Here's an example of an application of an interface using the Apple iPad to store then retransmit commands to an industrial robot (arm). The technician first writes a "Robot" text on the iPad, then stores it. Then it sends the information to its iPhone which retransmits the command to the robot. …
We've already seen cats which took pleasure in walking on the Roomba. But this is quite unheard of, it could be a first: a turtle on the iRobot vacuum cleaner! She seems to be really enjoying the walk because she doesn't look like she wants to try to get back down, except at the end of the vide…
The little Zibits robots are landing at RobotShop. And at a small price: less than 10 dollars. These mini robots are controlled remotely with a small joystick. Zibits are actually little collectible toys available in various different versions (design, shape, color). They can move straight ahe…
iRobot has just announced its first quarterly performance, on the increase compared to analysts' forecasts. The IRBT share took +33% in 1 single day, going from 15 to 20 dollars. The company reported gains of 24 cents per share for the first quarter in 2010 (Q1), while analysts were banking on…
The NewFund investment fund has just invested 27% of capital in the French company MedTech. MedTech is developing a neurosurgery robot named Rosa. According to the Midi Libre newspaper and the CEO of MedTech, Bertin Nahum, the robot "makes surgical procedures safe and reliable, whilst allowing …
