The companies aim to combine in an all-stock transaction, focusing on commercializing Conavi’s Novasight Hybrid system.
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.
Mercedes-Benz testing Apollo humanoid
Mercedes is exploring how to use Apptronik’s humanoid for automating some low-skill, physically challenging tasks.
Intuitive secures FDA clearance for da Vinci 5 surgical robot
Intuitive Surgical has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-generation da Vinci 5 surgical robotics system.
Scythe expands production facility for robot mowers
Scythe Robotics more than doubles the size of its headquarters and manufacturing line in Colorado.
ABB expands robot production and training in Auburn Hills, Mich.
ABB said its updated U.S. headquarters will support customers in packaging and logistics, food and beverage, construction, healthcare, and electric vehicles.
Schneider Electric unveils new Lexium cobots at MODEX 2024
Schneider Electric unveils Lexium cobots at MODEX 2024, offering high-speed motion, 130 axe control, and cost-effective pricing, utilizing EcoStruxure architecture for collaborative data flow.
Slamcore Aware provides visual spatial intelligence for intralogistics fleets
Slamcore Aware combines the Slamcore SDK with industrial-grade hardware to provide robot-like localization for manually driven vehicles.
Robotics Factory adds five startups to its residency pilot cohort
ESTAT Actuation, KEF Robotics, Thiopoly, Thorne Baby, and Piximo make up the Robotics Factory’s first resident cohort.
Afara launches autonomous picker to clean up after cotton harvest
AFARA-COTTON uses a variety of sensors to autonomously detect and pick up cotton dropped during mechanical harvest.
RIOS Intelligent Machines raises Series B funding, starts rolling out Mission Control
RIOS has gotten investment from Yamaha and others to continue developing machine vision-driven robotics for manufacturers.
Cambrian Robotics obtains seed funding to provide vision for complex tasks
Cambrian will use the funding to continue its mission of giving industrial robots human-level capabilities for complex tasks.
Cutting Edge: AI-powered landscaping with Electric Sheep
Electric Sheep is revolutionizing the commercial landscaping industry with autonomous mobile robots, leveraging AI and vertical integration.
Recycling automation startup Glacier brings in $7.7M
Glacier has also announced that it will be collaborating with Amazon to enhance traceability and recovery processes for recyclables.
Reshape Automation aims to reduce barriers of robotics adoption
Reshape is launching an end-to-end platform for customers to discover, design, purchase, and get support for automation projects.
Anyware Robotics announces new add-on for Pixmo unloading robots
Anyware Robotics has developed an add-on for its Pixmo trailer-unloading robot that it will show at MODEX 2024.
Watch an autonomous helicopter demo wildfire response skills
Rain and Sikorsky’s fully integrated system performed end-to-end autonomous wildfire response, including early detection, dispatch, and more.
Virtual Incision wins FDA nod for miniature MIRA surgical robot for use in colectomies
MIRA went through the FDA’s de novo classification process, with findings based on an investigational device exemption (IDE) study.
Researchers develop interface for quadriplegics to control robots
Head-Worn Assistive Device impresses expert evaluator Henry Evans during a trial to control Hello Robot’s Stretch mobile manipulator.
Harvesting innovation: The story behind Tortuga’s autonomous harvesting robots
Learn how Tortuga AgTech is innovating with autonomous harvesting solutions for grapes, tomatoes, and strawberries.
Researchers debut TWIN lower limb exoskeleton
TWIN is a motorized exoskeleton designed to be customized to enhance the physical abilities of each wearer.
Figure AI raises whopping $675M to commercialize humanoids
Figure AI has raised funding from Amazon, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Open AI, and others to accelerate humanoid development, AI training, manufacturing, and hiring.