Ishiguro Robot Erica cast in sci-fi movie b. Erica, a robot created by Japanese roboticists Hiroshi Ishiguro and Kohei Ogawa is going to be in a movie. The movie, b, is now in development and written by Special Effects Supervisor Eric Pham, actor Tarek Zohdy, and Sam Khoze, who is listed in IMDB as producer and robot enthusiast. Erica is one in a long line of robots … [Read more...] about Another job lost to robots
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Laval Virtual extends its vision
The future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed. – William Gibson The fortunes of the Laval Virtual conference are reflecting the interests in its headline technologies Virtual Reality, Augment Reality, and whatever lies in between. It's booming. Last year the conference held in Laval, France, an easy train ride south west of Paris, saw a boost in attendance … [Read more...] about Laval Virtual extends its vision
Four-armed robot gives ad agency a technology advantage
Robic has four fully programmable arms that move cameras over 100 miles per hour for shots at 2,500 frames per second. Usually when an advertising agency promotes their business, they do things like show off work for other clients or display the creative power of their staff artists. But Triptent has found a way to use technology to claim competitive advantage, with a new … [Read more...] about Four-armed robot gives ad agency a technology advantage
Stratasys to show next-generation 3D printing technologies at IMTS
Mixing 3D printing with robotics and turning printing on its side, literally. Stratasys prepared for the IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show) with several new announcements including new technology to enable 3D printers to create large models, new partnerships, and technology that combines robotics with 3D print, which the company says will improve the ability … [Read more...] about Stratasys to show next-generation 3D printing technologies at IMTS
Siemens PLM World 2016: Pulling big levers in CAD and manufacturing
A revitalized Solid Edge, new robotic research, and partnerships for 3D printing top the agenda. By Kathleen Maher The real world and the digital world are blending rapidly in the field of manufacture. We’re coming close to a time when robots will happily go about our business. They’ve already been transforming the field of manufacture, but the pace is speeding up as new … [Read more...] about Siemens PLM World 2016: Pulling big levers in CAD and manufacturing
JPR to host press at Laval Virtual
Europe’s largest conference on virtual reality has become an essential gathering of industry leaders. Jon Peddie Research will host a press briefing and panel discussion at Laval Virtual, Europe’s largest conference devoted to virtual reality (VR). With 2016 shaping up to be the year of virtual reality, this briefing will provide essential background to understanding the … [Read more...] about JPR to host press at Laval Virtual
Siemens PLM acquires motion planning expert Kineo CAM
This marks the eighth purchase of an industrial automation software company since acquiring the former UGS, now Siemens PLM Software. Today Siemens acquired Kineo CAM, a maker of motion planning software for industrial applications. The software line is used for collision avoidance, path planning, and similar motion optimization work in automotive, aeronautics, and … [Read more...] about Siemens PLM acquires motion planning expert Kineo CAM
Liquid Robotics rewrites its engineering workflow
The Wave Glider autonomous robot gathers data for a variety of clients and users. New GPU technology from Nvidia has helped Liquid Robotics increase productivity and the speed of innovation. Oceans comprise 72% of the Earth’s surface, yet more contemporary exploration has been done in outer space than in or on the oceans. There is a strong need for better ocean data, for a … [Read more...] about Liquid Robotics rewrites its engineering workflow
Anthropomorphic robot, 3D HD camera rig highlight Siggraph 2012 Emerging Technologies Preview
The hands-on displays give Siggraph attendees a chance to explore cutting-edge technology research on the show floor. Other projects include virtual tennis and wiring a potted plant to be a computer interface. Attendees at Siggraph 2012 will have the chance to get hands-on with 26 novel research projects at the Emerging Technologies Preview on the Siggraph show floor. The … [Read more...] about Anthropomorphic robot, 3D HD camera rig highlight Siggraph 2012 Emerging Technologies Preview
Bringing robots to their senses
With the release this week of a new robotics operating system, Microsoft and Google have yet one more free-vs-free field of battle. Visualization technology plays a key role in each company's approach to robotics. This week Google introduced an open-source robot OS (ROS), Rosjava. The early-state ROS is Android-compatible, based on Java, and works with the Android Open … [Read more...] about Bringing robots to their senses