Korean Researchers Develop Hybrid Robotic Hand for Improved Grasping
June 1, 2021
Researchers at DGIST have developed and tested a new type of human-like mechanical hand that combines the benefits of existing robot hands while eliminating their weaknesses.
Toyota Research Institute Shares Punyo Bubble Gripper Design to Advance Soft Robotics
May 26, 2021
The source files for the Punyo Soft Bubble Gripper, which Toyota developed for household manipulation, are freely available to researchers working on soft robotics technology.
Applied Manufacturing Technologies Partners With Soft Robotics for Materials Handling
May 24, 2021
Applied Manufacturing Technologies will integrate end-of-arm tooling from Soft Robotics to meet increased demand for materials handling robots in multiple industries.
Soft Robotics Research Grows, but Developers Must Advance Field, Says UC Santa Barbara Professor
May 7, 2021
While there has been much academic interest in soft robotics lately, research should advance the field, say three authors of a new paper on the technology.
Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories and MIT Work to Bridge Gap Between Robot Vision, Touch
April 30, 2021
MERL and MIT researchers are working to apply machine learning, collaborative robots, sensors, and vision to help robots more dexterously manipulate items such as food.
Vicarious Surgical Enters SPAC Merger for $115M
April 15, 2021
In a SPAC deal, Vicarious Surgical will gain valuation of $1.1 billion as it continues developing robotics and virtual reality for minimally invasive surgeries.
Soft Robotics Adds Features to mGrip Modular Gripping System for Food Handling
April 13, 2021
Soft Robotics has added capabilities to its mGrip to enable integrators to design flexible end-of-arm tools that can withstand high-pressure washdown environments.
Soft Robotics solves costly e-commerce reverse logistics problems
March 11, 2020
Innovative robotics pioneer Soft Robotics (Booth 3627) has announced the first robotic solution specifically designed for the handling of product returns.
Soft Robotics announces partnership with FANUC
December 12, 2019
Soft Robotics, a robotics pioneer dedicated to solving the hardest workforce challenges, today announced a strategic partnership with FANUC, the world's largest maker of industrial robots, that will accelerate the...
Robots Are Going Soft
December 1, 2019
Materials innovations are helping create less rigid, more compliant robotic structures.
Honeywell Announces Creation of Pittsburgh-based Honeywell Robotics
October 24, 2019
Advanced technology center a significant investment in partnerships with software vendors, universities, startups and incubators to create new solutions for industrial customers.
3D Printing Start-up Fortify Secures $10M in Series A Funding Led By Accel
July 29, 2019
The funding will support the launch of Fortify's Discovery Partner Program and the growth of the Fortify team.
Robots with a Soft Touch
May 19, 2019
3D printed soft robots could could help address the shortage of healthcare workers.
A3 announces call for 2019 Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition
January 16, 2019
Entrepreneurs vie for $10,000 cash award, spotlight at the April 8-11 Automate show and conference.
Giving Machines the Sense of Touch
January 1, 2019
It's important to remember that the sensor is still in the early stages of development, yet the technology represents a step closer to giving robots, prosthetics and electronic devices the...
BMW, MIT Collaborate on Inflatable 3D Printing
July 17, 2018
MIT is working with automaker BMW to create a 3D-printed inflatable materials that can self-transform and morph into different states.
MIT Prints Shape-Shifting Soft ‘Bots
June 26, 2018
MIT engineers have joined the shape-shifting robot fray with 3D-printed structures that can change shape and move using magnetism.
Researchers at MIT have 3D printed soft robots that can move...
RIA events next week focus on safety and collaborative robots
October 9, 2015
Events to include tabletop exhibitions of products and services from leading robotics companies.
10th annual RoboBusiness draws 1,000 professionals
October 23, 2014
Even more than doubles the number of exhibitors and attendees since 2012.
