Report: Robotic Automation: Industry Impact Research Service TOC

Automotive Research and Technology Developments: Introduction and Overview; Companies Pursuing New Developments; A New Pedigree; Uninterrupted Traceability Solutions for Automotive and Component Manufacturers; Speeding Up Vehicle Production; Systems that Detect Auto Quality
Semiconductor Research and Technology Developments: Introduction and Overview; Cartesian Catching up with Scara; Researching the Next Generation of 3D Inspection Systems; Robotic Vision Systems' New Advancement; Unified Automation Systems Shorten Delivery Times; Optoelectronic Manufacturing Project Termed a Success
Other Research and Technology Developments: Introduction and Overview; Pitfalls and Future Trends
Developments in North America: Controlling Robots; Developing Mobile Robots Using SDM; Improving Image Tracking; Improving Man and Machine Communication; Sensing Human Emotions
Developments in Europe and Asia: Geared Robot Manipulator; Locating Mobile Robots; Butterflies Train Robots
Developments by Companies: Improving Welding Productivity; Improving Flexibility; Robotic Tool Changers for Welding; Software for Robots; Tools to Guide Robots; Robotics and Wearable Computing; Guidance Option for Robots

Brief Overview: Introduction; The Rationale behind Using Robots; Areas of Application; Conclusion
Recent Advances: Nanotech Control Device Aids in Telesurgery; Novel Robot Microscope that Follow Cells; Robot Scans Heart Muscles; Assisting Scientific Instruments
Live Applications: Robotic Heart Surgery; Another Application - Micro Surgery
Robotics for the Medical Devices Industry: Overview; A Preferred Option

Current Research at Various Organizations: Oak Ridge National Labotarory; Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); Johns Hopkins University; University of California; Berkeley; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; Sandia National Laboratories
Developments in North America: Children Drive Innovation; Ocean Robots; Military Robots; Assisting the Elderly
Developments in Europe and Asia: Trading Robots; A Part of the Family; Recent News

Trends and Profiles: Current Trends; Market Forecast; Installation and Operational Stock; Company Profiles; Venture Capital Analysis
Sectoral Analysis: Overview; Automotive; Electronics and Semiconductors; Life Sciences; Robotics in the Consumer Market
Decision Support Database: Automotive Industry Production and Growth Rates: 1996 to 2004 by Geographic Region; Semiconductor Industry Markets and Growth Rates: 1996 to 2004 by Geographic Region

Contacts and Patents: Contacts; Patents; Technical Insights Awards; TI Awards Industrial; TI Awards Healthcare