Most Active Articles 2013-05-25T16:04:40.447-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:robotics Aaron Ricadela aricadela612 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11296955302924060978-8b7f9a39cc4c641fd409d3ab722cba38 2013-04-29T01:07:43.350-04:00

In all, more than 10,000 students, ages 6 to 18, participated in the Championship events. At the Opening Ceremonies, accomplished inventor and FIRST founder Dean Kamen recognized pop superstar will.i.am for his volunteer work with the not-for-profit.

In all, more than 10,000 students, ages 6 to 18, participated in the Championship events. At the Opening Ceremonies, accomplished inventor and FIRST founder Dean Kamen recognized pop superstar will.i.am for his volunteer work with the not-for-profit. http://www.rmndigital.com/students-make-robots-for-first-championship/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17477327615886586842-6985d1445bb5865d34eba5e6e6b62437 2012-10-02T19:28:32.203-04:00

If you're looking for some real world wisdom and insight into how to think about leading technical innovation in complex environments, you'll want to catch this Webinar with Vice Admiral Joseph W. Dyer (US Navy, ret.) Dyer completed his distinguished naval career by leading the business side of Naval Aviation at NAVAIR, Naval Aviation Systems Command.

If you're looking for some real world wisdom and insight into how to think about leading technical innovation in complex environments, you'll want to catch this Webinar with Vice Admiral Joseph W. Dyer (US Navy, ret.) Dyer completed his distinguished naval career by leading the business side of Naval Aviation at NAVAIR, Naval Aviation Systems Command. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/30/f-a18-to-robots-stewarding-complex-technical-innovation/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15230588639065264796-eab607f481f0538f36271c9db2c57801 2012-09-12T12:07:10.163-04:00

One of the greatest challenges Big Data presents is the ability to glean meaningful insights from all of the various data points and inputs.

One of the greatest challenges Big Data presents is the ability to glean meaningful insights from all of the various data points and inputs. http://inventionmachine.com/the-Invention-Machine-Blog/bid/90486/Does-Big-Data-Fuel-Your-Innovation-Decisions Allison Lewis alewis810 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:139113726967162859-cb022fc1e83025761253106ca22b6166 2013-01-03T22:55:23.653-05:00

NASA Television will broadcast the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Kickoff event.

NASA Television will broadcast the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Kickoff event. http://www.rmndigital.com/nasa-to-deliver-live-broadcast-of-robotics-event/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6160266244968969427-59708cad24f76246ec8a4dca47a3b28e 2012-08-05T13:12:06.389-04:00

ROBOT-MAKERS and the animators who design characters for films and video games face a paradox. People readily accept machines and cartoons that are simplifications...

ROBOT-MAKERS and the animators who design characters for films and video games face a paradox. People readily accept machines and cartoons that are simplifications... http://www.economist.com/node/17519716 Emily Sanders esanders447 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16665000503516758324-7e6111778565d1f6a70d636285e23af2 2012-07-17T12:13:56.112-04:00

Studies show that over 50% of product development decisions are based on inadequate information & 60% of organizations believe their current systems fail to support innovation decision-making.

Studies show that over 50% of product development decisions are based on inadequate information & 60% of organizations believe their current systems fail to support innovation decision-making. http://inventionmachine.com/new-whitepaper-optimizing-decision-making-across-the-product-lifecycle-SM Allison Lewis alewis810 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9640414376412545062-2f593779dcfe7cebf80003637854ffcf 2013-03-24T20:46:23.383-04:00

As the saying goes, ‘what’s old is new again’. Only this time robots and hand-held computers (aka smartphones) are involved. I was having a conversation recently with a colleague about the retail industry and I made the point that all retail stores are warehouses, only some are prettier than others.

As the saying goes, ‘what’s old is new again’. Only this time robots and hand-held computers (aka smartphones) are involved. I was having a conversation recently with a colleague about the retail industry and I made the point that all retail stores are warehouses, only some are prettier than others. http://bradenkelley.com/2013/03/showrooming-vs-retail-warehousing/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13746969829342235329-2732da83f019d47bc1b9fc6cd0ebc736 2013-03-06T21:55:57.001-05:00

I am excited to bring you a three-part series on reimagining the design of work.

I am excited to bring you a three-part series on reimagining the design of work. http://www.texasenterprise.utexas.edu/article/automation-technology-machines-work Braden Kelley bkelley034 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8259598963785524772-23a0363e7ab63da7be9f02bb9dfe0522 2013-01-15T11:36:40.089-05:00

The robotics industry started 2013 with a series of new creations that seem to be bringing humans closer to science fiction

The robotics industry started 2013 with a series of new creations that seem to be bringing humans closer to science fiction http://www.thebeginner.eu/technology/all-in-gadgets/1033-technology-makes-strides-toward-robots Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7979431276261373571-d7bcdba4e0578504fc97ca135ff7b41a 2013-02-28T12:00:16.832-05:00

Dentsu has announced the selection of names "Kirobo" and "Mirata" for the two humanoid communication robots being developed under the Kibo Robot Project.

Dentsu has announced the selection of names "Kirobo" and "Mirata" for the two humanoid communication robots being developed under the Kibo Robot Project. http://www.rmndigital.com/kirobo-and-mirata-robots-can-talk-to-you-from-space/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7248331366924096055-8c43677000f5b801a5b51f6a8660c5de 2013-01-20T16:47:45.749-05:00

'60 Minutes' correspondent Steve Kroft examines how high-tech advances are reinventing the workplace, often without creating jobs for human beings

'60 Minutes' correspondent Steve Kroft examines how high-tech advances are reinventing the workplace, often without creating jobs for human beings http://www.ihavenet.com/Technology/Will-Robots-Steal-Your-Job_2013-01-1503.html Constantinos Mikelis dmikelis084 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17913769310620488445-b0ebdf0e218f6c741ef75cc1c79f2b64 2012-04-29T11:44:33.672-04:00

Rattrap and the Jinni: Mysteries of the Future World It’s an educative story that will help children understand many current realities of the world in which we all live. It’ll...

Rattrap and the Jinni: Mysteries of the Future World It’s an educative story that will help children understand many current realities of the world in which we all live. It’ll... http://www.rmnkids.com/raman-media-network-books-for-children/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4494345142971421386-6f1c0b0472254c511abd6f5375dcc5c5 2012-08-05T13:11:23.036-04:00

Who are you calling “inhuman”? ARTIFICIALLY created beings, whether they be drawn or sculpted, are warmly accepted by viewers when they are distinctively...

Who are you calling “inhuman”? ARTIFICIALLY created beings, whether they be drawn or sculpted, are warmly accepted by viewers when they are distinctively... http://www.economist.com/node/21559316 Emily Sanders esanders447 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7951056651233450311-89cb8a0cd316bd53d044d3b2fd0ee2d7 2012-08-05T14:31:20.277-04:00

Nato hosts a robo-sub competition in Italy, where 15 university teams put their autonomous underwater vehicles to the test

Nato hosts a robo-sub competition in Italy, where 15 university teams put their autonomous underwater vehicles to the test http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/video/2012/aug/01/nato-robot-submarine-challenge-video Emily Sanders esanders447 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11872884064438082180-a5324b32d3d62ef44d08d73898be44d7 2012-08-05T13:11:48.692-04:00

IN THE classic science-fiction film “2001”, the ship's computer, HAL, faces a dilemma. His instructions require him both to fulfil the ship's...

IN THE classic science-fiction film “2001”, the ship's computer, HAL, faces a dilemma. His instructions require him both to fulfil the ship's... http://www.economist.com/node/21556234 Emily Sanders esanders447 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13831053648559177476-7e52e2b7e13b7cf16dbf01294c090eb4 2012-08-18T18:42:57.550-04:00

Robots far more adept than those now commonly used by automakers and other industries are replacing workers in both manufacturing and distribution.

Robots far more adept than those now commonly used by automakers and other industries are replacing workers in both manufacturing and distribution. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/19/business/new-wave-of-adept-robots-is-changing-global-industry.html Emily Sanders esanders447 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13896337058008061653-9945c45ff1d8eeb699ed6442d48bac53 2012-08-05T14:31:58.418-04:00

A Japanese electronics company unveils its £900,000 robot which weighs four tonnes and is 13ft tall

A Japanese electronics company unveils its £900,000 robot which weighs four tonnes and is 13ft tall http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/video/2012/jul/30/kuratas-japanese-robot-iphone-video Emily Sanders esanders447 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10481013274727457518-8fd49b542068789cf7e0f43a3ad08cd5 2011-05-18T22:12:00.000-04:00

expands capacity by allowing multiple users within a spectrum. Auburn University focuses on cognitive networks, collaborative distributed mobile robotics, radio frequency chips and sensor networks. The newest partner, The University of Texas at Austin,

expands capacity by allowing multiple users within a spectrum. Auburn University focuses on cognitive networks, collaborative distributed mobile robotics, radio frequency chips and sensor networks. The newest partner, The University of Texas at Austin, http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r4644963471&f=9791 102 102 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15039194055968271-0f9efa410d190faa0cdf66289c54292b 2012-03-02T12:01:42.889-05:00

By Kate Kelland – With the prospect of future conflicts between armies controlling weapons with their minds, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics launched a consultation on Thursday (Mar 1, 2012) to consider the risks of blurring the lines between humans and machines. “Intervening in the brain has always raised both hopes and fears in equal measure. Hopes of curing terrible diseases, and fears about the consequences of trying to enhance human capability beyond what is normally possible,” said Thomas Baldwin, a professor of philosophy at Britain’s York University who is leading the study. “If brain-computer interfaces are used to control military aircraft or weapons from far away, who takes ultimate responsibility for the actions? Could this be blurring the line between man and machine?” Baldwin said.

By Kate Kelland – With the prospect of future conflicts between armies controlling weapons with their minds, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics launched a consultation on Thursday (Mar 1, 2012) to consider the risks of blurring the lines between humans and machines. “Intervening in the brain has always raised both hopes and fears in equal measure. Hopes of curing terrible diseases, and fears about the consequences of trying to enhance human capability beyond what is normally possible,” said Thomas Baldwin, a professor of philosophy at Britain’s York University who is leading the study. “If brain-computer interfaces are used to control military aircraft or weapons from far away, who takes ultimate responsibility for the actions? Could this be blurring the line between man and machine?” Baldwin said. http://theneteconomy.wordpress.com/2012/03/02/super-human-brain-technology-sparks-ethics-debate/ George Mattathil gmattathil715 16 15 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6161851473059746700-d4863f1e36585f59a90007bf07b12d89 2011-12-11T14:21:01.151-05:00

Engadget reports Aldebaran Robotics' Nao robot has already received a few upgrades from both the company itself and other developers: features like a 1.6GHz

Engadget reports Aldebaran Robotics' Nao robot has already received a few upgrades from both the company itself and other developers: features like a 1.6GHz http://siteboat.com/video-next-generation-humanoid-robot/ Erdem OZKAN eozkan433 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5632480964314984330-8ee5418410922fc4d8c2c27e270abdae 2011-11-16T21:41:48.764-05:00

It may be a bit on the Uncanny Valley side of things to have a computer chip that can mimic the human brain's activity, but

It may be a bit on the Uncanny Valley side of things to have a computer chip that can mimic the human brain's activity, but http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/mit-unveils-computer-chip-that-thinks-like-the-human-brain-skyn/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4255480284062022349-81b051c39fd244cd6f9efce73d30d13c 2009-09-15T06:16:00.000-04:00

this year, Sandia National Laboratories awarded the contract to build the next generation of the hopper to Massachusetts-based robotics firm Boston Dynamics. Researchers at Sandia have tried out the robot on a variety of different surfaces. The

this year, Sandia National Laboratories awarded the contract to build the next generation of the hopper to Massachusetts-based robotics firm Boston Dynamics. Researchers at Sandia have tried out the robot on a variety of different surfaces. The http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2205213253&f=9791 179 179 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18186703380456010230-35bcfb004d1922e1f031e02643b0ace3 2012-06-08T10:57:21.439-04:00

In 2006 Bill Gates asked us to imagine being present at the birth of a new industry where we would have a robot in every home (Scientific American 1986). Gates believed that the robotic revolution—culminating in consumer-centric robot products—was well within our reach and could happen fairly quickly if the right community could be mobilized.

In 2006 Bill Gates asked us to imagine being present at the birth of a new industry where we would have a robot in every home (Scientific American 1986). Gates believed that the robotic revolution—culminating in consumer-centric robot products—was well within our reach and could happen fairly quickly if the right community could be mobilized. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/02/03/birthing-a-new-industry-by-2020/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4496263638516830223-e7ae72656eda7643275fd20abfa0329e 2012-08-05T13:12:21.896-04:00

ONLY a few of the many thousands who applied to carry Britain’s Olympic torch in the relay that finishes on July 27th made the final selection. But one application...

ONLY a few of the many thousands who applied to carry Britain’s Olympic torch in the relay that finishes on July 27th made the final selection. But one application... http://www.economist.com/node/21559391 Emily Sanders esanders447 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13540509496272092284-643c0f481a3cc6c44b3cb66c02e7ae47 2010-02-18T14:44:32.482-05:00

Sustainable VirtualBiz.com - So you thought robots were only in the sci-fi movies, but think again. Today, the global economy suffers historic debt levels and massive population growth is expected to deplete resources within the next two decades. The results of increasing...

Sustainable VirtualBiz.com - So you thought robots were only in the sci-fi movies, but think again. Today, the global economy suffers historic debt levels and massive population growth is expected to deplete resources within the next two decades. The results of increasing... http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/321507-james-rickman/55066-how-robots-impact-your-job-employment?source=new_post James Rickman jrickman047 133 130 0 3