HEBI Robotics plans to use the SBIR grant to enable its modular robotic systems to work around explosive and volatile materials.
Aldebaran, maker of Pepper and Nao robots, put in receivership
Aldebaran made the Pepper and Nao humanoid robots, which were popular in education and service uses but struggled to make money.
Indy Autonomous Challenge coming to California
The Indy Autonomous Challenge will feature racecars driven by AI developed by university teams at the Laguna Seca in July.
First robot boxing match; Persona AI developing industrial humanoid
Nicolaus Radford provides updates on his new company, Persona AI, and its journey to building an industrial humanoid.
ICRA recap; OSRF on ROS 1 sunset
Geoffrey Biggs updates us on the latest on ROS, and our editor recaps the recent 2025 ICRA conference.
Rainbow Robotics unveils omnidirectional wheels, development kit for its dual-arm robot
Rainbow Robotics said it is working to expand its mobile robot footprint through its U.S. subsidiary in Chicago.
TRON1 robot extends its reach with a new optional arm
TRON1 from LimX Dynamics now offers an add-on arm that enable mobile manipulation tasks with the robot.
MIT engineers create elder assist robot E-BAR to prevent falls at home
MIT researchers have developed the E-BAR system to assist older adults in safe movement around the household.
Northeastern soft robotic arm wins MassRobotics Form & Function Challenge at Robotics Summit
The winning robot of the MassRobotics Form & Function Challenge was Northeastern University’s Soft Robotic Arm Screwdriver.
U.S. automotive industry increased robot installations by 10% in 2024
The IFR noted that while the U.S., particularly the automotive industry, is installing more robots, it isn’t producing them.
Cornell University teaches robots new tasks from how-to videos in just 30 minutes
The Cornell research team said its RHyME robotic framework paves the way for robots to learn multiple-step sequences.
Harvard equips its RoboBee with crane fly-inspired landing gear
The RoboBee’s diminutive size and insect-like flight prowess offer intriguing possibilities for future applications.
Vine robot from MIT can squeeze through rubble to help emergency responders
The joint research team from MIT and Notre Dame created the Soft Pathfinding Robotic Observation Unit, or SPROUT.
Biggest robotics news from NVIDIA GTC day 2
NVIDIA GTC is in full swing in San Jose. This article recaps the second day of the event including CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote presentation.
IFR highlights 10 women shaping robotics in 2025
The IFR said it hopes the list will inspire girls and young women to pursue a career in STEM subjects or robotics.
Behind the scenes: Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid learns to sequence auto parts
A new video from Boston Dynamics takes us behind the scenes of how it’s training the new Atlas humanoid to tackle its first task: auto parts sequencing.
AI researchers launch AnySense app for gathering visual training data
Researchers from the GRAIL lab at NYU have developed AnySense, an app for gathering visual training data for robotics models.
ABB Robotics survey predicts EV production growth in 2025
75% of survey respondents are optimistic about EV production growth in 2025, with mobile robots, cobots, humanoids and more playing a big role.
NSBE to celebrate 50th anniversary with Chicago convention
Janeen Uzzell, the CEO of the National Society of Black Engineers or NSBE, discusses the importance of community and mentorship.
WPI develops robotic arms to help wheelchair users increase their reach
WPI said soft robotic arms tend to be weaker, more shaky, and less precise than traditional robot arms made from rigid materials.
MassRobotics joins 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo as strategic partner
MassRobotics is returning to the Robotics Summit with its Form & Function Robotics Challenge, a career fair, and more.
New MIT tech helps drones fly in dark using millimeter waves
A low-power system using radio frequency waves takes a step toward autonomous, indoor drone navigation