Topic: Healthcare

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Johnson & Johnson Announces Details of Surgical Robot

November 7, 2023 · The OTTAVA System will be submitted to the FDA in 2024 for clinical trials.

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Finland’s Robotics Industry Specializes in Small Series Production, Finds HowToRobot

November 1, 2023 · Finland has 201 robotics suppliers, largely focused on the country's metals and manufacturing sectors, according to the latest national profile by HowToRobot and the Robotics Society in Finland.

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Theobroma Unleashes JAGUAR Computer for Reliable Mobile Robots

October 21, 2023 · Theobroma said its new JAGUAR SBC-RK3588-AMR single-board computer is designed to support reliable autonomous mobile robot applications.

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RobotLAB Wins Innovation Award, Integrates Service Robots Across Industries

October 17, 2023 · RobotLAB, which received recognition at the Daytime Beauty Awards, has applied robotics and AI to health, hospitality, and education applications.

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PickNik Robotics Raises Funds to Further Develop MoveIt Studio for Robot Arms

October 12, 2023 · PickNik Robotics plans to use the $2 million in pre-seed investment to further develop its MoveIt Studio platform for developers of complex applications.

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NEURA Robotics Closes More Investment for American Expansion

October 11, 2023 · NEURA Robotics has raised $16 million to continue developing its cognitive and collaborative robots for a variety of industries and environments.

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Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Air Vehicles Secure U.S. Army Contract for Heavy Lift VTOL Capability

October 7, 2023 · Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman have secured a new contract to demonstrate a modular uncrewed aerial system for resupplying troops, conducting surveillance, and other missions.

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Locus Robotics Fulfillment Systems Now Available in Italy and Poland

October 3, 2023 · Locus Robotics said its autonomous mobile robots and warehouse software are now available in more European countries.

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Robotics Developer Builds Autonomous Wheelchair With NVIDIA Jetson

October 3, 2023 · NVIDIA Jetson enabled one robotics developer to build an autonomous wheelchair designed to be affordable and to use AI at the edge.

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RobotLAB Franchises Robot Integration Services With New Partners in North Carolina

September 26, 2023 · RobotLAB franchisees plan to open multiple branches in the Carolinas to support integration of cleaning and service robots for the over 31,000 businesses in the territory.

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Boston Dynamics AI Institute Launches Ethics Research Initiative for Robots, AI

September 26, 2023 · The AI Institute, founded by Hyundai and Boston Dynamics, has launched a research team to explore societal questions around robotics and artificial intelligence.

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World Robotics Report 2023 Shows Ongoing Global Growth in Installations, Finds IFR

September 26, 2023 · The World Robotics Report for 2023 found that the automotive, electronics, and metals industries still lead demand for industrial automation.

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Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up Hosts Grant Winners, Innovators, and Students

September 24, 2023 · The Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up displayed robotics and 3D printing innovations, announced grant awards, and offered workforce development networking.

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Diligent Robotics Raises $25M to Deploy Moxi Robots to Hospitals Nationwide

September 22, 2023 · Diligent Robotics plans to use its latest funding to continue developing its Moxi mobile manipulator robot and expand deployments.

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Brightpick Reports Strong Demand for Autopicker Robots

September 21, 2023 · Brightpick said that demand has been strong for its Autopicker mobile robots, which can help automate multiple stages of order fulfillment.

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FANUC Produces 1 Millionth Industrial Robot

September 20, 2023 · FANUC has been producing industrial automation for nearly 50 years and is expanding its North American presence.

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AMD Releases Kria K24 SOM and KD240 Drives Starter Kit to Aid Developers With Edge Compute

September 19, 2023 · AMD noted that the energy savings from its Kria K24 edge processor can add up when multiplied across electric motors and industrial robots.

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North American Q2 Dip in Robotics Orders No Cause for Panic, Notes A3

September 8, 2023 · North American robotics orders dipped in the first half of 2023, but the Association for Advancing Automation's president remains bullish on long-term prospects.

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Robots and ChatGPT Can Help Tackle Loneliness, Observes Investor

September 6, 2023 · Robots and ChatGPT are getting a lot of hype, but they could actually improve the lives of older adults, notes ff Venture Capital's Oliver Mitchell.

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Care Robot Acceptance Tied to Ethical Perceptions, Report University Researchers

September 2, 2023 · Care robot demand may be rising because of aging populations and a shortage of human healthcare workers, but privacy and feedback are key concerns.

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