GITAI plans to use the latest funding to expand its business and technology development in the United States.
Avidbots releases floor-scrubbing robot for industrial spaces
Avidbots’ Neo 2W was designed to overcome the challenges that warehouses and manufacturing environments pose for robots.
PickNik Robotics, Motiv Space Systems developing advanced manipulation skills
PickNik is integrating its motion software with Motiv’s robot arms to improve capabilities for space exploration.
Relativity Space launches first 3D printed rocket
Relativity Space successfully launched the first 3D-printed rocket, however, the rocket failed to reach orbit.
Motiv Space Systems, NASA create robotic arm that works in frigid temperatures
NASA has been working with Motiv Space Systems to develop a robotic arm capable of operating in some of the coldest areas of the Moon.
PickNik Robotics wins Space Force, NASA contracts
PickNik Robotics announced that it recently won two contracts, a SpaceWERX contract and a NASA SBIR Phase I contract.
Nauticus Robotics closes SPAC deal and makes NASDAQ debut
Nauticus Robotics develops ocean robots, software and services for the marine industry.
Astrobotic acquires Masten Space Systems for $4.5M
Astrobotic announced that it acquired Masten Space Systems, along with its portfolio of space technology, for $4.5 million.
MIRA surgical robot to be tested in space in 2024
MIRA will work inside a microwave-oven-sized experiment locker, and will perform tasks like cutting simulated tissue.
NASA released first science images from James Webb Space Telescope
We take a look at some of the details in the first set of science images to be released by the JWST science team.
NASA releases first science image from James Webb Space Telescope
The James Web Space Telescope science team released the first science images of from the telescope today.
Symbotic closes SPAC deal and debuts on NASDAQ
Symbotic made its debut on the NASDAQ today under ticker symbol “SYM” after completing its business combination with SVF Investment Corp. 3.
Motiv Space Systems, Blue Origin collaborate on ModuLink
The companies received the contract for ModuLink, a product that allows users to turn their spacecraft into customized robotic spacecrafts.
Open Robotics developing Space ROS with Blue Origin, NASA
Space ROS is a version of ROS 2 meant to meet verification and validation requirements aerospace software must meet before being used in a mission.
Nauticus Robotics taking ocean robots public via SPAC
Formerly known as Houston Mechatronics, Nauticus is developing surface and underwater robots that perform a variety of ocean tasks, including transportation, data collection, equipment maintenance and more.
Symbotic going public via Softbank SPAC
The transaction will deliver up to $725 million of primary gross proceeds for Symbotic. The deal values Symbotic at $4.8 billion.
Dexterity founder Samir Menon; SPAC falls apart due to China’s tech crackdown
Samir Menon, founder and CEO of Dexterity, joined The Robot Report Podcast to discuss the company’s full-stack robotic picking systems. The show also discussed how China’s new regulations killed an autonomous vehicle SPAC.
SPAC merger for Plus’ autonomous trucks called off
Plus and blank check firm Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. terminated their SPAC merger. The companies said this was a mutual decision made because of “recent developments in the regulatory environment outside of the United States.”
Memic taking surgical robots public via SPAC
Memic develops Hominis, the first FDA-approved, robotically-assisted surgical device for performing transvaginal hysterectomy.
NASA: wheeled robots not enough for future space exploration
Adaptive locomotive modality, or the ability to move in different ways, is integral to extreme terrain exploration on the Moon and Mars.
Aurora taking autonomous vehicle tech public via SPAC
After the deal closes, Aurora will have raised another $1 billion from private investors involved in the SPAC.
Embark taking autonomous trucks public via SPAC deal
Embark will get about $614 million in cash proceeds, which it said will fund the company through 2024.