Topic: Research & Development

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MassRobotics collaborates with Tata Consultancy Services

February 24, 2025 · TCS will help startups bridge the gap between R&D and commercialization across markets including retail, transportation, and hospitality, sharing AI, ML, and automation knowledge.

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Dexory signs MOU with Al Masarat Holdings

February 20, 2025 · Through an MOU effective through Feb. 2028, Dexory will deploy and integrate automation systems for Masarat Mobility Park tenants and establish its own R&D facility in the park.

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Diligent Robotics humanoid MMR performs one million deliveries

February 19, 2025 · Diligent’s Moxi humanoid mobile manipulation cobots have saved hospital staff over 1.5 billion steps and half a million hours of time by automating delivery and restocking tasks.

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Lab0 unveils industrial humanoid-inspired system for automated warehouse operations

February 18, 2025 · Lab0 emerged from stealth mode to introduce RoboGlide, a humanoid-inspired system for fully automated inbound warehouse operations, and announced a logistics deployment.

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10 humanoid robot companies preparing for commercial deployment

February 13, 2025 · With AI advances improving simulation and deep learning, humanoid robot companies are preparing to deploy robots commercially for paying customers. Some have already begun.

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MassRobotics announces second cohort of Accelerator program

February 12, 2025 · MassRobotics announced its second cohort of its Accelerator program, naming 10 startups that will receive a $100,000 grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.

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Meltio metal 3D printer tested for titanium implants

February 8, 2025 · Spanish research project ATILA is testing additive manufacturing of titanium biomedical implants using Meltio DED-LB/M welding wire direct metal laser deposition.

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Gartner: Supply chain GenAI productivity rises at individual level, creates organizational complications

February 7, 2025 · A Gartner survey shows supply chain generative AI (GenAI) productivity rises at the individual employee level, but creates new complications for organizations.

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Boston Dynamics, Robotics & AI Institute partner for humanoid advancement through reinforcement learning

February 5, 2025 · Boston Dynamics and the Robotics & AI Institute announced a partnership that looks to advance humanoid robots through reinforcement learning technologies.

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ABB collaborates at SLAS laboratory automation conference

February 1, 2025 · ABB Robotics collaborated with METTLER TOLEDO and Agilent Technologies on demos and a roundtable at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Conference in San Diego.

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LG acquires majority stake in Bear Robotics

January 31, 2025 · Upon completing a call option to raise its shares to 51%, LG will integrate its commercial robot business centered around CLOi hospitality and service AMRs with Bear Robotics.

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NEURA Robotics names Dr. Oliver Wolst, former Bosch manager, CTO

January 29, 2025 · NEURA Robotics announced Dr. Oliver Wolst as company CTO. Dr. Wolst, a former manager at Bosch, will look to drive NEURA’s technological advancements in cognitive robotics.

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NEURA Robotics raises €120 million for cognitive humanoids

January 20, 2025 · NEURA Robotics will use about $125 million in Series B funding to support its Neuraverse platform, research and development on new products for European and global markets.

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CES 2025: RealMan Robotics showcases humanoid robot arms, actuators and more

January 9, 2025 · RealMan Robotics showcased a slew of robotic offerings at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, including its ultra-lightweight humanoid robotic arms, robot actuators and more.

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Boston Dynamics, Ghost Robotics resolve patent lawsuits on robotic dog technology

January 8, 2025 · Boston Dynamics and Ghost Robotics announced the companies have reached an agreement to resolve their patent litigation involving robotic dog technology in U.S. District Court.

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CES 2025: NVIDIA launches Cosmos world foundation model, expands Omniverse

January 8, 2025 · At CES 2025, NVIDIA launched its Cosmos world foundation model to advance physical AI development and expanded its Omniverse generative physical AI capabilities.

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Chung-Ang University researchers develop self-powered tactile sensors for robotics, wearables

January 4, 2025 · Researchers from Chung-Ang University in South Korea have developed self-powered tactile sensors for robotics and wearables that they say will benefit next-generation technologies.

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Cofactr raises $17M Series A for component sourcing platform

January 1, 2025 · Bain Capital led Series A funding for Cofactr’s component sourcing platform. Customers include e-commerce robotics, autonomous vehicles, and wearables hardware manufacturers.

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Boston Dynamics lays off 45 employees across company

December 14, 2024 · Boston Dynamics made the 'extremely difficult' decision to lay off 45 employees across the company to support 'long-term profitability goals' and 'sustainable growth.'

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ARM Institute forms connections across the robotics ecosystem

December 10, 2024 · Larry Sweet, a member of the ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute’s engineering team, shares experiences and best practices from successful robot integrations.

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