Regulatory & Compliance

Teradyne Robotics and Elite Robots have settled their software dispute, ending the legal case without disclosing the terms of the agreement.

OpenRobOps gives robotics developers a foundation to deliver a fleet manager with support for the upcoming interoperability standard.

Before the FCC put restrictions on foreign-made robots, it had already set similar restrictions on drones last year, noted Hylio.

MassRobotics has found that companies were split on the FCC ban on new foreign-produced mobile robots.

Industry experts will discuss how to scale mobile robots in the warehouse while maintaining both safety and productivity.

RoboStore, a distributor of Unitree’s legged robots, has launched Robo Inc. to serve as a U.S.-based manufacturer and integrator.

The FAA approval came nearly a year after DoorDash unveiled its delivery robot and reflects its increasing interest in building automation in-house.

The FCC has banned some foreign humanoids, which industry experts say could help U.S. industry but hinder innovation.

Yaskawa America said that independent ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification shows its focus on protecting customer information.

Suppliers that are well prepared for standard changes will benefit, while underprepared companies may face market access disruption.

Guident CEO Harald Braun breaks down the new AV mandates in California mandates and how they will affect the driverless industry.

At the U.S. celebrates 250 years of independence and 70 years of its highway system, an expert looks at the future of autonomous transport.

At the Robotics Summit & Expo, experts weighed in on humanoid robotics today — and the ability to achieve a $20,000 price point tomorrow.

As the proposed National Commission on Robotics advances, industry leaders continue to call for more unified U.S. policy.

AGIBOT said the industry is moving beyond simulation scores toward closed-loop testing on real robots with real tasks.

MISUMI Americas combines MISUMI’s precision components with Fictiv’s digital manufacturing platform for an entire bill of materials.

As robots enter more unconstrained environments, software and security are becoming higher priorities, a QNX survey found.

NIST has proposed a standardized performance benchmark and testing procedures to help developers and evaluators of humanoids.

Opentrons says that 10,000 laboratory robots deployed worldwide can comply with strict FDA regulations thanks to its new software.

To be used in industrial applications, humanoid robots must meet application-relevant criteria. Fraunhofer IPA has developed a benchmark for third-party analysis.

Teradyne has obtained an injunction from a German court as it pursues a claim against Elite Robots for copying its UR cobot software.

The podcast’s guest this week is Arthur Erickson, co-founder and CEO of Hylio Drones, which has adapted to different applications.