Search and rescue robot – lessons from 9/11

Robots can be critical in search and rescue operations as they are able to reach concealed places and environments that are inaccesible to fire-fighters and rescue personnel. While robots were used during the 9/11 rescue operations, many limitations were exposed… (more)

Robotics takes the drudgery out of manufacturing

The fact that South Africa has a large pool of unemployed labour is often  used in discussions on whether robotics has a place in South African industry. It is argued that better use should be made of the available labour resources by providing sustained training programmes… (more)