Vision and Robotics Research at the University of Rochester was a recipient of NASA’s prestigious “Cool Robot of the Week” award. The lab focuses on techniques that require little or no calibration, making them suitable to use in natural everyday…

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  • Zhejiang U.

    One of China’s premiere universities, Zhejiang University was once nicknamed “the Oriental Cambridge.” To address the growing demand for robotics, it established the Institute of Cyber-systems and Control. So far 863 humanoid robots and systems have been…

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  • Zhejiang Humanoids Kong & Wu

    Kong and Wu are two advanced ping-pong playing robots developed at Zhejiang University. They are made with high-strength, lightweight materials and have 30 degrees of freedom. Their reaction time is between 0.05 and 0.01 seconds with an accuracy of 2.5…

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