Rhoeby Dynamics LLC provides simple to use, low-cost solutions for advanced robotics navigation. We integrate robotic SLAM, navigation hardware, and software tools for state-of-the-art robots.
The International RoboBoat Competition is an annual event where students compete against each other using their own Maritime Autonomous Surface Vehicles to cross an aquatic obstacle course. It will be held from July 8 to 13, 2014 in Virginai Beach, USA. Tasks…
BlueBotics is a Swiss company which specializes in autonomous navigation. They have developed Autonomous Navigation Technology which enables autonomous vehicle movement.
Centre for Concepts in Mechatronics develops robotics products and related production systems. The Dutch company supplies products to different market and industries such as data and energy storage, space navigation and biomedicine.
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…
ANU’s Robotic Systems Lab (RSL) performs research on mobile robot navigation and human-robot/computer interaction as well as other fields. The lab has worked on many projects together with other university labs. For its Autonomous Submersible Robot project,…
CINVESTAV, a Mexican institution, developed the Kokone, a humanoid. It is mainly to be used as an affordable robotic platform for robotic vision algorithms and navigational strategies.
Lea serves as a home service robot, which is not only effective but affordable as well. Lea is capable of performing a variety of tasks, combining high-tech speech recognition, person tracking, object recognition as well as autonomous navigation.
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…
PorterBot takes a load off of transporting luggage at airports and hotels. It carries up to 44 pounds and follows you with a built-in navigation system while avoiding objects.
Built by PAL Robotics, REEM is a humanoid service robot that has an autonomous navigation system, face and voice recognition system, and a user-friendly touchscreen to entertain and help people in public environments.
Built by PAL Robotics, REEM-H1 is a humanoid service robot that has an autonomous navigation system, face recognition and face tracking system and a user-friendly touchscreen to entertain and help people in public environments.
Kodlab developed a six legged robot called RHex. It was used as a research platform to study biologically inspired locomotion, style manipulation and sensor based navigation.
Bart Everett developed a security robot called Robart II. It can detect problems, create navigation maps and contains multiprocessor architecture for real-time operations.
Designed and developed at the Delft BioRobotics Lab Robby is an affordable service robot. It is capable of performing a variety of tasks, combining high-tech speech recognition, person tracking, object recognition as well as autonomous navigation.
SeRoPi 2 is the newer, improved version of KITECH's SeRoPi. The navigation system has been improved with stero vision and a laser range finder. This robot, which resembles Johnny 5, can perform some simple household chores. KITECH hopes one day it can…
Sweepy Free is an automated electric pool cleaner by Zodiac PoolCare. Its steering system and navigation technology allows it to clean pools of many shapes and sizes.
WorkPartner was developed in 1998 by HUT to assist with outdoor life tasks. This mobile service robot has autonomous navigation and three types of sensors that allow it to accomplish these tasks and work together with a human operator. It has two human-like…
Next Gen Drones 2015 will focus on technological advancements that have impacted unmanned systems and will look into how drone technology can be commercialized.
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
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…
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 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, is a United States government agency that aims at developing technologies for national security. By making significant contributions and investments, DARPA devises new strategies to overcome future…
The largest of ESA's research sites in Europe and abroad is the European Space Research and Technology Center (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Almost all equipment that ESA launches is tested to some extent at ESTEC. While ESTEC is used extensively…
Frog AGV Systems is involved in the development and selling of Automated Guided Vehicles to its clients to minimize costs and maximize reliability, availability and efficiency.
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.…
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,…
The IRRC is one of the most prestigious robotics research centers in Australia. Besides creating the internationally-known robot the SLAMbot, they also developed the Go-2 robot for Scienceworks. The Center is also adept in microcomputer systems, VLSI…
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.
Control Technology for Intelligent Mobile Machines * Environment Recognition * Sensor-Data-Representation and Fusion * Closed-loop Control of (heavy) hydraulic systems * Outdoor-Navigation
The University of Kaiserslautern’s Robotics and Process Research Group worked on the development and creation of autonomous mobile robots. The Group disbanded in 2001, but played a significant role in a number of robotics projects before it ceased to…
CMU’s Sensor Based Planning Laboratory engages in research on robotics and sensor-based planning, among other fields. Researchers focus on equipping robots with probabilistic planner technology which, if successful, can extend current sensor capabilities.…
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…
Founded in 2009, Skybotix develops autonomously navigating and safe miniature aerial vehicles for a number of applications, ranging from inspection of power plants, indoor reconnaissance, and scientific and educational applications.
SSC Pacific is the United States’ Navy research, development, and fleet support center for command, manipulation and communication systems and ocean surveillance. It gives information resources to maintain the joint war fighter in carrying out missions…
Internationally known for offering unbiased and independent consultancy services, SpaceTec comprises of experienced technology and management consultants with extensive experience in space and its applications.
The University of Catania is an Italian university that has a long-term involvement in a number of research programs, both as a partner and/or a coordinator, promoting research activities performed in all departments.
Being Michigan’s oldest university, the University of Michigan is one of the public research universities in America that has a very high research activity. As part of robotics research they host facilities like the Perceptual Robotics Laboratory (PeRL)…
The Unmanned Aircraft Research at Sydney University brings academics and students together to conduct research in such fields as Decentralized Navigation and Control of Autonomous Flight Vehicles. It is the country’s largest and most active group of robotic…
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…
I-Cybie the toy robot dog has plenty of advanced features to enhance play. Touch sensors enable an automatic response to a pat or scratch. Advanced sound sensors allow I-Cybie to respond to voice and clap commands. It also has a listening mode and five…
The iMaro-3 ISR was created by SAIT as a service robot. It greets people at the Seoul International Airport. The iMaro-3 ISR helps passengers find the correct terminal. It also provides snapshots of the person it assists and has pre-programmed maps to…
Joebot is WowWee's first humanoid robot that responds to voice command. It cracks jokes and makes hilarious comments. This advanced robot has joystick hands to program and control it. It has six different modes of operation and LED eyes and mouth.
KMUTT created Ka-Nok, a humanoid autonomous striker robot. With its tracking camera, accelerometer, gyros and a light-weight body, this robot can effectively track a football and kick it.
Developed by RoboDynamics, Luna is a fully programmable personal robot. It operates on open source platform that allows developers to create software for additional robot capabilities. This robot operates with batteries that can fuel it for up to eight…
Together with Beijing Smart Technology, Peking University created Mary: a female service robot. This robot has infrared sensors and can detect nearby people, greet them, and shake hands. Mary can index more than 100 people in its camera, play games,…
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.
Samsung has created an improved vacuuming robot, the Navibot S. It has a unique Auto-Dust Emptying feature, and its updated sensors provide safer cleaning. Samsung’ s Pet Hair System allows the robot to even handle pet fur. When it needs to recharge…
Commissioned by Nestle Nespresso, BlueBotics created Nesbot, a coffee-machine robot. It takes orders online and delivers them to the customers. A wide range of coffee blends are available when Nesbot is connected to a Pocket PC. This robot is the future…
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.
PLEO is a baby dinosaur robot with realistic appearance and natural motion thanks to force-feedback and surface detection sensors. It's upgradeable via USB or SD card.
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.
The Institute for Systems and Robotics developed a robot which they deployed at their office reception. Called Receptionist Robot, it guides approaching visitors to their destinations.
Built by PAL Robotics, REEM-B is a humanoid service robot that is designed to help humans with daily tasks. REEM-B is capable of speech interaction, face recognition, biped walking and traversing stairs.
Developed by Pal Robotics, REEM-C is a robotic platform that is created to use and implement algorithms easily. Aimed at research and academic users, REEM-C integrates the best expertise in robust platforms and biped robots to enable the development of…
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.
Kärcher's Robocleaner RC3000 vacuums all types of flooring, rolls over wires, uses infrared and optical sensors to avoid obstacles, and resists wedging under furniture.
