The China International Robot Show (CIROS) 2015 takes place July 8 to 11 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai and is the official exhibition platform of the China Robot Industry Alliance and the top robot exhibition of China.
Hannover Messe is the worlds leading event for the technology industry worldwide and is held from april 7th till 11th. This year they choose The Netherlands to share the venue since it is one of Germany’s major trading partners. One of the features of…
This year’s Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) aims at challenging students to create autonomous ground vehicles that can navigate through an environment with complex mobility, design, and interoperable architecture.
The 21st International Robot Exhibition, also known as iRex, will be held in Ariake, Japan, at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center from December 2-5, 2015.
The 32nd annual International Symposium on Automatics and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC) is to address the global concerns and needs of every construction industry
RoboBusiness 2016 is the international gathering place for professionals who want to create business advantage with robotics and will be held september 28-29. RoboBusiness empowers thousands of end users, investors and solutions providers to understand…
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.
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,…
The AUVSI Foundation focuses on the future of the robotics industry by developing programs that will attract and equip students for a career in this rapidly growing field. It hosts robotics competitions that challenge students to apply their skills in…
The Bristol robotics Laboratory is the largest academic center for multi-disciplinary robotics research in the UK. Their mission is to understand the engineering and social roles of robotics. They have accomplished many robotics projects, including the…
Case New Holland is a large industrial enterprise that specializes in the construction and agricultural equipment business. Established in 1999, the company has established its name as a global leader in capital goods.
The CRMS’ mission is to provide leading manufacturing research, engineering services, and skilled graduates that will help businesses be successful and competitive. Each year they offer services to more than 350 companies, businessmen, and agencies every…
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…
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.
The China International Robot Show (CIROS) organizes exhibitions for the Chinese robotics sector that cross-promotes the global robotics sector with innovation and entrepreneurship in the enormous Chinese marketplace.
Cybernet Systems Corporation creates not only robotics technology solutions but also advancements in human-robot interaction. It invented the largest selling robotic consumer technology on the market; the force feedback technology which is now found…
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…
One of Germany’s largest and most prestigious research and education institutions, KIT is home to the Robotics Research Group. The group focuses on autonomous robots and industrial automation. They have developed several robots through the CoMiRo-Collective,…
Founded by Cornelis and Arij van der Lely, Lely is an international company that provides innovative solutions to the agricultural field.
The Military Institute of Engineer Technology, also known as WITI, specializes in the research field as well as development projects. The institute also has core competencies in implementation works for the military industry as well as state defense.
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.
The Politecnico di Torino is an engineering public university. The institution stands as the oldest technical university in Italy. It also has its own Robotics Center where researchers have developed a biped humanoid robot, known as the IsaacRobot.
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.
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…
Pace University's The Robotics Lab Research Project is a top-rate facility for building and testing robot cognitive architecture. Among their creations is the SoarBot, an autonomous poker playing robot. The lab does research and development on intelligent…
Industrie en Techniek is a former TNO division that specifically focused on business. It supported other Dutch companies in innovating their products and production processes. The division was involved in contract research, helping companies through research,…
AIBO ERS-220 is Sony's fourth dog in the robotic canine series. This version has a digital camera to take photos for you. AIBO ERS-220 still has plenty of customizable games and movements that can be downloaded into its memory stick. It has a more futuristic…
Amio is a complex humanoid robot developed by KAIST. It can make decisions and display expressions based on data it acquires through its communication model. Amio can perform simple tasks such as assembly line work and household chores, and can walk 1…
Hitachi developed an audio-visual prototype called AV Mascot Robot. It interacts with humans, analyzes one's TV viewing history, and recommends programs for better viewing experience.
The humanoid torso Baltazar is highly flexible and can perform a sequence of tasks. It is capable of object grasping thanks to an advanced open-loop and head-arm map. This robot torso can also mimic human gestures and has 14 degrees of freedom.
Vecna robotics and Beijing Institute of Technology developed a humanoid called BEAR. It has a very strong body, and can lift an injured victim for a proper life-saving procedure.
Japan Logic Machine created Care Robot Yurina. It has a conveyor belt and special rollers to help carry and transfer patients. It can help them with daily activities such as bathing.
A robot called CIROMI is a new development from Ed Corporation. Users can use the robot's touchscreen capability to take photos, display photos, send photos through email, and play games. Not only does this service robot sell tickets and entertain, it…
ED Corporation developed a robot called CIROMI which can be used in cinemas and theaters. It has features like internet connectivity, touch screen games and imaging applications.
The android robot EveR-3 has been quite the star in South Korea, appearing in several dramas. This lifelike robot has 16 facial expressions and can speak Korean and English.
Nautilus Hyosung developed a guide robot called Fantasia Robot. It can give directions to visitors, and its touchscreen allows to watch ads, check appointments and verify parking tickets.
Developed by H&S Robots, the Ground Beetle resembles a real beetle in appearance and movement. It imitates beetle movements with the use of servo motors. Ground Beetle is easy to program even if you have no prior knowledge. It draws lots of attention…
Japan’s Business Design Laboratory developed a humanoid called Ifbot. It uses its own emotions to detect emotions of people, hears their tone and words, and communicates with them.
Hideki Kozima of NICT developed a child-like humanoid called Infanoid. It moves its lips as per the sound produced by speech synthesizer and moves eyebrows for facial expressions.
Kondo Kagaku has added a new model to its Kondo Humanoid Robot series, the Kondo KHR-3HV. The design and interface are significantly different from the original, including an RCB-4, a new microcontroller board which enables control of up to 35 serial…
Sakakibara-Kikai Company Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer, developed Land Walker which stands at 340cm. It has a cockpit, two air cannons and can walk at a speed of 1.5km per hour.
The Ligurio is a security robot that can perform multiple tasks. It can move and pick up possible hazardous materials as well as patrol. Ligurio's GPS has a margin of error of only a few centimeters. When it detects intruders it gives a verbal warning,…
Hyogo Prefectural Institute of Technology created a model robot called Manekin Robotto which walks on a ramp. It is lightweight and has the potential to replace real models in future.
Conventionally but solidly built, Morph 3 has a duralumin frame and can brace itself for falls. An advanced CPU, 30 servos, and 138 sensors make it highly athletic.
Robowatch created a security robot called MOSRO 1. It can guard large areas for a long time, and can be used as personal security, to protect from theft and crimes, and warn against fire and smoke.
Navi Robo is a crab-shaped navigation robot. It helps you know where to go and when to turn without taking attention away from the road. The claws vibrate and point the right way just before a turn should be made. Navi Robo is very beneficial to hearing…
The German company RoboWatch developed a wheeled security robot called OFRO. It can protect people, products, and facilities, and can take decisions after evaluating the situations.
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…
The Precise Path RG3 is a hole-in-one when it comes to maintaining the greens. This mowing robot safely navigates the turf and cuts the grass to a clean, uniform height.
Developed by TheCorpora, the Q.bo Lite Evo is an open source robotics platform with very low power consumption and high performance. Face recognition and tracking, speech recognition and 3D Slam are among the many features of the robot.
Developed by the Spanish company theCorpora, the Q.bo Pro Evo is a programmable mobile robot which is fully assembled and designed for people wishing to skip the assembling steps and choose the components.
Swiss EPFL developed an artistic humanoid robot called Salvador DaBot. Using software, it captures images, converts into vector art and draws the image using inverse kinematics.
Katsuhisa Ito created a humanoid called Silf H1 out of passion for robotics. It did not have arms due to low funding but was the main attraction and won the Robotics Society Award.
University of Tehran developed a humanoid called Surena. It can walk on two legs using feedback control system, can stand on one leg, speak, and has tracking capability.
TetWalker is a robot that moves by changing its shape. It was developed by NASA to explore difficult terrain. It changes shapes depending on the surface it explores.
The TMSUK-1 was created by the Tmsuk Company with the intention of replacing human office receptionists. There was a large public outcry over this idea, even though some companies declared they wanted one. The TMSUK-1 greets and guides customers, and…
Waseda University developed WT-2, a robot which can produce human-like voices. It can be used to train vocally impaired people. WT-2 has vocal organs that have 15 degrees of freedom, which contributes to its exceptional voice quality.
