Robotics startup launches latest autonomous outdoor security patrolling robot, Ascento Guard, allowing companies to extend security at a reasonable cost.

This is the second time this year that Gecko Robotics has expanded its inspection work with the U.S. Navy.

Gecko Robotics, a creator of wall-climbing robots for asset inspection, announced that it’s expanding its work with the US Navy.

Airobotics announced that it acquired the assets of Iron Drone Ltd, an Israeli-based company that creates autonomous counter-drone systems.

Paul Scharre, who helped the Office of the Secretary of Defense develop policies around autonomous systems and emerging weapons technologies, joins the show to discuss San Francisco’s police department potentially using robots with lethal force.

The issue is being sent back to a committee for further discussion and could be voted on again in the future.

The United States Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) awarded Kodiak Robotics with a 24-month, $49.9 million contract in October.

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted to allow the SFPD to use remote-controlled and potentially lethal robots in emergency situations.

The Army and DIU have selected Applied Intuition to deliver an end-to-end autonomy software development and testing platform.

Teledyne FLIR pairs a radiometric thermal and visible camera payload featuring MSX with an affordable, flexible, and easy-to-operate airframe.

Knightscope chairman and CEO said the robotics industry focuses too much on technology and not enough on solving customer problems.

The company is enhancing its security services by integrating the Boston Dynamics Spot robot with a payload of cameras and additional sensors.

The Stratom RAPID solution can be configured to refuel any type of fuel, including diesel, gas, hydrogen and electric charging.

The ARM Institute’s project calls provide funding for projects that bridge the gap between technology and the needs of the robotics industry.

FORT plans to use the funding to accelerate the rollout of its machine communications platform, FORT Platform.

RE2 has successfully assembled and lab tested a complete STARFISH gripper that can grasp and hold a variety of objects. 

The Series A funding will enable Indoor Robotics to move into full production and develop its go-to-market strategy.

Ghost Robotics’ Vision 60 quadruped robot can now be equipped with Onyx Industries’ Nautical Autonomous Unmanned Tail to make it amphibious. 

Sarcos demoed its Guardian XO, including the manipulation of a full sheet of plywood by using a vacuum gripper attached to the arm of the exoskeleton.

The combined company will offer an extended product portfolio to target a much broader spectrum of customers across the commercial and defense sectors.

The projects respond to pervasive areas of need in U.S. manufacturing and, specifically, address key Department of Defense (DoD) manufacturing-focused modernization priorities.

Knightscope announced its offering in December 2021, when it began selling up to 4 million shares of Class A common stock for $10 per share.