Regulatory & Compliance

Upon completion of the study, J&J plans to submit the OTTAVA system for De Novo authorization in the U.S.

Gatik said the independent assessment validates its safety approach as it prepares to deploy autonomous trucks at scale.

DroneDeploy has secured a nationwide BVLOS waivers for its customers to remotely deploy and monitor drone inspection flights.

The lawsuit from Surgical Instrument Service centered around Intuitive Surgical’s programmed usage limits for its EndoWrist instruments.

With the conclusion of the lawsuit, Boston Dynamics and Ghost Robotics highlighted potential areas of overlapping interest in the future.

A3 reported declines in North American robot orders in the first nine months of 2024 but said there are reasons for optimism.

The study group needs to determine what aspects of human-robot interaction might impact the development of standards for humanoids.

Neya Systems aims to push its autonomy software beyond existing automotive security by using the AICA reference architecture.

Dr. Henrik Christensen discusses the intersection between shifting federal policies and the robotics industry.

Startups from Korea gained mentorship, connections, and exposure to the U.S. market in the MassRobotics International Immersion Program.

This month, five of our top 10 robotics stories were about humanoid robot developments or humanoid alternatives.

The FAA’s recent authorizations for Zipline and Wing allow the companies to deliver packages while keeping their drones safely separated.

ASTM International says the work item would help create a safer, long-lasting, and environmentally responsible solar panel cleaning industry.

Asensus Surgical denied any legal wrongdoing in statements around its planned merger and offered further information.

Moon Surgical plans to deploy its Maestro System in the U.S. and Europe in a limited market release ahead of a broader launch in 2025.

Stereotaxis said it now has an updated EU Quality Management System Certificate, demonstrating that its products have valid CE marks.

Anzu Robotics has de-cloaked and launched an alternative to DJI drones ahead of legislation to ban DJI drones in the U.S.

iRobot said its deal with Amazon has fallen through and is taking several steps to restructure its expenses for its revised go-to-market strategy.

Wing says the updated exemptions for its detect and avoid approach will allow it to safely scale in the US. 

ISO and ASTM have defined an additive construction standard in what could be the first of joint efforts around robotics in that industry.

This act would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and operation of robotic devices or drones that are mounted with a weapon. 

FlexQube’s patent application regarding its unique AMR system, FlexQube Navigator, was granted by the European Patent Office.