Flexiv Robotics said its Rizon 4 arm increased sanding efficiency for EsVata, and its Grav Enhanced gripper can aid recycling efforts.
March 2024 robotics investments total $642M
March 2024 robotics funding was buoyed by significant investment into software and drone suppliers.
Boston Dynamics debuts electric version of Atlas humanoid robot
Boston Dynamics has retired the hydraulic version of its Atlas and will begin testing an all-electric humanoid robot in the coming year.
NEURA and Omron Robotics partner to offer cognitive factory automation
NEURA Robotics and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies say their strategic alliance will make cognitive systems ‘plug and play.’
Ceramic bearings bring high speeds, low noise to medical devices
Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings, explains the potential advantages of ceramic high-precision bearings.
Top 10 robotics news stories of March 2024
From events like MODEX and GTC to new product launches, there was no shortage of robotics news to cover in March 2024.
Mecademic says Absolute Calibration services improve robot accuracy
Mecademic said MAC enables it to deliver robots that meet industrial precision and accuracy requirements out of the box.
Delta Electronics demonstrates digital twin, power systems at GTC
Delta Electronics has developed digital twins with NVIDIA for designing and managing industrial automation and AI data centers.
Northeastern University Mars Rover Team wins Winter Canadian International Challenge
Northeastern University students won a contest in which four teams’ rovers completed tasks in simulated Martian environments.
RightHand Robotics and Vanderlande discuss industry trends, RightPick 4 at MODEX
RightHand Robotics and Vanderlande shared insights on industry trends and the latest RightPick innovations in Atlanta.
Recycling automation startup Glacier brings in $7.7M
Glacier has also announced that it will be collaborating with Amazon to enhance traceability and recovery processes for recyclables.
Neura Robotics to move production from China to Germany
By the end of 2024, Neura Robotics will ramp up its production capacities in Metzingen while reducing them in China.
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.
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.
TGW Logistics launches RovoFlex picking robot and PickCenter software
TGW Logistics says it aims to tackle challenges such as increasingly rapid changes in product ranges with its new picking robot.
GITAI dual-armed robot arrives at the ISS, to conduct multiple operations
GITAI USA’s S2 robotic system is the company’s second robot to do work on the International Space Station.
Jacobi Robotics shortens robot programming cycle in partnership with Formic
Jacobi Robotics has launched new path-planning and optimization system with Formic to accelerate palletizing applications.
Robotic Grasping and Manipulation Competition expands tracks in ninth annual session
There is $20,000 in prize money up for grabs at this year’s Robotic Grasping and Manipulation Competition.
Dextrous Robotics shuts down trailer unloading business
Dextrous Robotics, which developed chopstick-like robotic arms for truck unloading, encountered impatient investors and stiff competition.
Skyline Robotics closes $9.8M round to bring automated window washing worldwide
Skyline Robotics, which won a 2023 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award, has raised more funding for its Ozmo window-cleaning robot.
ReBeL cobot gets low-cost, human-like hand from igus
igus said the new finger gripper for its ReBeL cobot is made of motion plastics, offering functionality and affordability.
Brightpick CEO Jan Zizka discusses development of robot-to-goods system
Brightpick co-founder and CEO Jan Zizka explains how his company has solved robot-to-goods picking for e-commerce.