Heartland Robotics Cluster shares 2024 Q1 community involvement events
April 23, 2024
The Heartland Robotics Cluster (HRC) supported several educational opportunities for local students to learn about the robotics industry during Q1 of 2024.
Robot Era open-sources reinforcement learning framework Humanoid-Gym
April 1, 2024
Beijing-based Robot Era announced it will open source its reinforcement learning framework, Humanoid-Gym, on GitHub in the hopes of speeding up progress on humanoid robots.
OSD ManTech selects three ARM Institute consortium member projects for Organic Industrial Base Challenge
March 29, 2024
The ARM Institute announced that three of its consortium members projects were selected in the ManTech OIB Challenge held earlier in 2024.
Franka Robotics unveils MATLAB toolbox to bridge theory, application in robotics research
March 28, 2024
Frank Robotics unveiled its MATLAB toolbox that allows users to connect Franka robots to MATLAB and Simulink from MathWorks and push the boundaries of robotics research.
ABB identifies three major trends for AI and robotics in 2024
March 27, 2024
ABB identified three major trends for AI in robotics in 2024, focusing on new levels of robotic autonomy, AI robots in new sectos and more opportunities for education and training.
Robotics Factory opens applications for Scale residency program
March 27, 2024
Applications are now open for The Robotics Factory’s Scale Residency Program. Innovation Works will hold a virtual information session Friday, March 29, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
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.
GTC 2024: NVIDIA Isaac taps generative AI for manufacturing, logistics applications
March 18, 2024
NVIDIA adds new foundation models, a robot learning framework and AI workflow orchestration and robot perception tools.
MODEX 2024: Wednesday recap of robotics news and notes from Atlanta
March 13, 2024
Day 3 of MODEX 2024 saw lighter crowds than the prior two in Atlanta, but attendees were still engaged with robotics and automation companies from around the world at the Georgia World...
MODEX 2024: Monday recap of robotics news and notes from Atlanta
March 11, 2024
MODEX 2024 opened with a full slate of product announcements, enhancements, partnerships and more from a jam-packed Georgia World Congress Center.
MODEX 2024: Schneider Electric debuts two new Lexium cobots
March 11, 2024
Schneider Electric released two new Lexium cobots at MODEX 2024, the RL3 and RL 12 are available now, while the RL 18 model will be available later in 2024.
MassRobotics announces inaugural accelerator program cohort
February 12, 2024
Ten startups will each receive a $100,000 grant for business development as part of the accelerator. A $5 million MassTech development initiative will supply the funds.
MassTech Collaborative launches new $5M initiative to boost statewide robotics sector
February 5, 2024
MassTech launched a new $5 million collaborative effort to focus on support for robotics R&D, testing, commercialization and workforce development programs.
ABB Robotics, METTLER TOLEDO sign MOU to accelerate global adoption of flexible lab automation
February 2, 2024
ABB Robotics and METTLER Toledo will integrate ABB robots with METTLER Toledo’s LabX instrument management software to expedite adoption of flexible lab automation.
Niryo Studio software app launch aims to simplify usage of cobots
February 1, 2024
Niryo announced the launch of its Niryo Studio, a software program that aims to reduce code complexities and user background to enhance usability and functionality of its cobots.
Virtual Incision’s spaceMIRA surgical robot to test long-range remote capability on ISS
January 31, 2024
Virtual Incision sent its spaceMIRA surgical robot to the ISS to test long-range remote capabilities on surgical devices in hopes of greater utilization on Earth in under-served communities.
Robotics Factory opens applications for second Accelerate Program cohort
January 24, 2024
Innovation Works and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network will select several robotics startups for the program, providing up to $100,000 and office space for each company.
MassRobotics announces second annual university Form & Function Robotics Challenge
January 17, 2024
MassRobotics' second annual Form & Function Robotics Challenge encourages university teams to submit robotics or automation projects for cash prizes.
CES 2024: Orbbec rolls out Gemini 2 XL camera
January 12, 2024
The Orbbec Gemini 2 XL camera is made for AI-based vision developers looking for an affordable, wide FOV RGB-D PoE camera with high-performance over a long range and varied lighting condition.
GITAI Scores DARPA LunA-10 Project Proposal
December 15, 2023
Robotics startup emerges as key player in the advancement of lunar infrastructure and robotics.
