RobotPlusPlus says the Highmate C20 ensures reliable operations in most sea conditions, reaching up to 95% of the hold’s surface.
Saildrone maps unexplored areas of the Gulf of Maine
The Saildrone Voyagers’ mission primarily focused on the Jordan and Georges Basins, at depths of up to 300 meters (900 feet).
Robotic buoys make their mark at the 2024 Paris Olympics
This year’s sailing events at the Paris Olympics are using robotics buoys from Effetto Venturi for the first time.
Saronic raises $175M in Series B funding for autonomous surface vessels
Saronic has attained a valuation of $1 billion as it develops robotic vessels to extend the reach of U.S. naval and allied fleets.
GrayMatter raises $45M Series B to ease robot programming for manufacturers
GrayMatter Robotics says its AI-based systems can double or quadruple productivity as its customer base grows and hires more staffers.
NASA spinoff Seatrec offers a new power source for underwater robots
Seatrec says its technology can allow robots to work in the open ocean indefinitely and without any intervention.
Researchers build microrobots to remove microplastics from water
When old food packaging, discarded children’s toys and other mismanaged plastic waste break down into microplastics, they become even harder to clean up from oceans and waterways. Researchers are turning to microrobots for help.
igus to show affordable automation at Hannover Messe, Robotics Summit
igus announced 247 new products, including a low-cost mobile manipulator and AI-based tools for configuring systems.
Advanced Navigation’s Hydrus explores shipwrecks in the Indian Ocean
Advanced Navigation recently sent Hydrus to the depths of the Rottnest ship graveyard, located off the coast of Western Australia.
Project CETI develops robotics to make sperm whale tagging more humane
Project CETI is using robotics, machine learning, biology, linguistics, natural language processing, and more to decode whale communications.
Odense Robotics culture of collaboration can overcome economic challenges, says CEO
Odense Robotics is continuing to grow despite downturns because of its culture of collaboration, says its CEO.
Nauticus Robotics secures over $12M to propel Aquanaut’s autonomous exploration
Nauticus has announced a new funding round and change in executives to support a new focus on commercializing its technology.
Bot Building 101: Three tips for high-performing robotics teams
Robotics teams should remember three things heading into various educational and design challenges, says an AMD executive.
Northeastern students develop robotic boat to attack invasive plants
Northeastern University researchers have developed the Hydrilla Hunter, a robot designed to detect invasive plants in rivers.
Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence looks at prospects for AI and robotics
The Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence’s director shares his perspectives on AI policy, generative AI, and machine learning and legged robots.
Underwater robot gives insight into ice shelf crevasses
A research team led by Cornell University is using an underwater robot, called Icefin, to gain a better understanding of ice shelf crevasses.
Saronic brings in $55M for autonomous vessels
With the funding, Saronic will accelerate research and development while also expanding in-house manufacturing capacity for rapid production.
Nauticus to acquire 3D at Depth for $34M in stock
Nauticus is acquiring the company for approximately $34 million in stock, before certain purchase price adjustments and assumption of debt.
Nauticus Robotics picks up $2.7M in expanded Leidos contract
The funded extension allows Nauticus Robotics to continue developing an Aquanaut-derivative in preparation for customer adoption decisions.
Gecko Robotics earns $5M Navy expansion contract
This is the second time this year that Gecko Robotics has expanded its inspection work with the U.S. Navy.
Nauticus earns Petrobras contract worth $100M
Nauticus Robotics has been awarded a contract with Petrobras to develop and test its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) Aquanaut in Brazil.
Sarcos, VideoRay partner to offer underwater robotic systems
These systems will combine VideoRay’s remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) with the Sarcos Guardian Sea Class robotic system.