Topic: Human-Machine Interaction

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10 Finalists Named in Cowen Startup Challenge; Winner to Be Named at Automate

May 25, 2022 · The Cowen Startup Challenge: Automate to Perform has named this year's 10 finalists, which will present their innovative technologies and exhibit at the Automate show.

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ElliQ Companion Robot From Intuition Robotics Is Part of New York State Office for the Aging Initiative

May 25, 2022 · ElliQ, a robot that Intuition Robotics designed to combat social isolation, will be available to more than 800 older adults as part a New York State program.

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BeBop Sensors Introduces RoboSkin to Give Robots Tactile Awareness

May 13, 2022 · BeBop Sensors said its RoboSkin uses patented, fabric-based sensors less than 1 mm thick to provide a sense of touch to humanoid robotic surfaces and prosthetic limbs.

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Cogniteam Raises Series A Funding to Enhance Nimbus Low-Code AI for Robotics

May 9, 2022 · Cogniteam, which says its Nimbus platform can accelerate robot development from a process that can take up to six years, plans to grow its product development and sales teams.

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Cogniteam to Lead Israel Innovation Authority’s $20M Consortium for Human-Robot Interaction

April 13, 2022 · Cogniteam, whose Nimbus platform is designed to work with ROS and help developers accelerate time to market, will lead an effort to advance robots' social capabilities.

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Intuition Robotics Launches ElliQ Companion Robot for Subscription in the U.S.

March 15, 2022 · Intuition Robotics, which has developed ElliQ to be a digital care companion for older adults, said its system is now available on a subscription basis in the U.S. with partner-provided services.

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MIT, Harvard Researchers Examine Cognitive Theories to Clarify Robot Explanations

March 4, 2022 · MIT and Harvard researchers have published a new report that uses cognitive theory to explain how humans can better work with robots.

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JIDU, Baidu’s Smart Car Unit, to Apply $400M Series A Toward Mass Production

January 31, 2022 · JIDU, a Baidu unit developing intelligent mobility including autonomous driving and human-machine interaction, plans to rapidly develop and market its Robocar by 2023.

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Furhat Robotics Acquires Misty Robotics to Advance Human-Machine Interfaces

January 17, 2022 · Furhat said its acquisition of Sphero spinoff Misty will help it expand in the U.S. market and further develop social robots for consumer and business use.

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NVIDIA General Manager of Robotics Says ROS, Simulation Will Advance Robotics in 2022

January 3, 2022 · From digital twins to fleet management, NVIDIA is bullish on the prospects for AI and robotics in 2022, says Murali Gopalakrishna, general manager for robotics at NVIDIA.

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Ameca Humanoid Robot From Engineered Arts to Debut at CES 2022

December 3, 2021 · Engineered Arts' Ameca humanoid combines AI with an artificial body for gestures and upgradable modular mechanics via cloud-managed development tool kit

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Touchlab Develops Electronic Skin, Reaches ANA Avatar XPRIZE Finals

November 8, 2021 · Touchlab, an ANA Avatar XPRIZE finalist, has developed thin sensors that can provide "electronic skin" and work with existing grippers and could have a variety of commercial uses.

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Automation for Manufacturing Keeps Evolving

August 30, 2021 · From human-machine interaction to precise motion control, technologies are continuing to improve how robots can help manufacturers of all sizes with a variety of tasks.

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MIT Motion-Planning Algorithm Enables Robot to Safely Dress a Person

July 16, 2021 · To move safely and efficiently around people, robots need human-aware motion planning, as in a new algorithm developed at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.

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WellSaid Labs Raises $10M Series A Round to Build ‘Human-Parity’ Synthetic Voices

July 7, 2021 · WellSaid Labs has received funding from FUSE, Voyager Capital, Qualcomm, and GoodFriends and said it will expand development of its AI product, which can aid human-machine interaction.

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Intuition Robotics Expands ElliQ Robot Pilots to Extend Primary Care Into Older Adults’ Homes

July 5, 2021 · Robots can help primary care providers make house calls. Intuition Robotics has expanded the capabilities of its ElliQ robot to increase interaction and data gathering for older people.

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Human-Machine Interaction Is Still Evolving, Note Global Robot Cluster Panelists

June 25, 2021 · The Global Robot Cluster co-hosted a virtual event with MassRobotics and Silicon Valley Robotics examining progress in human-robot interaction for healthcare and industrial uses.

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Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
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