The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is an organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics community. Through communication, education, advocacy, awareness and leadership, the organization…
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is the umbrella organization for 3 robotics associations: the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Motion Control Association (MCA) and Advancing Vision + Imaging (AIA). A3’s primary mission is to promote…
The Australian Robotics and Automation Association (ARAA) is a professional organization devoted to robotics and similar automation technologies. It aims to promote an understanding of economic and social issues related to robotics.
CMRE is an Italian research and experimentation facility, which conducts and organizes research & technology development. The organization aims at delivering field-tested and innovative Science & Technology solutions to address security and defense needs…
The Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) is the most diverse and well-known research organization in Spain. The CSIC serves as the largest institution committed to multidisciplinary research in the country. Its main goal is to conduct…
CRASAR serves as a research and crisis response organization that aims to take advantage of new technology development in unmanned systems and robotics for humanitarian purposes throughout the world.
The Dr. Leo Kanner house is a foundation and a highly specialized facility registered as a public benefit organization. It aims at developing, offering and transferring the best treatment for ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) patients.
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…
The Fondazione Mondo Digitale or the Digitalized World Foundation aims at combining innovation, instruction and fundamental values in order to create an inclusive knowledge society. The organization’s main goal is to share knowledge that will in turn…
Being a German application-oriented research organization, Fraunhofer is active in many different kinds of sectors like health, security, energy and the environment. The company designs products and shapes technology focusing on the needs of the people.
Fraunhofer IAIS (Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems) aims at developing tailored IT solutions to help organizations and companies optimize their products, services and even processes while implementing intelligent information as well as sophisticated…
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…
Based in the Netherlands, MIRA is the research centre for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine of the University of Twente. It aims at introducing new treatments to the healthcare sector. By working closely with government organizations, hospitals…
The NWO is a Dutch organization for scientific research that has a goal of improving the quality of scientific research and stimulation of new developments, specifically the ones that can benefit the society.
Re-Lion is a global company that specializes in technology for TDGS (Terrain Database Generation Systems) as well as small unit training and driving simulation. The company provides products for different organizations in high-tech fields that need high…
Rijndam specializes in complex medical rehabilitation issues. The organization has been teaching children, youth and adults about dealing with the effects of a disorder, accident or disease for more than 100 years.
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…
Being the largest scientific research center focused on rehabilitation technologies, Roessingh Research and Development (RRD) is an independent research and development organization that is connected to the Roessingh rehabilitation centre.
Scoutbots is a Hong Kong-based non-profit organization founded by Cesar Harada. It is dedicated to develop Open Hardware technologies to explore and protect the Ocean. Apart from the sailing robot "Protei" they plan to eventually develop more technologies…
SINTEF is one of the largest independent research organizations in Scandinavia. It is a broadly based, multidisciplinary research concern and is one of the top international institutions when it comes to technology, medicine, and the social sciences.
TNO serves as the Dutch organization for applied science research. TNO invests in many national and international projects in different technological fields. It also works on Project Rose together with several other Dutch tech companies and the Technological…
TNO serves as the Dutch organization for applied science research. Science and Industry is a division of TNO, which is involved in Project Piton. The project is working on the development of a steerable robotic needle.
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.
ZonMw is a company that promotes research in the field of healthcare. Serving as the Dutch organization for scientific research, ZonMw also works as an agency for the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport while using and distributing investment…
The agBOT Challenge is contest to merge Technology and Agriculture to develop unmanned seeding devices. The event will be hosted at Gerrish Farms in Rockville, Indiana May 7, 2016
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.
The European Robotics Week is a robotics event that will feature a variety of robotics-related activities throughout Europe for the general public from November 24th to 30th, 2014. An important goal of this week is to educate the public about the role…
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…
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…
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…
BlueBotics is a Swiss company which specializes in autonomous navigation. They have developed Autonomous Navigation Technology which enables autonomous vehicle movement.
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…
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…
Chukyo University in Japan is home to numerous programs in fields such as law and sports science. It is also home to one of Japan’s prominent robotics labs, the Kanoh Laboratory. The lab is famous for the Babyloid robot, which makes realistic baby sounds…
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…
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.
With approximately 7400 employees, DLR is the Aerospace Research Center of the Federal Republic of Germany that focuses on the research and development in the fields of aeronautics and space, energy, transport and security.
The Emory University is one of America’s premier universities engaged in technology and robotics. It has various laboratories, research facilities and centers. The university is known for the Emory Robotics and Computer Engineering club (eRACE) where…
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental agency composed of 20 European countries dedicated to the exploration of space. ESA projects include human spaceflight, unmanned exploration missions to the moon and other planets, designing launch…
FIRST was founded in 1989 by American inventor Dean Kamen and aims to design accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Being a knowledge institute, Fontys aims at offering quality education to students. The institute invests in challenging, intense, well-organized, and engaging education for students to discover their talents.
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…
Inroads is specialized in developing, organizing and realizing technological innovation projects. It provides its services mainly for automotive, mobility and high tech industries.
Established in 1992, the International Islamic University Chittagong is one of the top graded government approved private universities in Bangladesh. It offers various degrees, courses and hands-on experiences to not only the Islamic populace in the country…
Started in the year 2000, ISMB is an institute for innovation and applied research focused on Information & Communication Technologies.
Keio University is Japan’s oldest institute of higher education. The robotics department’s goal is to develop robots that can actually understand humans so they can perform effectively. Among projects they have worked on is the TELESAR V Robot, which…
Japan’s Konan University offers five diverse faculties for both citizens and foreigners. The Faculty of Science and Engineering has a Department of Information Science and Systems Engineering, which works on a variety of robotics projects. One of these…
The Meander Medical Center of Amersfoort develops highly specialized healthcare techniques and research. It is involved in the project Robotics for Flexible Endoscope Steering.
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…
The NTS Group is a system supplier in the high tech sector that designs, develops and produces opto-mechatronic systems, modules and components to accelerate the production process. The NTS Group is also involved in a robotics project in the healthcare…
The P&I Lab in Japan is part of the Tokyo Institute of Technology's goal to use the latest technology developments, including robotics, to make important contributions in today’s society. The school strives to use a combination of various disciplines,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a Spanish public university in the capital city of the Canary Island, Gran Canaria. It offers basic and applied research combined with fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience to students interested…
Started as an agricultural and mechanical land-grant college in 1872, Virginia Tech is a research university that offers 65 Bachelor’s degrees through its seven undergraduate academic colleges, 145 masters’ as well as doctoral degree programs through…
