Entertainment robots

Glacier’s robots promise to help the circular economy become more efficient and to improve sustainability.

In this issue, learn how motion control technologies enable diverse robotic applications in orbit and onstage.

Unitree has launched the R1 humanoid, which is smaller than its predecessor. It is available in standard and educational versions.

Richtech Robotics says its ADAM robot has served more than 16,000 drinks as its robots enter new venues beyond hospitality.

RISE Robotics has continued to raise funding for its Beltdraulic actuation system, which it said offers advantages over hydraulics.

Aldebaran made the Pepper and Nao humanoid robots, which were popular in education and service uses but struggled to make money.

Ben Wolff takes us through the reincarnation of Sarcos into an pure software and AI-based solution called Palladyne AI.

Richtech is deploying ADAM robots into everyday situation as the robotic bartender gains experience and popularity.

Enchanted Tools has deployed its first Mirokaï social robots to French research institute ISIR, which is studying human-machine interactions.

Disney Research is exploring how its robotic characters can enhance the theme park experience for customers.

Halfway through its stunt, the robot’s limbs locked up, rendering it a mere projectile that crashed into W.E.B. building.

Ayanna Howard, the first female dean of Ohio State University’s College of Engineering, discusses her new book on Sex, Race, and Robotics.

In Episode 22 of The Robot Report Podcast, we learn about Invest Ottawa’s and Canada’s initiatives around drones, robots, and autonomous vehicles at Area X.O, as well as Miso Robotics’ expansion with White Castle, not to mention Halloween scares.

Roybi has developed social robots to entertain and educate children and met the challenges of keeping the price point down and addressing the pandemic head on.

Boston Dynamics has partnered with Vinsa to build models for visual AI workflows using its Spot quadruped robot.

The 12 robots from ABB participating in the holiday displays at Bloomingdale’s flagship store trim a Christmas tree, play karaoke, and serve coffee, among other interactions with visitors.

Vicon has applied its experience in motion capture technologies from entertainment to industrial applications, including controlling robots and drones in warehouses.

Thanks to a new web-based API, developers can now teach Sony’s Aibo robot dog new tricks. Sony just released software update 2.50 for the ERS1000 Aibo that introduces a developer program for experienced developers and a visual programming tool for beginners that features drag-and-drop block coding. Both allow Aibo owners to program new actions. However,…

HeroX, a spinoff of XPRIZE, is crowdsourcing talent. One of its projects is the AlphaPilot AI drone competition, run with the Drone Racing League and Lockheed Martin.

Sphero is acquiring littleBits, which makes modular electronics, and other technology companies as its seeks leadership in STEAM education.

From soft polymers to the hardest steel, robotics designers should know their materials options that best suit the intended uses of their machines.

With just 28 days to design, build, and test his robot for the 2018 season of “BattleBots” on the Discovery Channel, Hal Rucker had no time to waste. The tight timeline he had given himself due to other commitments leading up to the tournament drove the majority of his design and theme decisions. DUCK!, Rucker’s…