TRI said new approach is a step towards building Large Behavior Models (LBMs) for robots, analogous to Large Language Models (LLMs) for conversational AI.
ASTM developing standards for assembly robots
Proposed standards will provide a reliable and repeatable means for testing assembly capabilities of robot systems.
RoboBusiness: NVIDIA to discuss role of Generative AI in robotics
NVIDIA will be reviewing the latest trends, research, and impact of Generative AI on robotics.
BrainOS Site Maps add insights for AMR fleets
Fleet manager can train more efficient routes for their mobile robots, plan optimized schedules, and identify areas that need additional attention.
How to simplify robotics research with a native, ROS-based system
Tormach created a ROS-based industrial robotic manipulator and control system that avoids “black box” issues that plague modern robotics applications.
Apptronik unveils Apollo humanoid robot
Apptronik unveils Apollo, its first commercial humanoid that is capable of lifting 55 lbs and focusing on gross manipulation tasks in warehouses.
Foxglove announces improved URDF support
Foxglove now offers improved support for visualizing robot models described by the Unified Robot Description Format (URDF) in the 3D panel.
This CMU system can turn any robot into an autonomous explorer
The Autonomous Exploration Research Team’s systems allow robots to find their way in new places and create a map without human intervention.
MIT framework allows robots to learn faster in new environments
MIT researchers developed a framework that helps robots learn faster in new environments without needing a user to have technical knowledge.
Humanoids ready to take first steps
A detailed look at the challenges and opportunities that exist for the evolving world of humanoids .
Sereact’s PickGPT lets users instruct robots with natural language
Sereact has announced PickGPT, a robotics transformer that combines large language models with the company’s computer vision technology.
RoboCat AI model teaches itself to perform new tasks
Google said RoboCat can learn a new task with as few as 100 demonstrations because it draws from a large and diverse dataset.
Researchers use ChatGPT to make a tomato picking robot
A team of researchers at TU Delft and the Swiss technical university EPFL used ChatGPT to help them develop a tomato-picking robot.
e-con adds multi-camera solutions for Qualcomm Robotics RB5 kit
Solution enables developers to connect up to 6 cameras, either MIPI or GMSL2 or a combination of both, to enable imaging from multiple angles/perspectives from the RB5.
Wayve.AI on how generative AI can advance AVs
Alex Kendall, Wayve.AI’s co-founder and CEO, gave insight in a recent blog post about how generative AI models can aid the autonomous vehicle industry.
ABB transforms AMR performance with launch of Visual SLAM technology
ABB Robotics is introducing VSLAM to its Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). ABB AMRs can use their surroundings to plan and avoid obstacles.
John Deere 2023 Tech Summit recap
A select number of journalists, thought leaders and social media influencers were invited to attend the John Deere Technology Summit.
Microsoft, Siemens to drive industrial productivity with generative AI
Azure OpenAI Service powered assistant can augment the creation, optimization and debugging of code in software for factory automation.
Scythe Robotics releases open-source CANopen stack
CANfetti offers a robust, flexible solution for complex CANopen communications in a variety of applications.
How MIT taught a quadruped to play soccer
MIT’s DribbleBot can maneuver soccer balls on landscapes like sand, gravel, mud and snow and get up and recover the ball after falling.
Capra Robotics’ AMRs to use RGo Perception Engine
RGo Robotics, a company developing artificial perception technology, announced leadership appointments, new customers and an upcoming product release.
Researchers taught a quadruped to use its legs for manipulation
Researchers taught a Unitree Go1 quadruped how to use its front legs to climb walls, press buttons and kick a soccer ball.