The SouthWest Research Institute shows how older robots can deliver value when you systematically design the approach and work within the constraints of your hardware.
Microsoft to invest more than $10M in Gatik
Microsoft plans to invest $10 million into the autonomous trucking startup as part of a funding round that would value Gatik at more than $700 million.
Orbbec, Microsoft launch 3D vision camera
A built-in NVIDIA Jetson Nano is used to run advanced depth vision algorithms, eliminating the need for an external compute device.
Volvo Cars now fully owns autonomous driving company Zenseact
Volvo said the acquisition is a strategic step towards owning more of its software that will power key functionalities in future cars.
Siemens, Comau collaborate on Sinumerik Run MyRobot
Siemens has entered into a cooperative agreement with Comau to offer their jointly engineered product the Sinumerik Run MyRobot / DirectControl.
NVIDIA upgrades Isaac Sim robotics simulation tool
New features include cloud accessibility, support for ROS 2 Humble and Windows, improved motion generation extension for robot arms and the ability to add human characters to simulation environments.
Owl AI launches 3D Thermal Ranger evaluation kit
Owl AI has launched a monocular 3D Thermal Ranger computer vision product for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles.
ARO and CleanRobotics announce strategic partnership to support TrashBot Zero
TrashBot Zero is being deployed nationwide in trash-handling facilities.
2023 robotics predictions from industry experts
Leading robotics experts, such as Ken Goldberg and Deepu Talla, share what they’ll be keeping an eye on in 2023.
Robotics Summit & Expo call for speakers ends soon
The robotics industry’s must-attend technical design and development event returns to Boston in May 2023 with deepened coverage, an expanded expo floor and more.
Linux Foundation launches Overture Maps Foundation
The Linux Foundation announced it formed the Overture Maps Foundation, a collaborative effort to create interoperable open map data.
NVIDIA DRIVE OS earns safety certification
TÜV SÜD has determined that NVIDIA’s DRIVE OS 5.2 software meets the ISO 26262 ASIL B standard, which targets functional safety in road vehicles’ systems.
Pony.ai and Baidu receive approval to test L4 robotaxis in Beijing
Pony.ai and Baidu have received licenses to operate L4 robotaxis in Beijing China, expanding their operations.
8 notable robotics acquisitions in 2022
We covered nearly fifty mergers and acquisitions in 2022 worth billions of dollars. These eight stood out from the rest.
ARO launches new RaaS service for any robotics OEM
ARO announces a unique robot service provider business opportunity for robotics startups who want to focus on a traditional OEM manufacturer business plan but offer the benefits of RaaS to their customers.
Top 10 robotic stories of 2022
In 2022 we saw big movements in the robotics industry, from high-profile lawsuits to big acquisitions, there was no shortage of news to cover.
Looking back at our 2022 robotics predictions
We’re looking back at some of the predictions robotics experts made at the beginning of 2022 and how they played out in the industry.
Aerones raises $38.9M for robots to clean wind turbines
There are more than 70,800 wind turbines in the U.S., which generated about 9% of the country’s electricity in 2021.
How Waymo tests its collision avoidance capabilities
Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, recently gave some insight into how it trains its Waymo Driver to avoid collisions on the road.
10 most memorable robotics stories of 2022
Some of these moments made us laugh, some made us cringe and many left us astonished by the capabilities of various robots.
Remembering robotics companies we lost in 2022
Running a successful robotics company is never easy. Unfortunately, these companies found out it’s even harder during a pandemic and supply chain crisis.
Jama Software releases Jama Connect for Robotics
Jama Software launched Jama Connect for Robotics, a set of frameworks, example projects and procedural, export and configuration documents.