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.
Disney showcasing latest robots at Robotics Summit & Expo
Members of Disney’s Imagineering team will give insights on how they use robotics and cutting-edge technology to bring fiction to life.
Scythe expands production facility for robot mowers
Scythe Robotics more than doubles the size of its headquarters and manufacturing line in Colorado.
Waymo robotaxi service opens to Los Angeles riders
Waymo is now offering rides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a 63-square-mile area from Santa Monica to Downtown LA to select members of the public.
LG Electronics invests $60M in service robot maker Bear Robotics
LG said its investment into Bear Robotics follows its roadmap for standardized service platforms and software-defined robotics.
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.
Foxglove launches upgraded platform with enhanced observability
Foxglove says that the upgraded platform combines the company’s previously separate Foxglove Studio and Data Platform products into a single platform.
Pittsburgh Robotics Network names new board members
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network has appointed Jorgen Pedersen as board president and Stephen Muck as secretary, marking changes in PRN executive officers.
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.
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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.
Learn about generative AI’s impact on robotics at the Robotics Summit & Expo
Researchers are already using generative AI to make robots faster learners, and a summit panel will discuss how this technology can be applied to robotics at scale.