The tools include a simulator, datasets, and an affordable technology stack that encompasses both hardware and software.
Glidance wins RoboBusiness Pitchfire Competition
Glidance, the winner of this year’s Pitchfire Competition at RoboBusiness, is using robotics to give more freedom to blind people.
Northwestern researchers create robot-designing AI
The Northwestern team gave the AI a prompt to design a robot that can walk across a flat surface, and used the AI’s design as blueprints.
Neura Robotics brings in another $16M
Neura Robotics is currently on track to bringing a multi-purpose humanoid robot to the market.
Cruise robotaxis available to the public in Houston
Cruise will operate seven days a week from 9 PM to 6 AM in an 11 square mile area in Houston.
Square Robots brings in $5M for tank inspection robots
Square Robots plans to use the latest round of funding to continue developing and deploying its inspection robots.
Saronic brings in $55M for autonomous vessels
With the funding, Saronic will accelerate research and development while also expanding in-house manufacturing capacity for rapid production.
Formant brings in $21M to expand enterprise focus
The round comes after a year of record growth for the company, during which Formant increased revenue by more than 500% year-over-year.
Electric Sheep acquires 2 traditional landscaping companies
The acquisitions are part of the Electric Sheep’s long-term strategy to consolidate the landscaping industry.
How Zoox uses simulation to ensure its robotaxis are ready for the road
Zoox is pushing the bounds of the role that simulation plays in the development of autonomous vehicles by using it for safety validation as well as training.
Machina Labs brings in $32M for robotic sheet metal forming
Machina Labs plans to use the latest round of funding to meet accelerating customer demands, intensify its research initiatives, and more.
Vayu Robotics emerges from stealth with $12.7M
Vayu Robotics’ round was led by Khosla Ventures and included participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, ReMY Investors, and others.
How this robotics student used NVIDIA Jetson to make an autonomous wheelchair
Robotics developer Kabilan KB is bringing autonomous navigation to wheelchairs with the aim of helping improve mobility for people with disabilities.
Nauticus to acquire 3D at Depth for $34M in stock
Nauticus is acquiring the company for approximately $34 million in stock, before certain purchase price adjustments and assumption of debt.
Agrobotics a growing presence at RoboBusiness
RoboBusiness attendees will hear from leaders in the agrobotics market, including Burro, Farm-ng, FarmWise, Monarch Tractor and John Deere.
Celebrating the first International Women in Robotics Day
The inaugural International Women in Robotics Day sets out to celebrate the contributions of women who have pushed forward the field of robotics.
Top 10 robotics stories of September 2023
From the impact of large language models in robotics, to big funding rounds, to new deployments, there was no shortage of news to cover in September.
Bonsai Robotics brings in $13.5M to bring AVs off-road
Bonsai Robotics plans to use the funding to accelerate its product roadmap and invest in hiring, sales, and marketing.
Tiny quadruped robots are powered by combustion actuators
Cornell researchers have combined soft microactuators with high-energy-density chemical fuel to create an insect-sized robot powered by combustion.
RoboBusiness: a VC’s perspective on the state of robotics investment
At RoboBusiness, Aggarwal will discuss the hurdles facing the AV industry and what to expect in the robotics industry in the coming five years.
UPS unveils robotics innovations at work in its network
UPS recently gave insights into ways it’s strengthening its network capabilities and enhancing the employee experience through automation.
Learn how to create socially intelligent robots at RoboBusiness
During his talk at RoboBusiness, Dr. Paolo Pirjanian, the CEO and Founder of Embodied, will explain the considerations going into this new iteration of Moxie.