Palladyne AI’s latest milestones involved performing autonomous engineered media blasting on complex aircraft components.
Gecko Robotics reaches unicorn status with latest funding
Gecko offers a variety of robots that can climb, fly, and swim to collect data about critical structures.
HEBI Robotics gets SBIR grant to develop hardware for hazardous environments
HEBI Robotics plans to use the SBIR grant to enable its modular robotic systems to work around explosive and volatile materials.
Saildrone, Meta complete robotic deep-water cable route survey
Saildrone, in partnership with Meta, has successfully demonstrated that the Saildrone Surveyor performs on par with crewed vessels.
Foxlink and Luminys build a strategy for smart security and robotics
Foxlink and its Luminys unit have developed a robot dog for security using NVIDIA and SYNC Robotics technologies.
ARM Institute appoints Jorgen Pedersen as new CEO
Jorgen Pedersen, an industry veteran and former CEO of RE2 Robotics, will take the top spot at the Pittsburgh-based consortium.
Saildrone brings in $60M to expand European maritime presence
Saildrone plans to deploy the first four Saildrone Voyagers in the Baltic Sea in June 2025 under contract to the Danish Armed Forces.
Near Earth Autonomy to deliver miniaturized autonomy systems for U.S. Marines
Near Earth Autonomy’s technology allows aircraft to autonomously take off, fly, and land safely, with or without GPS.
ARM Institute issues robotic inspection for casting and forging project call
With the call, the ARM Institute is hoping to meet the specific needs of the manufacturing industry and the Department of Defense.
Overland AI demonstrates full-stack ground autonomy for uncrewed breaching
Overland AI has integrated its autonomy software and software into the ULTRA vehicle for ongoing U.S. Army testing.
Saronic unveils autonomous vessel and acquires Gulf Craft to boost production
Saronic has retained the experience workforce of Gulf Craft and expects to prototype and build medium uncrewed surface vessels.
Harvard equips its RoboBee with crane fly-inspired landing gear
The RoboBee’s diminutive size and insect-like flight prowess offer intriguing possibilities for future applications.
Overland AI launches ULTRA autonomous ground systems for defense
Overland AI launched ULTRA, an autonomous tactical vehicle with capabilities for military operations in diverse, challenging terrains.
Boumarang buys Wavedrone to add maritime systems to drone portfolio
Boumarang, which has developed hydrogen-powered aerial drones, received investment in addition to acquiring Wavedrone.
Saildrone brings its USVs to Europe with Denmark subsidiary
With increasing geopolitical tensions and rising activity in the Baltic Sea, Saildrone said the need for persistent maritime intelligence is paramount.
BRINC raises $75M in funding for emergency response drones
BRINC secured investment led by Index Ventures, with Motorola Solutions participating, to boost technology and production.
Saildrone, Thales Australia integrate acoustic sensor technology into Surveyor USV
During an ONR trial, the Saildrone Surveyor and BlueSentry system operated continuously for 26 days and maintained uptime greater than 96%.
Vine robot from MIT can squeeze through rubble to help emergency responders
The joint research team from MIT and Notre Dame created the Soft Pathfinding Robotic Observation Unit, or SPROUT.
U.S. government policy shifts offer opportunities for robotics, note panelists
While there is uncertainty around DOGE, drone and robotics companies can still find ways to collaborate with the government, said panelists in New York.
Build or buy: Learn from commercialization experts at the Robotics Summit
At the Robotics Summit & Expo, a panel of seasoned experts will explore the critical role of outsourcing in robotics commercialization.
BlueHalo wins $30M follow-on contract with the U.S. Navy
The award follows the U.S. Navy’s $92.6M MESR contract awarded to VideoRay in May, which BlueHalo acquired later last year.
The future of flight: How autonomous systems are shaping the next generation of UAVs
Fully autonomous UAVs open up possibilities for market growth, operational efficiency, and security, writes Swift Engineering’s president.