Robotics News
J&J delaying Ottava surgical robot by 2 years
J&J said the system is being delayed due to technical development challenges and COVID-19-related disruptions, including supply chain constraints.
A3: robot orders increased 67% in Q2 2021
Association for Advancing Automation (stats show positive outlook for automation industry as manufacturers and others continue to get back to business.
Epson launches block-based programming for SCARA robots
Epson said the visual-based teaching environment offers faster setup for users who have little-to-no programming experience.
Spyce closes original robotic restaurant in Boston
Closing the restaurant will help Spyce focus on developing technology for Sweetgreen's restaurants. Spyce was acquired by Sweetgreen in August.
AMRs & Logistics Conference Recap; Pitney Bowes on Autonomous Sorting
Learn about new products at the 2021 AMR and Logistics conference and the deployment of AMBI solutions at Pitney Bowes.
DeepMind acquires MuJoCo physics engine for robotics R&D
MuJoCo, which stands for Multi-Joint Dynamics with Contact, has been the physics simulator of choice for DeepMind's robotics team.
Open Robotics releases Ignition Fortress simulation software
Fortress, the sixth major release of the Ignition Gazebo simulation software, is a long-term release that will be supported until September 2026.
PBC Linear expands factory of future program with Applied Cobotics
Applied Cobotics provides automated solutions by integrating cobots, material lift systems, 3D printing, and more into manufacturing systems.
Cogniteam Nimbus OS aims to ease robotics development
Cogniteam said Nimbus OS eases integration of spatial awareness tools, obstacle identification, navigation systems, cameras, LiDAR, and more.
Heidenhain releases MRS angular encoder modules for robot arms
Heidenhain's MRS encoder module series for robotic arms has been redesigned embedded bearings to better withstand outside tilting forces.
Why Waymo’s cars keep hitting same SF dead-end street
According to Waymo, it has nothing to do with its autonomous driving technology being confused, a mapping issue, or a maneuver it's trying to perfect.
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Improving the design efficiency of welding robots
Automated product development tools have reduced one robotics manufacturer’s production processes by 30%.
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Drone powered by solar energy
XSun designs and manufactures a drone that is both energy-independent and can make its own decisions, for fully-automated missions. The company needed reliable, high-performance sub-assemblies to design its SolarXOne.
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DeepMind acquires MuJoCo physics engine for robotics R&D
MuJoCo, which stands for Multi-Joint Dynamics with Contact, has been the physics simulator of choice for DeepMind’s robotics team.
Honeywell Robotics See More >
The advancement of DC fulfillment technologies
How to achieve robust fulfillment capabilities and accelerate progress toward an ever-more automated future.
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Rodney Brooks discusses robotics on Lex Fridman Podcast
Ultimate weed killing robot
Digit: a humanoid made for work
Inflatable robotic hand gives amputees real-time tactile control
Inside Boston Dynamics' lab: How does Atlas work?
Chameleon robot blends in with surroundings
GE's ATVer navigates complex off-road environment
AI-powered shop defense robot
Finding the optimal shape for robots
World Record Domino Robot (100k dominoes in 24hrs)
Riding Around China in AutoX's Robotaxi
Dynamic obstacle avoidance helps Digit navigate novel indoor environment
Bipedal robot teaches itself to walk using reinforcement learningArtificial Intelligence / Cognition See More >
Covariant raises $80M to scale ‘universal AI’ for robotic manipulation
The Covariant Brain is a “universal AI that enables robots to see, reason, and act autonomously in the real world.”
Collaborative Robots See More >
RightHand Robotics raises $19M for robotic piece-picking
RightHand Robotics is looking to raise a total of $40 million in its latest funding round.
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RightHand Robotics raises $19M for robotic piece-picking
RightHand Robotics is looking to raise a total of $40 million in its latest funding round.
Self-Driving Vehicles See More >
Why Waymo’s cars keep hitting same SF dead-end street
According to Waymo, it has nothing to do with its autonomous driving technology being confused, a mapping issue, or a maneuver it’s trying to perfect.
