The most promising mobile and humanoid robots from this year’s crop offer more utility, consumer engagement.
Top 5 Robotics and AI Trends for Businesses to Look for at CES 2017
This week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is a place to see many cool gadgets, but businesses should also pay attention to emerging robotics and AI trends at the show.
First British Robotics Fund to Strengthen Local Industry, Commercialization
The U.K.’s first robotics fund is looking to invest in a dozen startups over the coming year, helping them make the leap from seed rounds to commercially successful companies.
Zimmer Biomet Buys Medtech for Rosa Surgical Robot
Orthopedics provider Zimmer Biomet is buying Medtech to expand into robotic surgery. Rosa has FDA approval for brain and spine surgery, as other companies also make deals to catch a growing market.
How Well Did Our 2016 Robots and Markets Predictions Do?
At the beginning of this year, we made five predictions for 2016 robots and industry, including about drone autonomy, AI applications, and the so-called robot apocalypse. How did we fare?
Innovative robot services from ULC avoid breaking ground
Robot services such as infrastructure inspection and maintenance can not only save money, but it can also save lives. See how ULC Robotics’ Cisbot is used to make gas main work safer and cheaper for utilities.
‘Powered Clothing’ Is the Goal of Superflex Exoskeleton Funding
Superflex has raised $9.6 million in Series A funding for its consumer-oriented “powered clothing.” The rehab exoskeleton market is still growing, but this is a new direction.
10 Most Realistic Star Wars Robots
Think Star Wars’ droids are just science fiction? Robots are coming into our daily lives and are turning fiction into fact.
Massachusetts Robotics Firms Consider Chinese Commitments
Massachusetts robotics companies have been courting Chinese investors and hope to gain access to a huge potential market. But both sides must account for culture, approaches to innovation, and politics.
Top 10 Star Wars Droids — and Real-World Robots
The Star Wars movies have long featured many droids. See how science fact and the business of robotics are approaching science fiction.
Logistics Robots From Locus Roll Out Amid Holiday Rush
Logistics robots developed by Quiet Logistics spinoff Locus Robotics are being rolled out to customers, as the Amazon Robotics alternative addresses a growing market.
Qihan Modifies Sanbot Service Robot for the U.S. Market
Sanbot, a cloud-connected service robot, is already being used for customs at Chinese airports. Qihan Technology Co. is working with distributors to ready Sanbot for the U.S. market.
Top 5 Ways President Trump Could Change U.S. Robotics
In this editorial, we look at how President-elect Donald Trump will affect the U.S. robotics industry through federal spending priorities, regulations, and tax and trade policies.
Real Estate Platform Brings Automation to a New Industry
Chime’s Real Estate Platform combines machine learning and social media giant Renren Network’s technology to help real estate agents be more efficient and contact more customers.
Machine Vision Investments Eye Safety, New Apps
Machine vision isn’t just a matter of sticking a camera on a robot or self-driving car. The latest investments have targeted security, filling in blind spots, and more applications.
Massachusetts Companies Start Chinese Robot Visit With High Hopes
Ten robotics companies from Massachusetts are visiting China’s Guangdong Province this week. What are they looking for, and what social responsibilities do robotics makers bear?
Canvas Technology Building Indoor Autonomy
Canvas Technology, a company that’s been working in stealth mode, is already demonstrating automotive-level autonomous driving and goods delivery – indoors.
Clearpath Raises $30M for Autonomous Material Handling Unit
Clearpath Robotics has raised $30 million to expand its OTTO Motors division for autonomous material handling. CEO Matt Rendall answered our questions about logistics, self-driving cars, and jobs.
Collaborative Robot Market Strategy Is the Focus of Universal Robots’ New President
The collaborative robot market is growing, but estimates of how much vary widely. Jurgen von Hollen, the new president of Universal Robots, wants to educate end users on where they can gain efficiency.
Cloud Robotics Will Lead to General-Purpose Robots, Says Toyota’s Kuffner
Toyota Research Institute CTO James Kuffner said at RoboBusiness that cloud robotics, improving sensors, and strategic partnerships will lead not only to safer cars, but also to general-purpose robots.
Change Management Mastery a Must for Chief Robotics Officers
Chief robotics officers need to master change management, not just to adopt robotics, but also to develop the best solutions and get executive and worker buy-in.
Canvas Technology Develops Automotive-Level Autonomy for Goods Delivery
Canvas Technology has built vision-based autonomy from the ground up to make indoor goods delivery systems safer, cheaper, and more flexible.