Perseverance Rover successfully cores first rock on MarsPerseverance’s Sampling and Caching System uses a rotary-percussive drill and a hollow coring bit at the end of its 7-foot-long…
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Perseverance Rover successfully cores first rock on Mars
Mars Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes 11th flightMars Ingenuity helicopter makes eleventh flight and continues to successfully scout terrain for Perseverance rover.
Open-source software powers Ingenuity Mars HelicopterCreated at NASA’s JPL, the open-source flight software called F Prime powered humanity’s first interplanetary helicopter.
NASA Mars Perseverance completes first Autonav driveNASA’s Perseverance Mars rover completed its first drive using its auto-navigation feature, which allows it to avoid rocks and other…
How Ingenuity Helicopter performs state estimation and localizationNASA is eager to share the technical details of its accomplishments, unlike the typical commercial robotics venture trying to outpace…
Hear the first sounds of Ingenuity flying on MarsPerseverance Rover captured audio of the Ingenuity flying on Mars, adding another new dimension to the historic Mars 2020 Mission.
Ingenuity Helicopter prepping for new demo phase on MarsIngenuity could soon embark on a new operation, exploring how aerial scouting could benefit future exploration of Mars and other…
Ingenuity Helicopter flies faster, farther on 3rd Mars flightIngenuity flew faster and farther than any tests that took place here on Earth.
Ingenuity Helicopter completes trickier second flight on MarsIngenuity climbed to 16 feet, made a slight tilt, moved sideways, and flew for 51.9 seconds.
How Perseverance Rover made oxygen on MarsA toaster-size, experimental instrument aboard Perseverance called MOXIE converted some of Mars' carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere into oxygen.
Watch: Ingenuity Helicopter completes historic first flight on MarsIngenuity Helicopter became the first aircraft to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet.
Ingenuity Helicopter needs a software update before first flightUpdate will modify the process by which two flight controllers boot up, allowing the hardware and software to safely transition…
Robotics News
Advanced Farm Technologies raises $25M for fruit picking robots
The funding will help development of strawberry picking robots and to adapt the technology for apple harvesting.
Inside Locus Robotics’ acquisition of Waypoint Robotics
Rick Faulk and Jason Walker talk candidly with The Robot Report about how the deal came together and what happens next for the combined organization.
DARPA Subterranean Challenge pushes AMRs deep into the earth
The first of its kind, DARPA SubTerranean Challenge 2021 comes to an end this week.
Hyundai testing Spot quadruped as factory safety monitor
The robot provides real-time sharing of photos of on-site situations and an activity log with the control center.
Brooks Automation selling semiconductor solutions group to focus on life sciences
Brooks is selling the division to Thomas H. Lee Partners for $3 billion.
Locus Robotics on target with Waypoint Robotics acquisition
The two companies offer compatible solutions that will extend Locus Robotics' portfolio of solutions.
12 notable warehouse-focused AMR acquisitions
Recapping some of the major acquisitions of autonomous mobile robot companies over the years.
Locus Robotics acquires Waypoint Robotics to diversify AMR lineup
Locus Robotics adds heavy-duty payload capabilities and new AMR opportunities with Waypoint Robotics acquisition.
RE2 Robotics developing underwater mine neutralization system
System will use an RE2 Robotics arm, attached to an ROV, to place and attach neutralization devices to underwater mines.
Heidenhain introduces dual encoder for robots
Heidenhain's new KCI 120 Dplus rotary encoder provides both motor feedback and position measurement.
Developing open-source systems for first responder legged robots
Project aims to take bipedal robots to a new level, equipping them to adapt on the fly to treacherous ground, dodge obstacles or decide whether a given area is safe for walking.
IAM Robotics names Jay Link chief commercial officer
Link will lead IAM Robotics’ commercial strategy to drive business growth and marketshare.
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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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Developing open-source systems for first responder legged robots
Project aims to take bipedal robots to a new level, equipping them to adapt on the fly to treacherous ground, dodge obstacles or decide whether a given area is safe for walking.
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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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AI-powered shop defense robot
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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.”
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Agile Robots closes $220M Series C funding
Collaborative robotic provider, Agile Robots, closes a $220M Series C round – to enable the company to extend its product and expand its global market reach.
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Advanced Farm Technologies raises $25M for fruit picking robots
The funding will help development of strawberry picking robots and to adapt the technology for apple harvesting.
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DeepRoute.ai closes $300M Series B funding round
The company looks ahead to scaling urban logistics and fleet operations with autonomous driving solutions.
