The Covariant Brain is a “universal AI that enables robots to see, reason, and act autonomously in the real world.”
Alphabet spins out Intrinsic to simplify use of industrial robots
Intrinsic has been exploring how automated perception, deep learning, reinforcement learning, motion planning, force control, and simulation can be combined to make industrial robots more flexible.
Waymo expanding to Pittsburgh
Waymo is opening an office in Pittsburgh, joining a group of competitors already well established in the Steel City.
Watch a soft robotic hand play Super Mario Bros.
Guided by a set program that autonomously switched between off, low, medium, and high pressures, the robotic hand was able to press the buttons on the controller to successfully complete the first level of Super Mario Bros. in less than 90 seconds.
InOrbit joins MassRobotics and supports AMR interoperability standard
InOrbit announces that its platform for remote robot management is now compatible with the MassRobotics AMR interoperability standard.
Tangram Vision launches depth sensor comparison tool
The tool lets users select one or two 3D sensors to instantly analyze and compare minimum range, maximum range, horizontal field of view, vertical field of view, and diagonal field of view. You can also click and drag for different viewpoints.
RE2 Robotics Sapien 6M arm designed for outdoor applications
The RE2 Sapien 6M robotic arm is being used by commercial and defense customers who require a mobile outdoor-rated arm for complex tasks.
OpenAI abandons robotics research
OpenAI disbands its robotics research team due to lack of large enough data sets to effectively generate reinforcement models.
From artistic vision to hardware, here’s how to make Spot dance
Engineers use a few different techniques that employed both Spot’s Choreographer software and its API to make Spot dance.
Novanta acquiring ATI Industrial Automation for $172M
ATI is a leading developer of end-of-arm tooling, including robotic changing systems, force/torque sensors, and collision sensors for industrial, collaborative, and medical robotic applications.
Claus Risager on disinfection robots and growing Blue Ocean Robotics
We also discuss on the podcast the future of Fetch Robotics after the Zebra acquisition, Aurora taking its self-driving tech public via SPAC, the shutdown of Abundant Robotics and more.
Robotics-as-a-Service: trends & business models
This webinar will describe how companies employ robotics-as-a-service, along with the legal, technical and operational aspects of the approach.
Seoul Robotics receives $12M investment from Korean government
Seoul Robotics announces a new funding round to help them engineer and deliver cutting edge A1-based perception tools.
Walmart and Symbotic work together to implement high-tech automation system into distribution network
Walmart partners with Symbotic to deploy automation that improves the throughput of regional Walmart distribution centers.
Aurora taking autonomous vehicle tech public via SPAC
After the deal closes, Aurora will have raised another $1 billion from private investors involved in the SPAC.
Toyota strengthens autonomous vehicle play with Carmera acquisition
HD mapping startup Carmera and Toyota collaborated on multiple projects from 2018-2020 in Detroit, Michigan, and Japan.
Red Cat Holdings acquiring Teal Drones
Salt Lake City-based Teal Drones, founded in 2014, makes aerial drones and related technologies for commercial and government applications.
Festo advances robot programming with AI
Festo partners with several international companies and universities to develop the capabilities of FLAIROP – Federated Learning for Robot Picking
How a surgical robot saved a person’s arm from amputation
A women was a candidate for a free-flap reconstruction to save the arm after amputation after a motorcycle accident.
Researchers develop human-aware motion planning algorithm
To demo the algorithm, the robot helped put a jacket on a human, which could potentially prove to be a powerful tool in expanding assistance for those with disabilities or limited mobility.
MHS Global launches dedicated robotics division
MHS Robotics develops its own advanced technologies such as computer vision, machine learning, simulations, 3D cameras and end-of-arm tooling.
Novanta acquiring Schneider Electric Motion USA for $115M
Acquisition is expected to help Novanta expand into automation and robotic applications through advanced motion control solutions.