Topic: Mobile Manipulation

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Autodiscovery releases HAND16 humanoid robotic hand for dexterous manipulation

December 9, 2024 · Autodiscovery, a UK-Germany-based robotics company, released its HAND16, a ROS2-compatible humanoid robotic hand for dexterous manipulation capable of 16 degrees of freedom.

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Agility Robotics to deploy humanoids with Schaeffler Group

November 15, 2024 · Schaeffler Group has made a minority investment in Agility Robotics. The companies announced at Web Summit that Schaeffler will deploy Digit humanoid mobile manipulation robots.

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Rethink Robotics redefines cobots once again

October 23, 2024 · Chris Harbert, Greg McEntyre, and Julia Astrid Riemenschneider of Rethink Robotics describe the relaunched company’s new focus on cobots that can adapt to changing workflows.

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Boston Dynamics, Toyota Research Institute partner to advance robotics research

October 17, 2024 · Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute announced that a partnership to advance robotics research and combine teams in robotics and artificial intelligence.

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Rethink Robotics debuts new portfolio of robots at IMTS 2024

September 14, 2024 · Rethink Robotics launched seven Reacher cobot arms, two Ryder AMRs, and a combined Riser mobile manipulation robot as part of its new vision and mission at IMTS 2024.

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Rethink Robotics relaunches, rebrands at IMTS 2024

September 4, 2024 · Rethink Robotics has rebranded, and will announce more details about its relaunch during a press conference at the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2024.

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Agility Robotics partners with systems integrator Zion Solutions

May 13, 2024 · Through a new partnership, Agility Robotics’ Digit bipedal humanoid robots and Arc cloud-based fleet management software will be offered through systems integrator Zion Solutions.

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Agility Robotics Expands Amazon Relationship With Digit Testing

October 25, 2023 · Agility Robotics said tests of its Digit mobile manipulator at Amazon's R&D center will initially move totes and collaborate with people.

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Amazon Tests Sequoia System and Agility Robotics’ Digit Humanoid for Fulfillment

October 18, 2023 · Amazon has rolled out Sequoia, which combines robots to containerize inventory in totes, and it is testing Agility Robotics' Digit humanoid to make fulfillment more efficient.

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Sarcos Delivers Guardian Sea Class Robot to Atlantas Marine

October 17, 2023 · Sarcos has integrated its Guardian Sea Class robot with VideoRay's Defender remotely operated vehicle in an offering through Atlantas Marine.

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Electric Sheep Acquires Phenix Landscape and Complete Landscaping to Grow Robotic Mowing

October 13, 2023 · Electric Sheep, which provides AI mowing robots, has acquired two landscaping firms as part of its outdoor service expansion strategy.

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Dexterity AI and FedEx Collaborate to Develop Truck Loading Robot

September 27, 2023 · Dexterity AI and FedEx are working to give the DexR system the perception, manipulation, and decision-making abilities for complex parcel handling.

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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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Shell Signs Offshore Service Agreement With Nauticus Robotics

September 14, 2023 · Shell has contracted with Nauticus Robotics to conduct autonomous subsea manipulation tasks with Aquanaut on live subsea assets at more than 1 km depth without an umbilical.

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Han’s Robot to Show Updated Automated Welding Workstation at FABTECH 2023

September 10, 2023 · Han's Robot has added features to its Automated Welding Workstation, which is based on its Elfin-Pro collaborative robots, to improve precision and ease of use.

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Nauticus Robotics Gets Contract Extension From Leidos to Further Develop Undersea Systems

August 22, 2023 · Nauticus Robotics is developing new systems based on its Aquanaut undersea robot and toolKITT software with funding from Leidos.

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Kia and Boston Dynamics Plan to Introduce New Robot in 2024

August 8, 2023 · Kia and Boston Dynamics are jointly developing a robot, as the Hyundai Motor Group subsidiaries combine their R&D and manufacturing expertise toward sustainability goals.

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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.

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Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence Names New CEO, Develops Phone2Proc to Train Robots

June 25, 2023 · The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence announced researcher and entrepreneur Ali Farhadi as CEO. The organization's work includes Phone2Proc for robot training.

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