Apptronik is working with NVIDIA’s Project GR00T to enable general-purpose humanoid robots to learn complex tasks.
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.
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.
Top 5 robotics trends for 2024, according to the IFR
The IFR has cited technology trends including the rise of generative AI, mobile manipulation, and humanoid robots for 2024.
Automotive industry likely to continue leading robotics growth, says A3
The automotive industry will keep driving North American robotics adoption despite the current economic slowdown, according to A3.
2023 robot orders down 30% from 2022 in North America, according to A3
North American robot orders declined across 2023 in comparison to record-setting sales in 2021 and 2022, but A3 expects a midyear turnaround.
Autonomous vehicles drove more than 9M miles in California in 2023
The DMV’s annual reports summarize when vehicles disengaged from autonomous mode during testing, based on the companies’ self-reported data.
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid handle automotive struts
Atlas demonstrates the ability to pick up and move heavy automotive parts.
Tire-changing startup RoboTire files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
According to the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, RoboTire has $12.7 million in liabilities and $12.3 million in assets.
BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant
BMW said the Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S. and has assembled more than 6.3 million BMWs over the last 30-plus years.
Toyota, READY Robotics to introduce sim-to-real robot programming using NVIDIA Omniverse
READY’s ForgeOS operating system and NVIDIA Isaac Sim on Omniverse offer Toyota ease of programming and realistic simulation.
Top 10 robots seen at CES 2024
A quick look at some of the most noteworthy robots at the 2024 CES show in Las Vegas.
GRIT Vision System applies AI to Kane Robotics’ cobot weld grinding
Kane Robotics has developed the GRIT Vision System to improve cobot material removal and finishing for customers such as Paul Mueller Co.
Valiant TMS and Realtime Robotics partner to cut programming, cycle times
Valiant TMS and Realtime Robotics said manufacturers can use the Optimization-as-a-Service system to reduce production bottlenecks.
Micropsi Industries’ new CEO talks about AI plus robotics for better production
Micropsi is exploring how to put its vision AI and data collection to work for manufacturing and more industries, says new CEO Gary Jackson.
Will autotech ventures race east in 2024?
Autotech including sensors and data for training self-driving vehicles will be important in 2024 after the past year’s setbacks.
Is using AI for full self-driving a good idea? Musk says yes, but AI watchdog says no
Self-driving vehicle developers say different approaches to AI are safer than human drivers, but critics are skeptical after accidents.
Volvo deploys 1,300 ABB robots for electric vehicle production
Volvo is deploying ABB’s new modular industrial robots to help with a variety of tasks related to electric vehicle production.
Tesla demonstrates Optimus Gen 2 dexterity, recalls 2M vehicles
Tesla released a video showing the improving capabilities of its Optimus humanoid robot, but it faces safety scrutiny over Autopilot.
FlexQube gets Navigator AMR order worth $500k from global commercial vehicle maker
FlexQube has received its first order for the patented FlexQube Navigator AMR, which engages with powered carts, in the Nordic market.
HLS Engineering Group and Realtime Robotics team up to optimize production
HLS Engineering Group and Realtime Robotics are jointly providing technology to help manufacturers identify and resolve potential production bottlenecks.
IRB 930 SCARA robot from ABB is designed for pick-and-place, assembly tasks
The new IRB 930 SCARA robot is designed to meet growth opportunities in the electronics, automotive, and renewable energy markets, said ABB.