NASA and commercial partner Intuitive Machines successfully landed the Odysseus lander on the surface of the moon today.
Rainbow Robotics, Schaeffler, KETI to jointly develop mobile dual-armed robots
Rainbow Robotics, KETI, and Schaeffler will develop robots and the corresponding operation technologies for manufacturers.
OMRON launches midrange AMRs with top modules
OMRON’s new MD-650 and MD-900 medium-payload autonomous mobile robots are launching with top modules from ROEQ.
3 ways ABB sees AI driving robotics innovation
Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, shares three ways AI is driving robotics innovation.
Scythe robot lawnmowers adopting ‘Tesla charging standard’
By eliminating proprietary connectors and technologies, Scythe said this move ensures lower charging costs, greater ease of use, and expanded access to charging facilities.
RoboGuide robot dog uses AI to assist the visually impaired
Technologies such as RoboGuide could enable people with visual impairments to more fully navigate and interact with the world.
Stretch 3 from Hello Robot designed for open-source mobile manipulation
Stretch 3 is a portable and lightweight platform for robotics developers and could lead to household applications.
Top 5 robotics trends for 2024, according to the IFR
The IFR has cited technology trends including the rise of generative AI, mobile manipulation, and humanoid robots for 2024.
SpartanNash deploys Simbe Tally robots in 60 more grocery stores
SpartanNash is expanding its use of Simbe Robotics systems to generate actionable, real-time inventory insights.
Starship raises $90M for outdoor delivery robots
Starship Technologies plans to use the funding to expand its delivery services around the world.
Agtech startup Small Robot Company shutting down
Despite having a signed term sheet, the awaited investment failed to materialize before the company’s financial runway ran out.
RoboXchange examines real-world operational challenges and new brains for robots
At the first MassRobotics RoboXchange, Locus Robotics shared tips on warehouse challenges, and Opteran showed a new navigational approach.
Teradyne robotics group earns $375M in 2023
See a revenue breakdown for both Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots, which are both owned by Teradyne.
Autopicker robots from Brightpick to automate The Feed, Dr. Max warehouses
Brightpick says its Autopicker robots are enabling end-to-end automation for warehouse operators such as The Feed and Dr. Max.
KettyBot Pro will provide personalized customer service, says Pudu Robotics
KettyBot Pro’s new features include a larger screen for personalized advertising, cameras for navigation, and smart tray inspection.
Pudu Robotics CEO predicts that service robot market will expand
Pudu Robotics, a leading service robot exporter in China, says that demand and applications are likely to expand globally.
Update on AgTech automation at CNHI
Marc Kermisch from CNHI provides an update on how autonomy and digitization are developing to help automation.
Bluewhite raises $39M to expand autonomous tractors to farms worldwide
Bluewhite plans to use the funding to expand into new markets with its autonomous tractor system, which could reduce crop production costs by up to 75%.
The role of ToF sensors in mobile robots
Time-of-flight or ToF sensors provide mobile robots with precise navigation, low-light performance, and high frame rates for a range of applications.
Bot Building 101: Three tips for high-performing robotics teams
Robotics teams should remember three things heading into various educational and design challenges, says an AMD executive.
farm-ng raises Series A funding to scale Amiga robot and AI for small to midsize farms
farm-ng has raised funding to accelerate production of its modular, electric Amiga agricultural robot, which includes NVIDIA Jetson.
Relay Robotics successfully navigates hospital obstacle course
Relay Robotics took on an obstacle course filled with all of the challenges that a hospital system was uncertain whether robots could handle.