The research aims to enable accurate, patient-tailored prostate cancer surgeries without the need for traditional incisions.
University of Illinois study on assistive healthcare robots earns international award
The University of Illinois researchers said the project’s person-centered, goal-oriented approach was beneficial in narrowing down tasks.
Google DeepMind discusses latest advances in robot dexterity
The DeepMind team said that for robots to be more useful, they need to get better at making contact with objects in dynamic environments.
IFR World Robotics report says 4M robots are operating in factories globally
There are no signs that the robotics industry’s long-term growth trend will end in the near future, said the IFR’s World Robotics report.
Researchers teaching robots to use color when moving objects
Long-term goal of the research is to “fill the fundamental gap that currently exists between robotic tactile perception and human haptic sensing.”
ETH Zurich builds robot leg powered by electro-hydraulic actuators
The researchers compared the energy efficiency of their robotic leg with that of a conventional robotic leg powered by an electric motor.
Kawasaki releases safer and cheaper Astorino educational robot
With Astorino, Kawasaki aims to offer the capabilities of a modern industrial robot at a fraction of the cost of other educational robots.
Top 10 robotics developments of August 2024
This month, five of our top 10 robotics stories were about humanoid robot developments or humanoid alternatives.
Denmark eyes automation to address electrician shortage
An electrician shortage has led a trade union and an employer association in Denmark to examine how robots could take on certain tasks and improve working conditions.
UR survey shows 48% of manufacturers plan to invest in AI
In the UR survey, more than 50% responded that they already harness artificial intelligence and machine learning in their production.
NSF awards Northwestern with $26M for dexterous hand research
The center at Northwestern aims to create robots capable of intelligent and versatile grasping, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination.
RoboGeorgia brings industry, academia, and robotics startups together in Atlanta
RoboGeorgia is building a new robotics cluster in the Atlanta area with help from local and global corporations.
Early bird registration ends today for RoboBusiness 2024
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UMass Amherst says robots that organize their own teams are more efficient
Research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that robots work together in teams than they do individually completing tasks.
6 new technology projects get ARM Institute funding
The ARM Institute has funded projects to improve apparel assembly, welding and finishing, and adaptive insertion of automotive parts.
Early bird registration for RoboBusiness 2024 ends on Aug. 18
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Texas Children’s Hospital transfers fruit flies with ABB YuMi cobot for neurological research
YuMi is the first system at Texas Children’s Hospital that does not require the flies to be anesthetized before transfer, says ABB Robotics.
IDTechEx gives autonomous vehicle market outlook for the next 20 years
IDTechEx released a report that provides outlooks for the next twenty years in the autonomous driving market.
MIT CSAIL teaches robots to do chores using Real-to-Sim-to-Real
When paired with real-world data, the RialTo system created at MIT CSAIL outperformed traditional imitation learning methods.
Enchanted Tools delivers Mirokaï social robot to first customer
Enchanted Tools has deployed its first Mirokaï social robots to French research institute ISIR, which is studying human-machine interactions.
Indy Autonomous Challenge racecar sets self-driving hill climb speed record
The Indy Autonomous Challenge set a new autonomous vehicle speed record at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed with the new AV-24 vehicle.
Making it easier to compare robot manipulation research
UMass Lowell researchers are creating a program called the Collaborative Open-source Manipulation Performance Assessment for Robotics Enhancement.