Mike Oitzman

Ambi Robotics introduces AmbiKit, a new AI-driven kitting applications that leverages vision and robots to pick items from bulk into kits.

This week Steve and Mike talk to Sami Atiya, CEO of ABB Robotics and Verónica Pascual, CEO of ASTI about the recent news of the acquisition of ASTI by ABB. Also on the show is Ash Sharma from Interact Analysis to discuss the story.

OpenAI disbands its robotics research team due to lack of large enough data sets to effectively generate reinforcement models.

Walmart partners with Symbotic to deploy automation that improves the throughput of regional Walmart distribution centers.

Mycionics developed an autonomous mushroom harvesting solution leveraging robotics and machine vision.

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover completed its first drive using its auto-navigation feature, which allows it to avoid rocks and other hazards without input from engineers back on Earth.

Waymo provides a glimpse at its SimulationCity software environment that it uses to test and validate driving algorithms.

American Robotics announce a partnership that fulfills the FAA requirements for the safe operation of drones beyond the line of sight.

OTTO Motors announces new channel partnerships in Europe to extend its reach. The company is also compliant with all significant safety standards.

Scythe Robotics launches a commercial, autonomous mower to help improve productivity of professional landscapers.

The MiR250 Hook can autonomously connect to and tow carts that weigh up to 1100 lbs.

Dusty Robotics, the Maker of FieldPrinter a construction layout printing AMR, announces their Series A funding

Nvidia has agreed to acquire precision mapping technology provider DeepMaps for an undisclosed amount. The deal adds to Nvidia’s growing set of autonomous vehicle technologies.

KUKA releases version 4.0 of the KUKA.sim virtual robot simulation software. The release includes advanced programming features along with new safety simulation capabilities.

Find out what’s happening in the world of robot operations and where you can go to learn how to scale your fleet to thousands of robots.

Genesis Robotics launches LiveDrive LDD 1800 series direct-drive actuators, that enable high speed, oil-free, low maintenance operations.

Gideon Brothers announces it has raised $31 million in Series A investment to expand its AMR product line.

Seegrid Corporation announces the availability of the Seegrid Palion Tow Tractor Series 8 with enhanced Smart Path technology.

Personal, electric VTOL aircraft is about to become a reality with the upcoming launch of the Archer Maker. Launch details in the story.

Cruise becomes the first driverless passenger service to receive a permit to operate within California.

Waymo One ride hailing service is now visible as an ride-hailing service option to Google Maps users searching for directions within the Phoenix AZ, Waymo service area.

Vention announces recent product partnerships with collaborative robot tool maker OnRobot, along with the addition of the FANUC CRX cobot to the Vention product line.