Percepto’s AIM software and drone-in-a-box solution will autonomously perform routine inspections of panels.
How Zoox robotaxis make predictions while on the road
Amazon gave a look at how the Zoox vehicle is able to make predictions about its surroundings up to eight seconds into the future.
GITAI’s robotic arm completes proof-of-concept demo
GITAI IN1 is an inchworm-like autonomous robotic arm with changeable end-effectors on both ends of the arm.
GrayMatter Robotics’ sanding solution brings in $20M
GrayMatter Robotics’ Scan&Sand system is a flexible robotic sander that can quickly adjust to objects with complex geometry.
Seoul Robotics makes regular cars autonomous with LV5 CTRL TWR
Seoul Robotics, a NVIDIA Metropolis member, is developing autonomous cars by outfitting the car’s environment with sensors.
Muddy Machines brings in $1.8M for asparagus harvesting robot Sprout
Sprout is a lightweight, battery-powered autonomous robot that can precisely harvest asparagus for up to 16 hours a day.
Pitchfire startup competition submissions open
The Pitchfire startup competition will take place on October 19 as part of the RoboBusiness Conference and Expo.
MIT CSAIL creates materials that can sense the way they move
The CSAIL team hopes their technology can be used to create wearable devices that provide feedback on how the user is moving.
Berkshire Grey loses $29M in Q2 on $23.4M in revenue
Berkshire Grey saw $20 million in new orders in Q2 and currently has a backlog of $100 million in orders.
SwRI deploys autonomous shuttle for campus tours
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has deployed a 14-passenger shuttle to give tours and collect data at its campus on San Antonio.
StradVision brings in $88M for autonomous vehicle software
StradVision’s SVNet is a deep learning-based perception software that powers the perception technology behind ADAS and autonomous vehicles.
SLAMcore expands into China, Korea with Intralink
Intralink’s offices in Shanghai and Seoul will allow SLAMcore to pursue new business opportunities in the countries.
RoboTire installs its first system at Discount Tire
At the Discount Tire in Arizona, the RoboTire System will remove, lift and install tire and wheel assemblies.
Geek+ raises another $100M for AMRs
Geek+ plans to use the fresh funding to further expand in the global market and invest in research and development.
LiDAR maker Ouster brings in $10.3M, but loses $28M in Q2
Ouster had its second-highest revenue quarter ever in Q2. Its revenue was driven by growth in the industrial vertical.
Inside Amazon’s robotics ecosystem
Amazon has built a vast robotics ecosystem through acquisitions, investments, and internally developed products.
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.
Top 10 robotic stories of July 2022
NASA’s first images from the James Webb Space Telescope and layoffs at major companies captured your attention in July.
FANUC profits up nearly 5% in Q2
FANUC saw strong demand for robots in lithium-ion battery plants due to growth in the electric vehicle market.
Clearpath simplifies ROS integration with its mobile robots
Clearpath Robotics said it’s now easier to install, use, and diagnose issues with ROS on its mobile robots.
Next-gen Ingenuity Helicopters will have robotic arms
NASA is swapping out its Sample Fetch Rover for two helicopters, similar to Ingenuity, to serve as backups to the Perseverance Rover.
How the U.S. can remain competitive in global robotics industry
The panel called for more investment and more support from federal and state governments to help the U.S. robotics industry keep pace with other global powerhouses.