Aldebaran Robotics takes over Karotz activities.

2011-10-07

We are very happy to announce that Aldebaran Robotics took over Karotz activities. We have been following since a long time the little rabbit's evolution and we are very fond of it. Cute design, cool product, we feel in the same family. Alias working with communities of users to develop applications as it is done for Karotz is also at the core of the evolution of our robots. And now, action…

Aldebaran Robotics, worldleader in humanoid robotics, raises US$13 million in round led by Intel Capital

2011-06-08

Paris, France -- Aldebaran Robotics SA, the world-leading European humanoid robotics company, announced today that the company has raised US$13 million in new venture funding. The series C round of financing was led by Intel Capital, with additional participation from its current investors,CDC Innovation, iSource and Crédit Agricole Private Equity

Nao becomes Open Source

2011-05-13

ALDEBARAN-Robotics, announced at the 2011 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation its decision to share a significant part of its source code with the research and developer community by the end of 2011.

Robotics : the time is NAO

2011-11-15

See the interview of NAO by France24 TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X61lj-lercw&feature=youtu.be

Humanoid Robots: STEM Vehicles Today, Classroom Assistants Tomorrow

2011-10-25

If humanoid robots are ever to succeed as classroom assistants, they have to be stable, agile, and programmable--but above all, said Bruno Maisonnier, they have to be cute. "In my opinion, the robot of the future will have as its main function to interact with people," Maisonnier said. "If you want people to be comfortable interacting with a robot, it has to have a humanoid shape, not a dog or a spider or anything like that. Really, they have to look cute before everything else."

Meet NAO, your new classmate!

2011-10-21

Students in Dubai will soon get to meet a new friend in their classrooms — a humanoid robot. Combining sophisticated intelligence with good looks, NAO perfectly fits the educational needs of schools and universities. Blinking its blue eyes and moving its head across the room, the robot makes use of high-definition cameras to see people. A simple tap on its head brings the humanoid to life as it

Aldebaran and Intel demonstrate the power of humanoid NAO

2011-10-18

Aldebaran Robotics, in partnership with Intel, today showcased the power of humanoid NAO robots in the classroom to Middle East academia and research institutions. Powered by Intel Atom technology, NAO is the first versatile and programmable humanoid robot to be used as a standard platform for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students.

Boston Robotic Expo Shows Off Technology That Could Help With Disabilities

2011-09-27

BOSTON (CBS) – Governor Patrick was among those who stopped by the one-day expo at the Hynes Convention Center Friday called “Products And Designs That Change Our Lives.” NAO is one product from Aldebaran Robotics. Two feet tall, it can also access the internet. Think of it as a walking laptop. It can be made compatible with other objects, such as refrigerators.

New curriculum products for schools

2011-09-13

Aldebaran Robotics, a French company with U.S. offices in Boston, demonstrated what it says is the most widely used humanoid robot for academic purposes worldwide, called NAO. Teachers who have used NAO humanoid robots during their classes say the devices really motivate students, according to the company. The robots provide an introduction to computer programming and offer a hands-on way to teach about topics such as locomotion, voice recognition, and more.

RoboCup kicks off

2011-08-01

The best strikers, defenders and midfield players in the robot football world have already gathered in Istanbul. The teams and their coaches are there for the climax of the 2011 non-human soccer calendar - the RoboCup. The competition sees teams from all around the world pit their creations, be they made from bolts or bytes, against other robot teams.

The First Robot Film Festival Was a Success, New Robotic Stars Are Born

2011-08-01

The First Robot Film Festival Was a Success, New Robotic Stars Are Born On July 17th and 18th, the first Robot Film Festival took place in New York City. Organized by popular roboticist Heather Knight, the festival brought together robotic builders, engineers, artists, and robot lovers in general. As in other film festivals, there was a screening of the selected films, a red carpet ceremony, and several live performances by local artists throughout the event.

Fourth generation robot Nao

2011-08-01

The NAO robot demonstrated its footballing prowess at RoboCup 2011where it was the model selected for the standard platform league. Its manufacturer, the French company Aldebaran, announced the forthcoming 4th generation model during the event and it is now available for pre-order, although not due to ship until the Fall.

Germans dominate Robot World Cup

2011-08-01

It was an all-too-familiar result at the Robot World Cup as Britain crashed out in the group stage of a tournament that Germany dominated. For the first time Britain was represented at the 'RoboCup', with a team sent from Edinburgh University.