Project CETI researchers developed the AVATARs framework to make the most out of the small amount of time sperm whales spend on the surface.
Clearpath Robotics discusses development of Husky A300 ground vehicle
The Husky A300 uncrewed ground vehicle from Clearpath includes features for both expert robot developers and non-expert users.
ASTM developing testing standards for mobile manipulators
The ASTM International F45 committee is developing a new standard and an apparatus to test mobile manipulator precision.
In just seven years, the global robot density in factories has doubled, IFR finds
In 2023, China surpassed Germany and Japan in robot density, putting it at the third most automated country worldwide.
KIMM develops automated mooring system for docking autonomous vessels
The manual mooring process demanded substantial manpower and time, while KIMM said its automated method removes these barriers.
RBR50 Spotlight: Robotic ventricle advances understanding of heart disease
MIT engineers developed a robotic replica of the heart’s right ventricle that mimics its beating and blood-pumping action of live hearts.
MIT: LucidSim training system helps robots close Sim2Real gap
LucidSim uses generative AI and physics simulators to create realistic virtual training environments that help robots learns tasks without any real-world data.
The AI Institute introduces Theia vision foundation model to improve robot learning
Theia is a visual foundation model that the AI Institute says can distill diverse models for policy learning at a lower computation cost.
Humanoid study group launches survey on human-robot interaction
The study group needs to determine what aspects of human-robot interaction might impact the development of standards for humanoids.
Researchers use imitation learning to train surgical robots
Researchers said the successful use of imitation learning to train surgical robots could eliminate the need to program robots with each individual move required during a medical procedure and brings the field of robotic surgery closer to true autonomy.
Korea University Medicine shares single-port robotic thymectomy comparative results
The Korea University team compared and analyzed the perioperative outcomes of 110 cases of robotic thymectomy.
Stanford Robotics Center partners with Stanford HAI for AI research, policy
The Stanford Robotics Center and Stanford HAI have partnered to explain rapid advances in artificial intelligence to policymakers.
Interact Analysis identifies opportunities for motion control and robotics
Interact Analysis discusses two growth areas for motion control: smart conveyance technology and robots with machine-integrated control.
RBR50 Spotlight: evoBot offers unique design for autonomous mobile robots
evoBOT from Fraunhofer IML has a seemingly simple design that doesn’t resemble any other mobile robot on the market today.
MIT develops multimodal technique to train robots
Inspired by large language models, researchers develop a training technique that pools diverse data to teach robots new skills.
FIRA update; Practical Applications of Embodied AI and Humanoid Robots
We recap the the 2024 FIRA event and sit down with Russ Tedrake from Toyota Research Institute and Scott Kuindersma from Boston Dynamics.
SonicSense robot hand perceives objects via acoustic vibration
Researchers give robots a sense of touch by “listening” to vibrations, allowing them to identify materials, understand shapes and recognize objects.
VERSES and Volvo Cars aim to make autonomous vehicles safer for pedestrians
The paper uses VERSES AI’s algorithms to predict the appearance of pedestrians, cyclists, and cars that are obscured behind stationary vehicles.
RoboBusiness 2024 recap
In this episode, we recap the highlights of the 2024 RoboBusiness event, which took place in Santa Clara, Calif.
Cynthia Breazeal reflects on earning 2024 Robotics Medal from MassRobotics
With the Robotics Medal, MassRobotics seeks to inspire women to participate in shaping the future of the world through robotics.
Navigating robotics through the political landscape
Dr. Henrik Christensen discusses the intersection between shifting federal policies and the robotics industry.
Mcity gives green light to remote autonomous vehicle testing, calls for federal standards
With Mcity, U-M seeks to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicle technologies to enable safer and more efficient transportation.