Geoffrey Biggs, the CTO of the Open Source Robotics Foundation, will explain key ROS 2 features to learn in Boston.
Capstan Medical completes robotic catheter mitral valve replacement
Capstan Medical announced its first in-human cardiac valve replacements using its catheter-based robotic surgical platform.
ARM Institute announces new project call, RoboticsCareer.org employer capabilities
The ARM Institute’s latest project call seeks to further enable manufacturers of all sizes to use AI and robotics.
Waymo robotaxis available in Austin exclusively through Uber
Unlike Waymo’s deployments in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix, Waymos in Austin are available exclusively through the Uber app.
Amazon to discuss its robotics evolution at Robotics Summit & Expo
Aaron Parness will share how Amazon is giving its robot arms a sense of touch to perform tasks in high-clutter and high-contact environments.
CaPow raises $15M to power global expansion of robot charging
CaPow said its Power-in-Motion technology can reduce capital expenses and ensure 100% throughput for the lifetime of a mobile robot.
Stereotaxis submits catheter pair for FDA clearance
In addition to the FDA 510(k) submission, Stereotaxis expects to submit the catheter for CE mark clearance in Europe this month.
AI researchers launch AnySense app for gathering visual training data
Researchers from the GRAIL lab at NYU have developed AnySense, an app for gathering visual training data for robotics models.
Viam raises $30M to scale robotics development platform
Viam developed an an open-source robot architecture with an integrated cloud service.
ABB Robotics survey predicts EV production growth in 2025
75% of survey respondents are optimistic about EV production growth in 2025, with mobile robots, cobots, humanoids and more playing a big role.
Top 10 robotics developments of February 2025
In February, our readers were drawn to stories about humanoids, surgical robotics, advances in AI, and industry trends.
Schneider Electric partners with SEER Robotics on automation innovation
Schneider Electric recently adopted SEER Robotics’ autonomous forklifts and M4 Smart Logistics Management System to optimize warehouse operations.
ABB, AUAR creating sustainable construction research facility
The project will harness AUAR’s micro-factory technology and is assembled using an automated construction process powered by ABB robots.
Rosendin Electric tests ULC Technologies solar construction robots
Rosendin Electric contracted with ULC Technologies to design robots for solar module movement and installation.
Figure AI studies Helix model, preps humanoids for logistics
Figure AI released research around its Helix vision-language-action model as it tests its humanoids for logistics tasks.
The Robotics Factory builds robot companies
The Robotics Factory is a Pittsburgh-based accelerator focused on enabling startups to grow.
Webinar to discuss how cobots can bring value to manufacturing
Learn core concepts around cobots in manufacturing, including real-world uses, safety, and benefits, in this free webinar.
NAES and Gecko Robotics make $100M deal to modernize U.S. power grid with robots, AI
Independent power operator NAES will work with robots and AI from Gecko Robotics to inspect and maintain critical infrastructure.
NSBE to celebrate 50th anniversary with Chicago convention
Janeen Uzzell, the CEO of the National Society of Black Engineers or NSBE, discusses the importance of community and mentorship.
Diligent Robotics CEO discusses road to 1M hospital deliveries, future Moxi destinations
Diligent Robotics co-founder and CEO Andrea Thomaz shared insights into the company’s Moxi robot, milestones, and plans.
Symbotic CTO James Kuffner to keynote Robotics Summit
Kuffner will discuss how the rapid progress in machine learning, computer vision, perception, and computing power are enabling a new generation of intelligent robots.
Dassault Systèmes joins KUKA’s digital industrial software ecosystem
KUKA’s mosaixx provides a collaborative cloud platform for industrial software such as the Dassault design and simulation software.