Soft Robotics divests hardware business to Schmalz, rebrands
August 6, 2024
Oxipital AI will focus on providing its deep-learning machine vision systems for manufacturing robotics after divesting its gripper hardware business to the Schmalz Group.
Verve Motion releases study on soft exosuits
July 19, 2024
97% of soft exosuit users from Verve Motion’s latest study reported that wearable robotics assisted in their work, providing data to support benefits of robotics assisted lifting.
Innovation Works’ Robotics Factory welcomes 5 companies to Accelerate program
July 13, 2024
The Robotics Factory welcomed five new companies to the second cohort of its Accelerate program, focusing on health tech, aviation and plastic recycling.
Elysium Robotics develops human-muscle-like actuators
June 24, 2024
Elysium Robotics’ co-founders said the company can mass produce humanoid robot and prosthetic hands made from dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) for under $1,000.
Unitree Robotics debuts new G1 humanoid with $16K price tag
June 11, 2024
Unitree Robotics announced the release of its new G1 humanoid robot, a smaller humanoid compared to its H1 offering, that comes with a base model price of $16K.
Automate 2024: Doosan Robotics to unveil new cobot, robot ecosystem
May 6, 2024
Doosan Robotics announced a new cobot with a 30 kg payload and mixed cocktails with its “Mixmaster Moodie” at Automate 2024 in Chicago.
How supervised autonomy keeps robot arms moving
April 10, 2024
Erik Nieves, CEO of Plus One Robotics, described what degree of freedom Plus One gives to its AI control systems, as well as the types of situations that warrant human...
Boston University celebrates grand opening of Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center
March 26, 2024
Boston University celebrated the opening of its new Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center on campus in March 2024.
Berkshire Grey’s systems handle hard-to-sort returns
February 14, 2024
Berkshire Grey VP and Fellow Chris Geyer discussed the unique requirements of loose-item sortation, handling poly bags, and increasing job satisfaction in reverse-logistics operations.
Fear of Robots? Not Soft Ones, According to One Study
December 13, 2023
A Washington State University study found exposure to soft robots decreases fears about human-robot collaboration.
Soft Robotics to Demonstrate mGripAI for Food Picking at PACK EXPO 2023
September 1, 2023
Soft Robotics will show how mGripAI, which combines machine vision, compliant grippers, and AI for dexterous picking, can pick and pack food at PACK EXPO.
WPI Researcher Receives NSF Grant to Develop 3D Printed Robots for Disaster Response
August 16, 2023
WPI Professor Markus Nemitz has received more than $500,000 to develop flexible robots that can be affordably produced and respond to search-and-rescue situations in tight spaces.
AMD and MassRobotics Announce Five Winners of the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge
July 12, 2023
AMD and MassRobotics announced the five startups that won the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge, as well as three runners up. They all demonstrated new robot applications.
Soft Robotics Demonstrates mGripAI for Food Handling at Automate 2023
May 24, 2023
Soft Robotics is showing in Detroit how its mGripAI has combined 3D vision, AI, and soft grippers to automate food handling and other applications.
Clean Room Robots Can Safely Perform Demanding Manufacturing Tasks
March 12, 2023
Clean room robots can remove humans from certain environments in aerospace, electronics, and pharmaceuticals manufacturing, but developers and users must address risks.
Toyota Research Institute Provides a Peek Into Its Work to Solve Society’s Biggest Challenges
February 15, 2023
The Toyota Research Institute opened its Los Altos, Calif., headquarters to show its research into robotics, autonomous vehicles, AI, and human-machine interaction.
Soft Robotics Uses NVIDIA Isaac Sim to Apply Automation to $8T Food Market
January 19, 2023
Soft Robotics has used synthetic data and simulation to train its mGripAI system to accurately and safely pick food items that may be occluded in a pile or reflecting light.
2023 Could Be the Year of Social Robots Like the Tombot Robot Dog
January 4, 2023
Tombot has developed robot companions with The Jim Henson Co. to help people with conditions such as Alzheimer's and autism, and its founder describes its approach.
Bridgestone Begins Testing Soft Robot for Piece Picking at Logistics Sites
November 28, 2022
Bridgestone is branching out from tires and hoses to rubber actuators for soft robotic grippers in a proof of concept under way at partner warehouses.
Soft Robotics Picks Up Series C Funding From Food Producers for Its Grasping Tech
November 17, 2022
Soft Robotics, whose mGripAI picking system combines compliant grippers, machine vision, and AI, has raised funding from major food producers to expand deployments.
