From teleoperated humanoids to cutting-edge surgical systems, NVIDIA GTC featured robots using AI to train autonomous functionality.
Teradyne Robotics, NVIDIA show latest AI Accelerator toolkit at GTC
The AI Accelerator is a toolkit designed by Teradyne Robotics company Universal Robots to enable the development of AI-powered applications.
China to invest $137B in robotics and high-tech industries, reports IFR
The National People’s Congress is planning a venture fund that could reach 1 trillion yuan as China focuses on producing and using robots.
The Bot Company, led by Kyle Vogt, brings in another $150M
Over a year after Vogt launched The Bot Company, and with no publicly unveiled prototype, the startup is valued at $3 billion.
Boston Dynamics plans to use NVIDIA’s Isaac GR00T to build AI capabilities for Atlas
Boston Dynamics and its research partners are collaborating on learned dexterity and locomotion AI policies using Isaac Lab.
Bota Systems gets hands-on with haptic teleoperation at Robotics Summit
Attendees will see for the first time the Bota FT Stack developed for robotic software engineers of any level. A demonstrator of haptic teleoperation with the Kinova Gen3 will be on the booth for attendees to have a first-hand experience.
IntuiCell augments off the shelf quadruped with a ‘digital nervous system’
IntuiCell created a physical AI agent capable of learning autonomously in a manner that mimics a biological nervous system.
Sanctuary AI uses NVIDIA Isaac Lab to accelerate robot training
Sanctuary AI uses Isaac Lab to train its hydraulic hands to perform cutting-edge manipulation tasks, in simulation and in reality.
ABB launches RoboMasters app-based robotics training tool
The RoboMasters app builds on ABB Robotics’ physical training courses to offer a convenient, easy-to-use tool.
Biggest robotics news from NVIDIA GTC day 2
NVIDIA GTC is in full swing in San Jose. This article recaps the second day of the event including CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote presentation.
maxon showcasing High Efficiency Joint 90 actuators at Robotics Summit & Expo
The HEJ90 is a fully encapsulated actuator that combines all necessary subsystems, including electronics, motor, gearbox, and sensors, into a single, robust unit.
Neura Robotics CEO discusses funding, humanoid robots, and competition
Neura Robotics CEO David Reger explains how his company is staying focused on cognitive robotics as it scales for global growth.
When will we get the ChatGPT of robotics? The future of embodied AI is bright
Generative and embodied AI may lead to general-purpose robots, but developers must avoid speed bumps, says Converge.
Dexterity picks up $95M in funding for container loading robots
Dexterity, whose valuation has reached $1.65 billion, is testing its AI robot for trailer unloading with commercial partners.
Google DeepMind introduces two Gemini-based models to bring AI to the real world
DeepMind said both new Gemini models enable a variety of robots to perform a wider range of tasks than ever before.
CAPTRON North America to showcase sensors, software at Robotics Summit
Robotics Summit & Expo attendees will experience demos of CAPTRON URCap software working in tandem with CAPTRON Laser Optical Sensors.
SCSP recommends national robotics strategy to new administration
The SCSP, or nonpartisan Special Competitive Studies Project, has recommended that the White House make AI and robotics a top priority.
Ainos and ugo develop service robots with a sense of smell
Ainos and ugo say their integration of accurate volatile organic compound detection with robotics will help multiple industries.
Shield AI raises $250M to scale Hivemind Enterprise autonomy developer platform
Shield AI has raised its valuation to $5.3 billion as it offers Hivemind Enterprise to help developers of autonomous drones and robots.
Aescape raises $83M to bring robotic massager to more locations
Aescape has announced partnerships with industry leaders in hospitality, corporate wellness, luxury real estate, and professional sports.
Behind the scenes: Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid learns to sequence auto parts
A new video from Boston Dynamics takes us behind the scenes of how it’s training the new Atlas humanoid to tackle its first task: auto parts sequencing.
Get ready for ROS 1 sunset and learn ROS 2 features at the Robotics Summit
Geoffrey Biggs, the CTO of the Open Source Robotics Foundation, will explain key ROS 2 features to learn in Boston.