Innovation First, Inc. and Autodesk, Inc. Co-Develop New Curriculum to Promote Robotics Among Students and Educators: VEX Robotics Inventor Curricu
In an effort to promote greater interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in schools across the globe, Innovation First, Inc. (IFI), a leader in educational and competitive robotics products, has teamed up with Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets, to co-develop a new curriculum to be included in the popular VEX Robotics Design System Classroom Lab Kits. With Autodesk Inventor software at the heart of the curriculum, it is designed to encourage students and educators to explore the exciting world of robotics and bring real-world experience to STEM teaching methods. Autodesk Inventor software is use...

Industrial Robotics Market to Reach Nearly 149 Thousand Units by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Advancements in the fields of robotics and machine vision led to the development of various new robots for use in diversified sectors such as consumer electronics, military applications, entertainment and personal assistants. These robots, including pet dogs, automated vacuum cleaners, robotic fish, reconnaissance robots and humanoid robots are capable of recognizing, understanding and performing human actions. Demand for industrial robots is expected to be nearly 149 thousand units by 2012.

Asia's First Pharmacy Robot, at Bumrungrad International
Bumrungrad International (http://www.bumrungrad.com) will operate a complete packaging, storage and dispensing system that barcodes unit-dose medications onsite. This state-of-the-art, fully-automated drug management system by Swisslog -- often called a 'Pharmacy Robot' -- is the first of its kind in Asia. Bumrungrad International will use it to improve care and safety for its patients.

Boys Robot Gets New Brain! New Children's Book, "Krumbuckets", Release Announced By Blooming Tree Press
"Krumbuckets" is the story of Nick, a thirteen year old boy who has always been a klutz. He relies on his Security And Monitoring robot ("SAM") and neighbor Lisa to keep him out of trouble. Nick is tired of his old fashioned robot, SAM, but when Lisa puts in a new brain for SAM what will happen next is anybody's guess. What's worse, he has other things to worry about. While the President is in town for a debate, the threesome work together to discover, and deal, with the cause of the President's strange behavior.

Human-Powered TV and Robot Widgets Battle For Internet Television Dominance -- New Focus On Regional and International Cultural Content
Responding to a growing demand among international viewers, Internet television pioneer, Pax Stereo Tv has announced the latest addition to its Internet television channels; Human-powered Video Guide Widgets. Considered the perfect companion to the current network of over 350 micro-niche robot "AutoChannels", these international widgets offer high-quality videos from around the world in a variety of languages. Competition between human-powered TV and robot widgets is expected to increase.

St. Johnsbury Academy Awarded NASA Grant to Enter FIRST Robotics Competition
St. Johnsbury Academy's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STeM) Program has been awarded a $6,000 Program Growth sponsorship grant from NASA that will help the Academy students enter the 2007-2008 FIRST Robotics Competition.

Robot Vacuum Cleaners ? The Future Is Now
Many fans of science fiction can remember reading how we were all supposed to all be flying around on jet packs by the year 2001. Well we haven?t quite achieved that ? yet. But we?re getting closer every day. One example is in the area of cleaning. The Roomba vacuum cleaner, which is made by iRobot, uses robot technology to clean your house. While it?s not quite like ?The Jetsons? it uses many of the same principles.

Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaners ? A Revolution In Cleaning
The Roomba Robot vacuum is a revolution in vacuum cleaning. Made by the iRobot corporation, this little machine does much more then it?s size would indicate. All you have to do it place it in the center of the room, press the ?on? button, and watch it go.

GE Energy Volunteers Help Build Infrastructure for Robotics Tournament
One Week to go and Berthoud will host the Thompson FIRST LEGO League Tournament in Support of Math and Science Education.