FlexQube continues to protect its IP for Navigator, a unique AMR for material handling tasks.
Jacobi Robotics raises $5M for motion planning software
Jacobi Robotics also released its Palletizer software, the first in a series of solutions targeting specific applications.
Automating food production, one serving at a time
Chef Robotics has built a robust meal plating robot that is helping its clients meet production goals and improve throughput.
Skild AI grabs $300M to build foundation model for robotics
Skild AI will use the funding to build its model and training datasets for commercial deployment. It’s also hiring across AI, robotics, engineering, operations, and security.
China proposes guidelines for future humanoid development
Humanoid robots are reaching maturity and are becoming viable for real-world applications. Five industry organizations have drafted guidelines for humanoid robot development in China.
University of Bristol researchers advance tactile gripping
University of Bristol researchers have developed dexterous robotic hands using cell phone cameras embedded in gripper fingers to image the interaction between fingertips and objects.
Sanctuary AI obtains Canadian funding for general-purpose humanoid development
Sanctuary AI is developing the Phoenix robot, and its strategic investment partners said they want to bolster Canada’s technology sector on the global stage.
Collaborative Robotics expands with new Seattle office and AI team
Collaborative Robotics has established a foundation models AI team and partnered with the University of Washington on research.
Floatic raises $3.8M for AMRs to tackle e-commerce picking
Korea-based Floatic plans to extend its R&D efforts and commercialize its warehouse robotics system in 2024.
Leading tractor manufacturers hosting annual hacking week
CyberTractor Challenge encourages college students to hack the cloud-based solutions and physical hardware from AGCO, CNHI, John Deere and more.
Simbe end user survey validates that Tally can transform inventory management
Simbe Robotics’ Tally robot helps store managers track inventory, saving time and improving customer service, according to a survey.
Amazon Prime Air gets FAA approval for extended BVLOS drone deliveries
The authorization will facilitate the expansion of drone deliveries by Prime Air and enable the expansion of operations to additional U.S. locations.
Investor Dean Drako acquires Cobalt Robotics
Cobalt AI is set to expand the use of its human-verified AI technology in various enterprise security applications.
Richtech launches autonomous mobile robot for hospitals
Richtech launches a new autonomous hospital pharmacy delivery mobile robot, expanding its portfolio of automated solutions.
OpenAI is restarting its robotics research group
OpenAI is creating a new internal robotics research group after pulling back from robotics research in 2021.
Sonair decloaks to launch 3D ultrasonic safety sensor for AMRs
Sonair has announced the availability of evaluation kits for a new ultrasonic 3D safety sensor to begin shipping later this year.
Stanford researcher discusses UMI gripper and diffusion AI models
Stanford Ph.D. researcher Cheng Chi discusses the development of the UMI gripper and the use of diffusion AI models for robotics.
Glidance unveils new design, opens pilot program for users
RBR50 winner Glidance debuts new look robot that offers autonomous mobility assistance for the visually impaired.
Syslogic adds RTK capability to AI computer for localization
Syslogic developed the Rugged Computer RPC RS A4NA to include RTK navigation features that keep ag and construction robots localized.
RBR50 winners Agility Robotics, Brightpick live from Robotics Summit
The co-hosts recap the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo and interview co-founders of RBR50 winners Agility Robotics and Brightpick.
Unitree Robotics unveils G1 humanoid for $16k
Unitree unveiled its G1 humanoid robot that is a smaller and less expensive version of its H1 humanoid.
TerraClear pulls in $15M in funding for rock-clearing robots
TerraClear raises $15 million in funding from existing investors to expand its sales channel and further commercialize its rock-clearing robots.