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Even as the U.S. economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage of skilled labor in manufacturing persists, threatening the nation's competitiveness. In May, the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute launched RoboticsCareer.org as an online resource to help address workforce challenges. The Pittsburgh-based ARM Institute is a public-private consortium backed by the U.S. Department of Defense with more…
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Fetch Robotics Inc., which provides cloud-connected robots, today announced a new integrated case pick-to-pallet system with The Körber Group. The system dynamically integrates the movement of Fetch's Freight500 and Freight1500 autonomous mobile robots with Körber's warehouse management systems. The partners said their combined offering can orchestrate warehouse associates and robots and optimize care-picking workflows. In the past year, growing e-commerce…
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Although maritime systems are different from other types of robots, the demand for easier integration and use is the same. Middleware and connectivity products can help overcome legacy barriers to adoption and enable new use cases, according to Mission Robotics Inc. The Union City, Calif.-based company provides consulting and engineering services to help developers of underwater robots. “At Mission Robotics,…
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Investments in robotics and related technologies increased to approximately $8 billion in June 2021. There were about 50 reported deals last month, in comparison with 70 worth a total of $3 billion in May 2021, and $7 billion in April. Autonomous vehicles continued to do well, as more companies move into trials of robotaxis, self-driving cars, and autonomous trucks. Transportation…
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Developers need large amounts of reliable data to train artificial intelligence and robots. There are several libraries of objects, but fewer of spaces. Matterport Inc. today said that it and Facebook AI Research are releasing the “largest-ever dataset of 3D indoor spaces available exclusively for academic, non-commercial uses.” Matterport said the Habitat-Matterport 3D Research Dataset (HM3D) spatial library includes high-resolution…
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Seegrid Corp. today announced that it is adding a robotics-as-a-service, or RaaS, subscription model for its autonomous mobile robots. The model will provide customers with more options for adopting Seegrid's Palion robots and enterprise software, said the Pittsburgh-based company. The RaaS model can reduce the upfront investment and enable customers to have access to the latest robotic fleet and enhancements,…
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Last week's collapse of part of the Champlain Towers South condominiums in Surfside, Fla., was a reminder of how structures can fail and suddenly affect human lives. More than 150 people are missing. As with other disasters, from wars to hurricanes, robots and drones can play a role in finding trapped or lost people, assessing the damage, and ultimately rebuilding…
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XPeng Inc. last week announced the launch of its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Guangzhou, China-based automotive company is offering 85 million Class A ordinary shares in its global offering, and it could raise up to $2 billion (U.S.). XPeng said it designs, manufactures, and markets electric vehicles (EVs) to appeal to the large and…
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From prosthetics to voice controls and artificial intelligence, advances in multiple technologies are helping robots and assistive devices to work more closely with humans. Speakers during a virtual event on “The Evolution of Human-Robot Interaction” produced by the Global Robot Cluster last night explained how these systems can augment human capabilities and improve both industrial productivity and the quality of…
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Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are securities that can be bought or sold on a stock exchange and can be organized around thematic investments. A small but growing number of ETFs focus on robotics and artificial intelligence, providing a means for both startups and investors worldwide to support and benefit from emerging technologies. The Indxx Japan Robotics & AI Index began…
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To be useful for a widening range of applications, robots need software that will enable them to learn new tasks quickly. Micropsi Industries GmbH today announced the latest version of its MIRAI robot control system. It now includes a “positioning skills” feature that provides examples of quality movements so that robots can generalize and understand how to handle variances more…
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From rigid exoskeletons to more flexible robots, wearable systems promise to restore or augment human capabilities. They are beginning to be available for therapeutic, assistive, or industrial use. This spring, Roam Robotics announced the availability of its Ascend smart orthosis, which is designed to help relieve knee pain and improve patient mobility. More than 20% of the global population is…
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Quick-service restaurants are facing record labor shortages, cost and hygiene concerns, and competitive pressures to improve the customer experience. Many are looking to emerging automation to meet the demand for speed and efficiency. Miso Robotics Inc. today announced a partnership with manufacturer Lancer Worldwide to build an intelligent beverage dispenser for future commercial kitchens. While 60% to 70% of sales…
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Among the challenges facing robotics developers working on navigation and manipulation is the need for good data for machine learning. For applications in warehouses to factories and fields, roboticists rely on simulation to accelerate testing and address potential edge cases. NVIDIA Corp. today announced the open beta of its Isaac Sim engine, which includes several new features. Isaac Sim, which…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
