MIT researchers developed a framework that helps robots learn faster in new environments without needing a user to have technical knowledge.
ForwardX Robotics closes $61 Million in Round C funding
ForwardX Robotics raises $30 million in a funding round, bringing the series C total to $61 million. The company focuses on assisted picking and material handling solutions for global companies.
Rice Robotics’ delivery robots bring in $7M
Rice Robotics, a developer of delivery, security, and disinfection robots, has brought in $7 million in Pre-Series A funding.
Evolving humanoid robotic dexterity from toddler to adult
Which is better, precise machines that can’t do much, or imprecise machines that can perform precise tasks? Contactile Co-founder Heba Khamis explores what’s really required for a full scope of human-like dexterity.
Intel Capital invests in Figure as humanoid takes first steps
Intel Capital’s $9 million equity investment in Figure’s humanoid, Figure 01, will boost growth and commercialization since its inception less than a year ago.
Sarcos plans to layoff around 75 workers as part of optimization plan
Sarcos announced changes to the company will grow revenue and leverage opportunities that show the greatest market traction for the company.
Transitive Robotics opens beta of remote operations solution
Transitive Robotics today announces the availability of their public beta to their modular cloud platform for robotics operations.
Rocsys brings in $36M for its autonomous chargers
Rocsys, a provider of autonomous charging systems for electric transportation, has brought in $36 million in Series A financing.
Gecko Robotics earns $5M Navy expansion contract
This is the second time this year that Gecko Robotics has expanded its inspection work with the U.S. Navy.
Simbe brings in $28M with Eclipse leading the way
Simbe, a robotics company that develops robots to help retailers gather in-stock and shelf data, has brought in $28 million in funding.
Teradyne names Ujjwal Kumar robotics group president
Teradyne named Ujjwal Kumar, whose 25-year career has spanned multiple companies and industries, as the Group President of Teradyne Robotics.
FORT launches Endpoint Controller
FORT Robotics builds products to help robot builders and users to increase productivity and accelerate innovation.
Chipotle testing avocado processing robot in test kitchen
Chipotle tests Autocado, a cobotic avocado processing prototype, at the Chipotle Cultivate Center in Irvine, California.
RoboBusiness announces conference agenda
More than 60 industry leaders will be on stage at RoboBusiness (Oct. 18-19 in Santa Clara), the premier event for commercial robotics development.
RoboBusiness announces conference agenda
More than 60 industry leaders will be on stage at RoboBusiness (Oct. 18-19 in Santa Clara), the premier event for commercial robotics development.
This system allows surgeons to perform surgery with four arms
Researchers at EPFL have developed a robotic system that allows surgeons to control two robotic arms using haptic foot interfaces.
Humanoids ready to take first steps
A detailed look at the challenges and opportunities that exist for the evolving world of humanoids .
Industrial robot components market worth more than $18B by 2027
In 2021, industrial robots market components valued at $10.5 billion, with drivetrain components accounting for 42%. China expected to catch up by 2027.
Verity adds Qualcomm to Series B round bringing total round to $43M
A.P. Moller Holding led the funding round, with participation from Qualcomm Ventures, Exor Ventures, and existing and new investors completing the $32M Series B round previously announced in March this year.
Coalescent Mobile Robotics closes seed funding round
Coalescent Mobile Robotics, a Danish company that creates autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for retailers, has closed its seed funding round.
ASTM seeking members for legged robotics subcommittee
New subcommittee is developing standards and testing procedures to evaluate the performance of quadrupeds, bipedals and humanoids.
These tiny soft robots can be controlled with weak magnets
The soft robots are formed from rubbery magnetic spirals and can be programmed to walk, crawl, and swim in response to a magnetic field.