ParaZero Technologies says achieving this standard marks a significant step towards achieving the highest standards in drone safety.
China proposes guidelines for future humanoid development
Humanoid robots are reaching maturity and are becoming viable for real-world applications. Five industry organizations have drafted guidelines for humanoid robot development in China.
Waymo ends waitlist, opens robotaxi service to all in San Francisco
Before today, Waymo has welcomed new riders incrementally in the city, and now it’s opening it up to everyone.
Neya Systems, AUVSI to develop cybersecurity certification program for UGVs
Neya Systems and AUVSI say there is a growing need for standardized evaluation and certification of uncrewed ground vehicles.
IEEE launches study group to explore and develop humanoid robot standards
ASTM International’s Aaron Prather will chair the IEEE humanoid study group, which is open to other standards development organizations.
Unleashing potential: The role of software development in advancing robotics
As robotics serves more use cases across industries, hardware and software development should be parallel efforts, says Radixweb.
Kiwibot acquires AUTO to strengthen delivery robot security
Kiwibot and AUTO Mobility Solutions say their merger will advance data protection and robotic services globally.
Olis Robotics and Kawasaki partner to offer remote troubleshooting
Olis Robotics and Kawasaki plan to demonstrate remote troubleshooting of robotic palletizing with integrator CRG Automation at MODEX 2024.
3Laws on robot safety and the evolution of bipedal locomotion
In this episode, Dr. Aaron Ames takes us down memory lane with a history of bipedal robotics and then introduces us to 3Laws Robotics.
1X Technologies raises $100M Series B to advance NEO humanoid robot
1X says its NEO android is being developed with embodied AI to handle household tasks and be safe to operate around consumers.
Is using AI for full self-driving a good idea? Musk says yes, but AI watchdog says no
Self-driving vehicle developers say different approaches to AI are safer than human drivers, but critics are skeptical after accidents.
ISO and ASTM define standard for additive manufacturing in construction
ISO and ASTM have defined an additive construction standard in what could be the first of joint efforts around robotics in that industry.
Numbers are important, but so are the soft benefits of robotics, says Formant
From improving the quality of life for workers all the way to company health in the future, robotics can provide immeasurable benefits when discussing the value of your product.
Toyota Research Institute emphasizes safety of AI-assisted driving
Toyota Research Institute demonstrated how it is developing AI and autonomous vehicles to interact with human drivers for safety.
New York Drones & Robotics AI Summit heralds growing automation industry
Speakers at the Drones & Robotics AI Summit in New York discussed state and federal support of tech startups, as well as opportunities
New AMR safety standard available with release of ANSI/A3 R15.08-2
The new ANSI/A3 R15.08-2 was recently released and covers the risk assessment and safety standards for integrating and deploying mobile robots.
Massachusetts legislature to consider bill banning armed robots
This act would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and operation of robotic devices or drones that are mounted with a weapon.
The dual aspects of robot safety
Why is simply considering the sensitivity of a safety function insufficient to assess the level of safety provided?
FORT launches Endpoint Controller
FORT Robotics builds products to help robot builders and users to increase productivity and accelerate innovation.
MiR AMRs receive 13 safety certifications from TÜV Rheinland
TÜV certifications validate MiR can reliably ensure the quality of the examined safety features during mass production of the MiR600 and MiR1350.
Roberta Nelson Shea highlights her career developing robot safety standards
On the podcast this week we interview 2023 Joseph F. Engelberger winner Roberta Nelson Shea about her career in robotics safety standards development.
Veo Robotics closes $29M funding round
The round includes the Veo Robotics’ latest funding from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, Safar Partners and Yamaha Motor Ventures.