The International Federation of Robotics expects AI, humanoids, and sustainability to be top areas for robotics in 2025.
Bota Systems partners with Kinova to add sense of touch to AI robotics
Kinova is integrating its Gen3 lightweight, modular arm with Bota Systems’ SensONE force/torque sensors to ease robotics AI development.
NEURA Robotics raises $123M to continue developing cognitive, humanoid robots
NEURA Robotics plans to use its Series B funding to continue developing ‘cognitive robots’ in Europe for multiple industries.
Raise Robotics deploys UR cobots with Harmon for high rise fastener installation
Raise Robotics mounts two UR20 arms from Universal Robots on a mobile robot base for Harmon’s construction robots.
Kurabo and Flexiv partner to develop KURAVIZON adaptive robot
Flexiv is integrating its Rizon arm and force control technology with Kurabo sensing technology for the KURAVIZON robot.
UR+: The Ecosystem of Collaborative Automation
Chris Savoia, head of ecosystem success at Universal Robots, shares his perspective on the success of the UR+ partner ecosystem.
Samsung increases stake in Rainbow Robotics, establishes Future Robotics Office
Samsung Electronics is making Rainbow Robotics a subsidiary, and the office will focus on developing humanoids and other robots.
From AI to humanoids: top robotics trends of 2024
The Robot Report Podcast reflects on the successes and challenges that defined the robotics industry in 2024.
Vision-guided cobot automates paint process for DENSO
DENSO deployed a 3D-vision-guided cobot with AI-based motion planning and control software to relieve employees of strenuous, tedious tasks.
Unleashing the potential of AI in robotics
Ben Wolff takes us through the reincarnation of Sarcos into an pure software and AI-based solution called Palladyne AI.
Lam Research’s Dextro cobot boosts semiconductor production efficiency
Dextro, a new cobot from Lam Research, automates critical maintenance tasks on wafer fabrication equipment, improving efficiency and yield.
Universal Robots picks China for first overseas production facility
Universal Robots has established manufacturing in Nantong, China, and is introducing two cobots exclusively to the Chinese market.
Diligent Robotics’ new AI Advisory Board to advance embodied AI in healthcare robotics
Diligent Robotics, the company behind Moxi, has a new AI Advisory Board made up of experts from Stanford, NYU, and Carnegie Mellon.
Rethink Robotics announces female leadership team
Rethink Robotics plans to triple its team size, open a U.S. headquarters, and relocate robot production from Europe.
AWS offers accelerated robotics simulation with NVIDIA
AWS and NVIDIA said that Isaac Sim on Amazon Web Services can significantly accelerate and scale robot simulation and AI training.
Top 10 robotics developments of November 2024
In November 2024, stories about the future of robotics, big robot milestones, and new product unveilings grabbed our readers’ attention.
How AI, perception are shaping mobile robotics
Amir Bousani, CEO of RGO Robotics, and Jacob Petersen, Chief Commercial Officer from Wheel.Me, discuss the importance of perception and AI for mobile robotics.
MC600 combines UR cobot with MiR base for mobile manipulation
The MC600 is designed to handle heavier payloads for mobile manipulation using Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots technology.
Collaborative Robotics unveils Proxie mobile manipulator
Collaborative Robotics unveiled its Proxie mobile manipulator, which is designed to work with people for warehouse workflows.
Flexiv releases Elements Series 3 to simplify robot simulation, programming
Flexiv has released Elements Series 3, which includes a simplified user interface, a rugged teach pendant, and support for multiple robot axes.
The ABB Edge: Using AI and robotics to transform industries
ABB Robotics is leveraging AI to help make robotics smarter and easier to setup and program across all of the industries served by ABB.
CAPTRON joins UR+ to offer sensors through Universal Robots marketplace
CAPTRON is offering its TCP laser sensors for high-precision tool tip calibration on Universal Robots’ marketplace.