All articles by Brett Davis
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AUVSI: Robotic arms provide helping hands for medics
Pennsylvania’s RE2 is primarily known for its work on robotic arms and other manipulation technologies, although it recent years it has also branched out into the medical services market.
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AUVSI: UAS adoption faces advocacy issues
Unmanned air systems' road to public acceptance has been hit by a spate of advocacy issues snarling industry progress in Congress, state legislatures and government agencies since the 2011 bill approving their future use.
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AUVSI: IRobot’s RP-VITA joins its robotic lineup
IRobot (booth 3601), best known for its floor-cleaning Roomba and bomb-fighting PackBot, is showcasing its new telepresence robot, the RP-VITA, aimed at...
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NewsAUVSI: RedHawk robotic arm gets a grip on IEDs
Harris has revealed its new RedHawk system, a robotic arm that can be fitted to existing ground robots to fight against improvised explosive devices.
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NewsAUVSI: AAI's CUSVs team up against mines
AAI Corp recently completed an exercise off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California, showing that its Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) could be effective in anti-mine operations, including by towing side-scanning sonar and deploying mine neutralization vehicles.
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AUVSI announces Foundation award winners
Today, the AUVSI Foundation is recognizing three individuals for their extraordinary contributions to the unmanned systems community.
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AUVSI: Privacy concerns should inform, but not stop, UAS use - experts
Unmanned systems, particularly aircraft, are being challenged in the court of public opinion over privacy concerns before their benefits have been understood,...
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AUVSI inducts new board members
AUVSI is welcoming in a new roster of board members, whose terms begin at Unmanned Systems North America 2012 and will last through the show in 2015.Newly...
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AUVSI: Association has busy year as unmanned enjoys rapid growth
It has been a busy year at AUVSI - in addition to planning the world's largest trade show dedicated to the unmanned systems industry, the association has...
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NewsAUVSI: Robotics rodeo branches out with new challenges, demonstrations
A 10-day 'rodeo' saw a round-up of the latest robots and hi-tech equipment at Fort Benning, USA, allowing the hosts to instantly assess their capabilities...
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AUVSI: Oklahoma aims high with UAS business push
Oklahoma is seeking to leverage its aerospace industry past and become a force in the new world of unmanned systems.
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AUVSI: ITT, Mercury Computer Systems team on FELCO
ITT and Mercury Computer Systems have jointly developed a processing system called FELCO.
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AUVSI: Kingfisher swims into new missions
Clearpath Robotics' Kingfisher M100 unmanned surface vehicle, initially designed for universities, is starting to find its way into commercial and security uses.
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AUVSI: Foundation awards recognize unmanned systems innovators
The AUVSI Foundation has recognized six individuals and one chapter for their extraordinary contributions to the unmanned systems community.
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NewsAUVSI: Saab's Skeldar hits the market
After about seven years of development, Saab says its Skeldar V-200 unmanned helicopter is ready for the market in both maritime and land-based flavors.
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AUVSI: QinetiQ debuts downsized Dragon Runner
Dragon Runner has a new little brother. QinetiQ North America has just released the Dragon Runner 10, a diminutive variant of the existing Dragon Runner...
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AUVSI: Public safety working group to promote unmanned aircraft
A Friday panel at AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America 2011 will discuss new efforts to demonstrate the value of unmanned aircraft to state, provincial, tribal and local law enforcement officials and public safety agencies.
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AUVSI: With a single bound: Sandia displays Urban Hopper
Sandia National Laboratories is displaying two versions of the Urban Hopper robot.
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NewsAUVSI: Bale takes over as AUVSI chairman
Insitu's Peter Bale took over the chairmanship of AUVSI on Tuesday, taking the gavel from outgoing chairman John Lambert.
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NewsAUVSI: Lynch: Some robots good, more would be better
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch said he has seen progress in the development of military robotics and unmanned systems, but he'd like to see more.