ROBOTICS News, Jan 03, 2012

Video: Swiss Jumpglider Bot Leaps Into Flight, Inspired by Insects and Bats Popular Science A wheel not unlike a fishing reel is attached to the robot's underbelly, controlling the lines running throughout the wings. The jumpglider project was presented at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO) last month in ... See all stories on this topic »

DSP Robotics supplies hard-drive for use with Flowstone graphical programming ... The Engineer ... and is suitable for use in robotic, embedded computing and industrial applications. The FIT PC is a miniaturised, fanless PC that features an Intel Atom 1.6Ghz processor, 1Gb RAM, two x Gigabit LAN, Wifi, COMport, four x USB, digital video output, ... See all stories on this topic »

Almost human Scienceline The other speaker, Heather Knight, brought in a human imitation that clearly sidestepped the uncanny valley: a robot with a stand-up comedy routine. In a routine about Manhattan, the robot joked: “I am such a devout tourist that I have two video ... See all stories on this topic »

Writing Code Is as Easy as Raspberry Pi Patch.com ... Pi for everything from robots to turning older TVs into Smart TVs, for car entertainment systems, as a smart home energy monitor, to make an arcade-game box, a home digital video recorder, for home automation, as a sophisticated aquarium monitor, ... See all stories on this topic »

Laser Displays, Mobile Payments, Video Collaboration, Innovation Furniture ... Xconomy The main 5×5 program will then feature one company representing each of Xconomy's five cities: Kiva Systems (warehouse robotics, Boston), On-Ramp Wireless (wireless grid monitoring, San Diego), TerraPower (nuclear power, Seattle), Arbor Networks ... See all stories on this topic »

Cat-brushing robot draws all signs of contentment (w/ video) The Tokyo-based Veltrop has a video out that demonstrates how Nao, a humanoidrobot, is able to take a brush and gently apply it to the cat. ... www.physorg.com/.../2012-01-cat-brushing-robot-contentme...

Taylor Veltrop's Robot Avatar Project Complete - ROS robotics news A year ago I released my first video of Kinect robotics when I loosely controlled a KHR (mini humanoid). Now I have "completed" the robot avatar project. ... www.ros.org/.../taylor-veltrops-robot-avatar-project-complete...

Seeing The World As Your Robot Sees It (Video) | Robots Dreams While other robot researchers have demonstrated interesting ... The Robots Dreamsvideo channel on YouTube includes new robot product news, exclusive ... www.robots-dreams.com/.../seeing-the-world-as-your-robot-se...

Toku Toku Maru Brings Joy for Christmas (Video) – Robot Platform ... His talents extend far beyond robotics. It seems like he is constantly exploring new technology applications and building leading edge devices, like multi-prop ... www.robotplatform.com/.../toku-toku-maru-brings-joy-for-ch...

Greying Singapore taps robots, games in rehab - Yahoo! News Discover news, videos and much more based on what your friends are reading ...laterally," he said after a recent hour-long session with the "Armeo" robotic arm. ... news.yahoo.com/greying-singapore-taps-robots-games-rehab-...

  

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NEW YEAR 2012 News, Events, Jan 03, 2012

Great expectations for 2012 ESPN She came close a few times in 2011, but 2012 should be the year when she becomes the first woman in NHRA history to win a Pro Stock event. She might compete for the title while she's at it. Mark Garrow updates the latest NASCAR news and counts down the ... See all stories on this topic » ESPN

Apple's academic January event delayed from 2011 CNET by Josh Lowensohn January 3, 2012 12:25 PM PST Follow @Josh Adding to the flurry of rumors about Apple holding a news event later this month, Fox's Clayton Morris offers up that the education-driven launch was originally slated to happen late last year ... See all stories on this topic » CNET

New Year Poker Talk With Anton Wigg CardPlayer.com ... lessons learned, and great expectations for the year that lies ahead. Over the festive season and into the new year, Card Player has been asking poker players from all over the world about their memories of 2011 and their wishes for 2012. ... See all stories on this topic » CardPlayer.com

US dollar falls as economic data improves MarketWatch New Year, new money coming into the markets as stocks cheer better-than-expected market data around the world. But volatility could remain in 2012. US and UK stock and bond markets were closed Monday, though European stocks traded normally. ... See all stories on this topic »

First look at shiny new gadgets The Seattle Times The turning point is the mammoth Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, anevent that annually resets expectations and turns the industry's clock forward. Thisyear's highlights will include wafer-thin TVs, lightweight computers and new gadgets ... See all stories on this topic »

Stocks Ring In 2012 With Rally, But Slip From Highs Forbes Wall Street hit the ground running to kick off the new year Tuesday, racing higher out of the gate in the first trading session of 2012 before coming off its highs. Much of the uncertainty that contributed to a tumultuous 2011 remains – from the ... See all stories on this topic »

10 family resolutions for 2012 Bay Windows by Dana Rudolph The New Year is upon us, and with it, a chance for new plans and resolutions. Here are 10 things I resolve to do with my family this year. I hope some of them may inspire you and your families, too. Play more games: Our family loves ... See all stories on this topic »

New Year's Resolutions For Football Fans... Football365.com The brain works on last night's events. Nothing. Not much. Some. Oh God. That's why your fingers smell odd. Huge amounts of intoxicants are hurting your body. You do it to yourself, you do, and that's what really hurts. Time to turn over a new leaf. ... See all stories on this topic »

Iowa caucuses: What results could mean for the GOP 7 The Virginian-Pilot Increasingly, Perry's campaign has the feel of Fred Thompson's ill-fated bid — and not just because the Texas governor also took New Year's Day off, as Thompson famously did here four years ago. After entering to much hoopla and falling embarrassingly ... See all stories on this topic »

Your 2012 parenting problems solved WalesOnline Do you have any tips on how to get them (and us) motivated into exercising in 2012? I want it to be our New Year's resolution. Nicola says: “To help your teenagers get active it's important to find activities they are interested in that fit with his or ... See all stories on this topic »

Dzul Dance Presents MAYA 2012: a new beginning Broadway World In Maya 2012 Dzul transforms his company into earthbound and airborne forces of nature, creating a different way of seeing and understanding the world. The year 2012 is a moment of great expectation in many different cultures throughout the world. ... See all stories on this topic »

Dickens 2012: Walks, Talks, Screenings And More Londonist And, of course, the Charles Dickens Museum can be visited in Bloomsbury all yearround. Fans of Dickens adaptations are well served by the BBC, who recently screened a new adaptation of Great Expectations, with Edwin Drood coming soon. ... See all stories on this topic »

World's Woes Leave Lasting Scars Wall Street Journal This dour demeanor comes after a year where many investors learned they had underestimated just how volatile and unpredictable life would be as the world's major developed economies contend with a mountain of debt. As the new year starts, ... See all stories on this topic » Wall Street Journal

Will sterling continue its resistance to poor data? FX-MM Happy New Year! The team here at Caxton FX would like to wish you the very best of luck for 2012, we hope the exchange rates go your way! The outlook for early 2012remains unchanged as far as we are concerned, we continue to favour safer currencies in... See all stories on this topic »

Auto Expo 2012: A curtain raiser and visitor's advisory Moneylife Personal Finance site and magazine In addition, most of the launch functions and special events are being held starting the 4th of January onwards, while public entry starts on the 7th. The theme for this year'sAuto Expo is 'green', which is all very good, the display of new generation ... See all stories on this topic »

New Year's resolutions from the world of finance Financial News (blog) "My New Year's resolution is to survive 35 European directives and the London Olympics." "Take the two weeks off to attend as many events at the 2012 Olympics as possible and witness Team GB win an all-time record haul of medals. ... See all stories on this topic » Financial News (blog)

Wise Words from Williams: Persevere in the New Year Berkeley Independent Many people who have had to deal with far less traumatic events walk around with their emotion on their shoulders, mad with the world, as if they were singled out for special punishment by life. I have a friend who in her high school senior year had an ... See all stories on this topic »

SCOTT: Last season's 3-year-olds get a shot at redemption this season The Saratogian 26) is the last major event of the racing year. In practice, though, the annual restart at the grand old California track feels more like the beginning of a new year than the end of an old one. That was certainly the atmosphere at Santa Anita a week ... See all stories on this topic »

On GOP's Big Night, Obama Hosts Video Chat With Iowa Democrats Fox News Obama was seeking to counter months of pounding by Republicans in Iowa and the Republican National Committee, which has assailed Obama's economic record and tagged him as a president who has failed to live up to lofty expectations. "Three yearslater ... See all stories on this topic »

No Chance – Looking Toward the New Year Inside Pulse Of course that won't be what happens, so I'm cutting my expectations down a little bit. As follows are just a few of the things I would like out of the WWE this year. Not too much, but just a couple of things, that if done right, could make 2012 a year ... See all stories on this topic »

Daily Briefing – Romney Predicts Iowa Win Governors Journal Virginia - A development on New Year's Day has ramifications for the governor's race in 2013. Late Sunday, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli(R) was forced to reverse himself after announcing his plans to ask for special legislation to open up the VA GOP ... See all stories on this topic » Governors Journal

Corning Secures New Long-Term Diesel Supply Agreements MarketWatch (press release) Forward-looking statements speak only as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events. Corning Incorporated ( www.corning.com ) is the world leader in specialty glass ... See all stories on this topic »

Plastec Technologies Reports Unaudited Fiscal 2012 First and Second Quarter ... MarketWatch (press release) Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," ... See all stories on this topic »

The Heron's Nest: A Classic weekend Delaware County Daily Times There was another one over the New Year's Weekend. Today's Upper: Kudos to the person who stepped up and gave police the information they needed to make an arrest in the Folcroft hit-run case. Quote Box: “The expectations were great and the game was... See all stories on this topic »

5 Significant Themes That Will Affect Market Action In 2012 Seeking Alpha By Mike McDermott Heading into a new year of trading, markets are in a period of significant uncertainty. To generate profits this year, traders will have to adapt to change quickly, and make decisions based on imperfect information. ... See all stories on this topic »

KBW Announces Significant Hires in Investment Banking MarketWatch (press release) Mr. Harasimowicz has rejoined KBW's investment banking platform in New York for a transition period and is anticipated to become the head of the firm's Chicago office in early 2012. An industry veteran with more than 24 years of experience, ... See all stories on this topic »

Commodities face challenge from 'tail risk' Financial Times As commodity markets enter the new year, the price outlook, particularly for crude oil, is clouded by the risk of an economic crisis in Europe – and hence, the possibility of a price plunge – and geopolitical concerns – therefore the risk of an ... See all stories on this topic »

Anderson seeks new promoter for racetrack Record-Searchlight Faeth Motorsports had signed a five-year extension with the fairgrounds in February. But the company wanted to renegotiate terms of the deal after its 2011 racing season didn't meet revenue expectations. "We suffered a very difficult year financially," ... See all stories on this topic »

OneBeacon Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Earnings Release and Webcast Sacramento Bee OneBeacon assumes no obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Reader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Sacramento Bee. ... See all stories on this topic »

Team, Inc. Reports Strong 2nd Quarter Earnings and Raises Full Year Guidance MarketWatch (press release) We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made today or any other forward-looking statements made by the company, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. TEAM, INC. ... See all stories on this topic »

Brookstone Announces CEO Succession MarketWatch (press release) Mr. Boire's resignation will be effective January 3, 2012, following which he will be joining Sears Holdings Corporation as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer and President, Sears and Kmart Formats. ... See all stories on this topic »

Raven Industries to Acquire Vista Research, Inc. MarketWatch (press release) This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the expectations,... See all stories on this topic »

CCA Awarded New Management Contract With Puerto Rico MarketWatch (press release) Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements as to our beliefs and expectations of the outcome of future events that are forward-looking statements as defined within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of ... See all stories on this topic »

3D Systems Completes the Acquisition of Z Corp and Vidar MarketWatch (press release) Forward-looking statements may include comments as to the company's beliefs andexpectations as to future events and trends affecting its business and are necessarily subject to uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the company. ... See all stories on this topic »

Kodak Receives Continued Listing Standards Notice from the New York Stock Exchange MarketWatch (press release) ROCHESTER, NY, Jan 03, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Eastman Kodak Company /quotes/zigman/225448/quotes/nls/ek EK +0.08% today announced that the Company has received a continued listing standards notice from the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") because ... See all stories on this topic »

Devon Energy Announces $2.2 Billion Transaction on Five New Venture Plays MarketWatch (press release) Such statements are those concerning strategic plans, expectations and objectives for future operations. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the ... See all stories on this topic »

UnionTown Energy Inc. (UTOG) Ships Oil From New Miami Property in Montana MarketWatch (press release) These forward-looking statements, specifically statements relating to expectationsregarding commercial viability or production from the New Miami #42-20H well involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, fluctuations in natural gas and ... See all stories on this topic »

VeriFone Completes Acquisition of Point MarketWatch (press release) VeriFone and Point are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or alter their forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise. ... See all stories on this topic »

The AES Corporation Provides Update on New York Merchant Generation Business ... MarketWatch (press release) The Company's review of its 2011 fourth quarter and full year financial results is not complete and the Company intends to report its results in February of 2012. The AES Corporation /quotes/zigman/216642/quotes/nls/aes AES +2.62% is a Fortune 200 ... See all stories on this topic »

Resource America, Inc. Authorizes Payment of Quarterly Cash Dividend MarketWatch (press release) Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that itsexpectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ ... See all stories on this topic »

Transcript of RCP Interview With Jon Huntsman RealClearPolitics As you go to these different events in New Hampshire, would it have been easier for you if you hadn't been in China the last two years? Mitt Romney, for one, was running for president the whole time you were over there. Oh, sure. ... See all stories on this topic » RealClearPolitics

Chembio Provides Business Update PR Newswire (press release) We believe that this year (2012) there will be external events that will help us to better define the market opportunity. This principally includes a meeting of the FDA's Blood Products Advisory Committee (date not determined yet) that is likely to ... See all stories on this topic »

Campus Crest Communities Closes Construction Financing and Upsizes Line of Credit MarketWatch (press release) Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking ... See all stories on this topic »

Expectations for the new year » Local News » Weatherford Democrat In 2012. This year, the expectation is to keep growth going. The Census data released in 2011 shows that ... One clue that there is a potential for Tea Party growth is the newpeople moving into the area who do no .... Events by eviesays. com ... weatherforddemocrat.com/local/.../Expectations-for-the-new-y...

New consoles have video gamers reaching next level of ... ... nice with your HDTV. That's precisely why 2012 will be a critical year for gaming. ...By Ebenezer Samuel / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. Published: Wedn

  

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