A research team led by the University of Bristol is studying fish sensory organs to help then develop sensors for underwater robots.
Editor’s Picks: best robots of CES 2023
Robots were everywhere at CES 2023. Mike Oitzman highlights some of his favorite robots he saw in Las Vegas.
Nauticus Robotics closes SPAC deal and makes NASDAQ debut
Nauticus Robotics develops ocean robots, software and services for the marine industry.
Meijer deploys BeBot, Pixie Drone to clean up the beaches of the Great Lakes
Meijer kicked off the project earlier this week with a press conference at Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon, MI.
Jaia Robotics brings in over $1M in seed funding
Jaia Robotics aims for its JaiaBot to be a low-cost, multivehicle system that can be user configured for a wide range of capabilities.
RE2 hits technical milestone with STARFISH robotic gripper
RE2 has successfully assembled and lab tested a complete STARFISH gripper that can grasp and hold a variety of objects.
Field Robotics Engineering Forum call for speakers open
The Field Robotics Engineering Forum seeks submissions that focus on the design and development of robotics systems that operate in outdoor, unstructured and dynamic environments, such as construction worksites, open mines, and farm fields, as well as busy urban centers.
Sarcos demonstrates exoskeleton and dexterous robot
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.
RobotPlusPlus brings in $15M for magnetic crawler robots
RobotPlusPlus plans to use the recent round of funding to accelerate its research and development timeline and expand its global presence.
Researchers developing underwater map-making robot
The robot, a customized BlueROV2 robot, operates at a depth of 1 meter and uses sonar signals to detect objects around it.
Clearbot Neo autonomously clears plastic from harbors
Clearbot Neo is about 3 meters long, has a dual-camera system and is powered by a solar-powered electric motor.
Halma acquires underwater ROV maker Deep Trekker
Deep Trekker creates ROVs that are used for underwater inspection and tasks in a variety of industries, including aquaculture.
Sarcos acquiring RE2 Robotics for $100M
The combined company will offer an extended product portfolio to target a much broader spectrum of customers across the commercial and defense sectors.
RE2, VideoRay robot hits underwater depth milestone
During the test, RE2 Robotics’ Maritime Mine Neutralization System completed four dives over a kilometer deep.
Nauticus Robotics taking ocean robots public via SPAC
Formerly known as Houston Mechatronics, Nauticus is developing surface and underwater robots that perform a variety of ocean tasks, including transportation, data collection, equipment maintenance and more.
ASPIRE launches $3M MBZIRC Maritime Grand Challenge robotics challenge
The Maritime Grand Challenge robotics competition opens with $3 Million prize
Meet Oystamaran, MIT’s oyster-flipping robot
Workers at Ward Aquafarms flip thousands of oyster bags that could weigh up to 70 lb, while dealing with rough waters and bad weather. MIT is building a robot to help.
RE2 developing controls to improve ROV manipulation skills
The project for the U.S. Navy will combine a robotic arm control system and the ROV control system into one unit. This will enable topside operators to control a system’s robotic arms and ROV simultaneously using one control station.
Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE announces finalist round
The Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE has announced the nine finalists in its three-year competition to develop unmanned deep-ocean mapping using a variety of technologies.