MIT CSAIL Develops AI to Help Household Robots Halve Planning Time
July 30, 2023
MIT CSAIL said its PIGINet uses machine learning to streamline household robots' task and motion planning by assessing and filtering feasible solutions in complex environments.
Hyundai Elevator Signs Pact With LG Electronics, KT to Coordinate Elevators and Robots
July 28, 2023
Hyundai Elevator last year released an open API to enable its elevators to communicate with service robots, and its new agreement intends to promote more connected systems.
Collaborative Robotics Raises $30M Series A, Launches New Cobot Flywheel Program
July 26, 2023
Collaborative Robotics plans to begin manufacturing and field trials of its cobots. The startup also plans to drive operational transformation with partners such as the Mayo Clinic.
Locus Robotics Breaks Ground for New Global Headquarters in Wilmington, Mass.
July 26, 2023
Locus Robotics said its new headquarters, which it expects to open early next year, will consolidate operations, showcase its technologies to customers, and help retain talent.
Symbotic and SoftBank Group Establish GreenBox, Warehouse as a Service Joint Venture
July 25, 2023
Symbotic has contracted for about $7.5 billion in warehouse automation and software to be sold as a service by GreenBox over the course of the six-year contract.
ForwardX Robotics Releases Flex 60-T Mobile Robot for Cage Trolley Docking and Towing
July 25, 2023
ForwardX said its Flex 60-T autonomous mobile robot is the first one for docking and towing cage trolleys, which are used in warehouses, factories, and other environments.
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Unitree Introduces Quadruped Robot of Embodied AI, the Unitree Go2
July 24, 2023
Unitree said its new Unitree Go2 quadruped robot is designed to be more perceptive, rugged, interactive, and affordable than its predecessor models, opening up new applications.
Eyewear Industry Streamlines Customer Experience Through Robotics and AI
July 23, 2023
The eyewear industry is adopting automation to meet market demand, from 3D printing for personalized production and robotic fulfillment to AI and AR for e-commerce.
Noble Deploys AutoStore System to Modernize Plumbing Industry Customer Experience
July 22, 2023
Noble worked with Dematic to implement what it said is the first AutoStore warehouse automation in Ontario's trade support of plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection in Ontario.
euroTECH Partners With Cobot Lift for Exclusive Distribution in Germany
July 21, 2023
euroTECH, which provides vacuum systems, has partnered with companies such as Cobot Lift to add capabilities and automate new applications such as moving bagged goods.
Automation Explorer Tool From SCHUNK and READY Robotics to Use NVIDIA Omniverse to Aid Deployment
July 21, 2023
Automation Explorer uses SCHUNK's automation technology, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, and READY Robotics' ForgeOS to simulate systems and ease deployment among applications.
ASTM International Proposes Test Method for Legged Robots
July 20, 2023
ASTM International's F45.06 subcommittee on legged robots has proposed a method for testing the disturbance rejection, or stability, of such systems. It is open to new members.
NEURA Robotics Raises $55M to Drive International Expansion for Cognitive Robots
July 20, 2023
NEURA Robotics has raised more than $130 million to date as it develops "cognitive" collaborative, mobile, and humanoid robots plus a platform for partners and developers.
EACON to Deploy Hybrid Autonomous Mining Trucks at TBEA South Open Coal Mine in China
July 20, 2023
EACON provides autonomous systems for open-pit mines and has intensified its focus on new trucks and established an engineering team for power systems and chassis designs.
SKA Custom Robots and Machines Collaborates With PickNik on Field Robotics Development
July 20, 2023
SKA, which has engineered medical, mining, and inspection robots, is teaming up with PickNik, which develops software for robotic manipulation across domains.
Blattner and Sarcos Agree to Develop Robots for Solar Construction
July 19, 2023
Blattner and Sarcos are jointly designing, developing, and testing mobile robots to improve the safety and efficiency of photovoltaic cell installation.
Everything You Need to Know About Stepper Motors
July 18, 2023
Stepper motors are often misconceived as the lesser of servo motors, but as a matter of fact, they are highly reliable just like servo motors.
Knightscope Announces Automated Gunshot Detection
July 17, 2023
Knightscope said gunshot detection systems can reduce police and security response times and help quickly resolve such threats to public safety.
Figure AI Humanoid Robot Takes First Steps as Startup Gets Investment From Intel
July 17, 2023
Figure AI has received $9 million from Intel Capital in addition to its existing Series A funding to continue work on its Figure 01, one of several humanoids in development.
Chipotle Partners With Vebu on Robotic System Designed for Guacamole Prep
July 15, 2023
Chipotle is also investing in Vebu through its Cultivate Next venture fund to help fuel additional innovation opportunities in the restaurant space
