Being a foundation that researches innovative ways of monitoring dikes, Ijkdijk is working on a development program that makes use of sensor systems to inspect and test the quality of these dikes.
The SWIS Group is a leading robotics research group in Switzerland. They focus on reinforcing the flow of ideas about Swarm Intelligence and adding to the education of interdisciplinary engineers and computer scientists. One of their goals is to create…
TMSUK, Sanyo and Omron developed a dinosaur based security robot called Banryu T7S Type 2. It has quiet walk mechanism that allows stealth monitoring of establishments.
Dasarobot's Hovis has an open source platform so it can be modified for diverse applications. Its roles include domestic use, content monitoring, and taking vital signs.
EPFL created Locust Inspired Jumping Robot which is a tiny robot which can jump very high. It has potential to be used in search and rescue operations and in monitoring environment.
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.
The CRES is USC’s robotic systems research unit. The center’s research engages over 60 physical robots, with research on mobile, humanoid, molecular, and re-configurable robots. Some of their notable projects include Sony robot dogs, the Beobots Chimp…
Distributed Organisms (DO) specializes in research, support and development of swarm robots. DO bots are robots in large groups that can perform tasks more robustly, faster and more thoroughly.
DVC Machinevision is a distributor for vision components made by OEMs. The company sells machine vision software, industrial cameras, lenses and lighting, and is active in four markets.
Being a French company, Force A specializes in agricultural technology. The company has the goal of becoming a global leader in the market by controlling the partnership and internal areas associated with optical sensors and decision support criteria.
The CVRL at Greece’s Institute of Computer Science was created to perform research and development in autonomous mobile robots. Among their robot creations is the Plato, a 4-wheeled skid drive robotic platform, and a Rotocraft Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.…
Philips is a large multinational enterprise founded in the Netherlands that that combines its unique clinical expertise with human insights for innovating products to provide an improved quality of healthcare.
Precitec is a German company that specializes in laser material processing and optical measurement technology. In addition to providing products for the automotive and supplier industry, Precitec is involved in a European robotics project that aims at…
SFU in Canada hopes that their robotics lab, LRV, can create better robotics technology, and develop methodologies and tools for such things as the design and execution of 2D and 3D vision with other AI elements. Among the lab’s notable projects includes…
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…
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…
The Technical University Eindhoven, or TUE is a research university that specializes in engineering science and technology. The TUE has a separate research institute for robotics which focuses on the cooperation between humans and robots.
The Unmanned Systems Expo (TUSExpo) is a dedicated and focused business platform bringing together European and global companies from the entire Unmanned Systems supply chain with customers and end-users to showcase products and services to an international…
USC is one of the leading robotics universities in the U.S. The USC Robotics Research Laboratory works on projects in service and humanoid robots, among others, for everything from Homeland Security to environmental cleanup. The goal of the lab is to…
The SUNRISE project has developed a team of aquatic robots that are able to work together to scan the sea floor and communicate via the 'Internet of underwater things'
The CamCopter S-100 drone is being used in Eastern Ukraine to ensure proper involvement of pro-Russian separatists and Russia in accordance with the Minsk Protocol
PLANTOID is a robotics project with the aim to design and build a new generation of robotics hardware and software technologies inspired by plants.
Makai Ocean Engineering and the University of Hawaii successfully tested an aquatic robot called "Bottom-Skimming AUV".
TUSExpo, the first fully integrated European trade show and conference focused on the Unmanned Systems industry, has revealed its line-up of speakers.
ECHORD++ (European Clearing House for Open Robotics Development) is a robotics project, which is funded by the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7). Their aim is to advance the field of robotics by facilitating cooperation between academia…
The Dutch Robotics experiment ITER has the challenge of finding a way to execute maintenance for a nuclear fusion reactor by remote handling. The goal is to have a simulation environment that provides realistic force feedback to the users of a virtual…
The Protei project is a robotics project initiated by Scoutbots, a Hong Kong-based non-profit organization founded by Cesar Harada. The Protei project aims at developing a way of cleaning the oceans using autonomous sailing robots that are able to work…
SUNRISE is a robotics project involving the research and development of acoustic based networks to support sub-surface communications and develop autonomous aquatic Swarm robots that can interact and cooperate.
ALSOK has developed a robot guard called An9-RR that is capable of providing surveillance and greet visitors. It can provide directions and inform human security guards about suspicious activities with emails containing surveillance images. Smaller versions…
TMSUK and Sanyo developed a security robot called Banryu HRS-Q11. It has features like speech synthesis, face recognition, sound sensors, obstacle sensors and temperature sensors.
TMSUK, Sanyo and Omron developed a security robot called Banryu T72S. It has integrated supersonic sensor, infrared sensor, temperature sensor and smell detection sensor.
TMSUK and Sanyo developed a security robot called Banryu T73S. It has obstacle sensor, infrared sensor, temperature sensor and odor sensor, and functions on different modes.
TMSUK, Sanyo and Omron developed a dinosaur based security robot called Banryu T7S Type 1. It can be controlled from a distance and responds to simple human voice commands.
Bino3 surveillance robot has a 3D motion and stereo binocular system. Its developers hope to use it in areas potentially dangerous to humans, such as radioactive rooms.
Carebot is a service robot developed by Gecko Systems. It was designed to be a companion for elderly people. Carebot monitors patients and reminds them when to take medications.
ESDi and Institute of Robotics and Industrial Informatics developed an adorable robot called Dabo. It is part of the URUS project to enhance the quality of human life.
Monitoring robot E-One can remotely patrol an area and alert its owner about suspicious activities. Its developers intend to improve it so that it can help elderly and disabled people and watch over small children. Its infrared and ultrasonic sensors…
Fujitsu developed a service robot called ENON. This robot can navigate, recognize speech, talk with humans, and is designed to help elder people in their daily activities.
The 6th generation of Dr Robot's android series, HR 6 can recognize faces, obey voice commands, read emails and do online research. It also sings, dances and tells jokes.
Human-sized HuiHui helps elderly people with eating and exercise. It monitors its patients with laser and ultrasonic sensors, and sends texts to summon help if necessary.
Designed by Boston Dynamics, PETMAN is a modern robot that specializes in testing chemical protection clothing. The anthropomorphic robot is particularly known for its natural agile movements that help the robot simulate how protective clothing is stressed…
Pivo-kun is the robotic guiding agent for Nissan's Pivo 2 electric concept car. It guides drivers using GPS, and keeps them alert by talking and nonverbal communication.
The Prison Guard Robot helps to keep human guards safe. It is equipped with cameras and speakers to report problems to guards. It also assists sick or injured inmates.
