Planning early for 2024 robotics investments can help align with business goals and prove project feasibility, says HowToRobot’s CEO.
RTI Connext Drive 3.0 steers vehicle software safety
Connext Drive 3.0 helps OEMs bring vehicles to market by reducing the need for custom communication and integration coding.
Symbotic riding wave of logistics automation demand
Symbotic’s revenue increased 98% to $1.18 billion in 2023 thanks to deals with Albertson’s, Target and Walmart.
FlexxCORE makes robots compatible with full range of Hardinge machines
Flexxbotics claims that its FlexxCORE robot connectivity software can help automate machine tending and improve productivity for Hardinge users.
Tangram on 3D sensing challenges; Next Generation Robotics offers optimization
In this episode, learn about the new HiFi Sensor from Tangram Vision and how Next Generation Robotics is delivering optimization as a service for robot operations.
MuJoCo 3 simulator a result of unified efforts at Google
MuJoCo worked with colleagues from Brax and Everyday Robots, fellow groups at Google, to build a unified robotics simulation platform.
Cobots are primed to take over the automotive industry, says Universal Robots
David Capellani, a regional key account manager at Universal Robots, explains how cobots can be used in the automotive industry.
Toyota Research Institute emphasizes safety of AI-assisted driving
Toyota Research Institute demonstrated how it is developing AI and autonomous vehicles to interact with human drivers for safety.
Indy Autonomous Challenge CEO Paul Mitchell provides race updates
Indy Autonomous Challenge CEO Paul Mitchell discusses the past year of racing and what’s in store for the coming year of competition.
Kyle Vogt resigns from robotaxi company Cruise
Vogt took over as interim CEO of Cruise in December 2021 and became CEO in February 2022.
Brown researchers simplify human-to-robot communication with large language models
Researchers at Brown University’s Humans to Robots Laboratory have developed software that helps robots understand plain-worded instructions.
Open Robotics releases Gazebo Harmonic simulator
The eighth version of the open-source simulator is one of the biggest Gazebo releases to date from Open Robotics.
Nidec adds precision gear reducer with built-in sensors
New product integrates FLEXWAVE, an existing precision control reducer for robots and machine tools, with built-in torque, temperature, and angle sensors.
Motion control with GAM Enterprises; power in motion with CaPow
In this episode, learn about custom motion control with GAM Enterprises and wireless power for AMRs with CaPow Energy.
IVECO and Plus launch automated trucking pilot in Germany
Plus and IVECO are working with a European drugstore chain and DSV, a transport and logistics provider, on the pilot.
FDA recalls Asensus surgical robot due to unintended movement
The issue involves a laparoscope instrument actuator that rotates continuously in one direction after the surgeon removed the engagement of teleoperation on the system.
SiLC brings in $25M to expand Eyeonic Vision production
This round brings SiLC Technologies’ total funding to date to $56 million from its seed and Series A rounds.
Amazon Astro offers security monitoring for small businesses
New Astro Secure subscription provides advanced security features and controls, such as custom patrol routes and scheduling capabilities.
Universal Robots increases UR20 cobot production to meet demand
Universal Robots is doubling production of its UR20 collaborative robot ahead of schedule to meet manufacturer needs.
SUS Corporation deploys ABB’s YuMi cobots to better manage lead times
SUS Corporation says that ABB’s robots are enabling it to reshore its production and address challenges presented by workforce shortages.
Asensus agrees to manufacturing deal for next-gen Luna surgical robot
Asensus Surgical partnered with Flex for Luna next-generation surgical robot manufacturing services, expediting the platform’s time-to-market.
Sarcos pivots from robotics to AI software development
Sarcos decides to pivot from physical robots to AI software solutions and announced major restructuring.