Myon was developed by the Neurbotics Research Laboratory. Its purpose is to study how robots can learn from humans. Myon has a touchscreen for easy data transmission.
MyTech created MechaRobo after getting inspired by Japanese Karakuri Dolls. The robot is very flexible, can change its appearance, and is an effective entertainer and a great communicator.
A group of various US institutes developed Myro which is a programming robot. It can hold a pen, and can navigate by avoiding obstacles in its path using its array of sensors.
The DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) is a competition where systems & software teams compete to build robots that can assist humans in responding to man-made and natural disasters. The finals will be held June 5-6, 2015 at Fairplex in Pomona, California.
Held November 6-9, the IREX 2013 allows robot enthusiasts, robot manufacturers and students to meet and discuss robotics and industrial technology. The exhibition aims to showcase various types of robots and devices from Japan and other areas of the world…
At the Xconomy Forum: Robo Madness 2017- A.I. Gets Real - In a series of interactive talks, panels, and demos about A.I. ethics, the future of jobs, and the competitive landscape in technology, questions are addressed about how robotics will transform…
Micro aerial vehicles (MAV) such as multicopters have become a popular research tool in recent years and are used in an increasing number of application domains, e.g., aerial
Being the cooperation between the three technological universities of the Netherlands; Delft, Eindhoven and Twente, 3TU aims at contributing to the wellbeing in the Netherlands by improving, bundling and maximizing the creativity and knowledge in the…
The 5th largest university in Denmark based on number of applicants, Aalborg University has a long academic history. Since 2006, a professor and students from the Department of Mechanic and the Department of Electronic and Systems have been working on…
BART LAB, Center for Biomedical and Robotics Technology is a collaborative engineering/medical research center for computer integrated surgical technology and medical robotics. It wants to improve the partnership between machines and humans to help them…
CoR-Lab, part of Bielefeld University, was created to meet the challenges in the world of robotics. The lab plans to support the local medium-sized economy and strengthen the university in its main focus, “Intelligent Systems.” The anthropomorphic robot…
Founded by Guomindang nationalist government in 1928, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) aims exploring and harnessing the natural sciences and high technology to benefit China and the world.
The ESA Telerobotics & Haptics Laboratory aims at performing engineering developments, fundamental research, and project work in human-robot interfaces, telerobotics, and haptics together with academic institutions as well as industry.
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.
Japan's Gifu National College of Technology is a premier institution for technology and engineering. Robotics are an important part of the technology program. Along with the SPICA and ZiN robots, the college has collaborated with some researchers from…
The ATL at Helsinki University of Technology is a top-caliber research and teaching facility in the field of automation technology and robotics. Several groups have formed under the lab, including the GIM. This group has created many robots, including…
HMPS is an Australian company that specialises in the design, development and manufacturing of high quality machinery for packaging processes.
ICTRegie was a temporary controlling agency for ICT research and innovation that was cancelled in 2011. ICTRegie worked on projects like IMDI together with its partners, including the NOW, the STW, and the Agentschap NL.
Groundbreaking robotics research is a regular part of work at the INL. The lab has an ongoing project of developing robots that have the ability to initiate sharing between human and robot, allowing the system to cope with changes in resources. The lab…
Established in 1954, the Inha University is a private school in South Korea and has a mission to build students’ characters, search for the truth, as well as serve the nation in order to represent the university’s principles of diligence, creativity and…
Based in Bulgaria, KIBERTRON Ltd. is an innovation company that was registered on March 11th, 2004. The company aims at working for the success of the KIBERTRON Project. The Robotics project focuses on researching, designing and constructing an intelligent…
Established in 1960, The King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) is Thailand’s leading technology academy that focuses not only on the teaching and research in engineering and technology but in serving the industry as well.
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…
NASA JPL Robotics focuses on projects for robotics space exploration and other terrestrial uses. They have developed autonomy software and sampling arms for the Mars rovers, allowing them to travel independently and record data. The lab has worked on…
The College of Engineering at National Chiao Tung University conducts advanced robotics research in a wide variety of fields. The College made a name for itself and the University by creating a robot that won second place in an MIT competition. They also…
UPenn’s Masters Program in Robotics is recognized as one of the top premier research centers in the country today. It provides students with an ideal foundation for artificial intelligence, computer vision, and the prototyping of robotic systems. Among…
Based in Lima, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru is Peru's first non-profit private institu-tion. Under its Faculty of Science and Engineering they have designed and created a robotic arm that has two degrees of freedom.
The Robotics Technology Exhibition event aims at adding more value to Dubai’s economy by involving various business sectors, creating employment opportunities, attracting international investors, and catapulting the city to a tech hub.
Senshu University in Japan is one of the country’s most highly-developed academic institutions. The robotics lab in their Mechanical Engineering Department teaches students dynamics of machines and Mechatronics and Intelligent robotics among other subjects.…
FP7 is a financial tool for promoting research in Europe. The 7-year program aims at meeting increased demands of employment and competitiveness. It is expected to play an important role in promoting private investment in research.
The Shiga University of Medical Science Hospital has departments in nearly every medical field available. The school has expanded its offerings to include work in the robotics field, to help equip students with advanced technology. Researchers helped…
The State Research Center of Russia is one of the largest research centers in the country. This unique test lab is quickly becoming one of the major development institutes in mobile robotic systems for special apps. It successfully managed to complete…
Germany’s Technical University Munich is one of the country’s top research universities and a member of the TU9 technology society. The school’s Robotics and Embedded Systems conducts ongoing research on the education of machines used for perception,…
South Korea’s Tongmyong University’s is one of the country’s most distinguished schools. It has been selected for several projects and as a model for local employment and human resources development. The Department of Robot System Engineering has also…
Founded in 1989, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid has three campuses spread across Madrid in Spain. It has a special Robotics Lab where students and researchers work together to research and develop robots, including popular robots like Asibot, UC3M Humanoid…
Formerly known as the Hatfield Technical College, the University of Hertfordshire is a British new university that is located in Hatfield. The university’s Adaptive Systems Research Group was instrumental in the creation and development of a unique robot…
VSNU serves as the Association of Universities, which is constituted of fourteen Dutch universities. Together with other Dutch organizations, VSNU is involved in the IMDI project, which aims at contributing to the health of general public.
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…
The largest Arts University in Europe, Zurich University of the Arts, offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a variety of fields. From design to dance, music to theater, this university provides students with leading-edge professional development…
Lola is a humanoid developed by the Technical University of Munich and the Institute of Technology Autonomous Systems. It has an onboard computer, several remote control modules, and a smart sensor-actuator. A simulation program has been developed to…
YUKAI-Engineering created an eyeball-shaped robot called Miruko Eyeball Robot. This gaming extension has a wireless CMOS camera, and can search and locate objects in a virtual game.
Chinese Academy of Sciences developed an advanced humanoid called Miss Rong Cheng. It can respond to voices and has been deployed as a receptionist at the Sichuan Science Museum.
A robust industrial robot designed for flexible and autonomous operation, MR Helper features two manipulators, an omnidirectional mobile base, and an easy-to-use GUI.
Mr. SemProM is a 1.75m humanoid whose modifiable gripper-equipped arms and multiple cameras (including wrist cameras for fine manipulations) allow it to carry objects.
Atair Aerospace developed a two-parachute system called ONYX. It contains pre-programmed altitude and position, and uses GPS and INS to autonomously guide airdropped supplies.
The Penbo pink penguin robot is a great robot for girls. It can play games, dance, show emotion, and has its own baby robot in an egg that fits inside its stomach. This robot even knows when it's being patted on the head. Penbo listens, talks, and plays…
A Facebook-integrated robotic desk pet, Pingo reads messages, news and weather forecasts; it also has a personality and responds to physical stimuli and electronic gifts.
Robopec's Reeti is a fully customizable robot capable of many functions. It can connect to the Internet so you can access social media and email. This PC-bot can help teachers who need better ways to teach students. It has a user-friendly interface and…
Takara Tomy of Japan developed a bipedal called ROBO-Q. It is the world's smallest walking humanoid, and can be programmed to solve mazes and play soccer with other robots.
Developed by Boston Robotics, the Sand Flea robot can drive in flat terrain just like an RC car. With a weight of around 11 pounds, Sand Flea has the ability to jump over compound walls, onto a roof, up a stair set or into a high window.
Robert Doornick of the International Robotics Inc. developed a wheeled robot called SICO. It speaks seven languages, performs stand-up comedy and is remotely controlled.
Kokoro Company Ltd. developed a training robot for dental schools called Simroid. This humanoid can express pain, move its hands and eyes, and warn people of accidental contact.
