Dextrous Robotics, which developed chopstick-like robotic arms for truck unloading, encountered impatient investors and stiff competition.
Indy Autonomous Challenge announces new racecar and additional races
The Indy Autonomous Challenge announced a completely new sensor and compute architecture for the AV24 racecar.
Eyeonic Vision System Mini unveiled by SiLC Technologies at CES 2024
SiLC says its new Eyeonic Mini AI machine vision system provides sub-millimeter resolution at a significantly reduced size.
New version of Open-RMF hits ROS 2
The Open Robotics Middleware Framework is open-source, modular software that enables interoperability between robot fleets and physical infrastructure.
Micropsi Industries’ new CEO talks about AI plus robotics for better production
Micropsi is exploring how to put its vision AI and data collection to work for manufacturing and more industries, says new CEO Gary Jackson.
How to do instantaneous mode switching with servo motors
Instantaneous mode switching can help smooth transitions between different servo motor control modes in complex motion applications.
NVIDIA picks 6 noteworthy autonomous systems of 2023
NVIDIA picks robots that showed special prowess — swimming, diving, gripping, seeing, strolling and flying — through 2023.
Butterfly Network to bring Ultrasound-on-Chip tech to surgical robotics
Butterfly Network and Mendaera are jointly developing and commercializing a robot with Butterfly’s Ultrasound-on-Chip technology.
Persee N1 3D camera module from Orbbec uses NVIDIA Jetson
Orbbec’s Persee N1 combines a stereo-vision 3D camera and a computer based on NVIDIA Jetson for accurate and reliable data.
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.
Sanctuary AI secures IP assets to advance touch, grasping in general-purpose robots
In addition to Sanctuary AI’s internal developments, IP assets from Giant.AI and Tangible Research have accelerated progress on its roadmap.
NVIDIA Jetson supports Zipline drone deliveries, as Omniverse enables Amazon digital twins
NVIDIA technologies are helping supply chains add new levels of automation, as seen in its work with Adobe, Amazon, and Zipline.
RoboBusiness Pitchfire winner Glidance helping sight-impaired individuals regain independence
An in-depth conversation with Amos Miller, CEO and cofounder of Glidance, the 2023 RoboBusiness Pitchfire winner.
Trimble provides real-time, centimeter-level accuracy for Sabanto autonomous tractors
Sabanto has integrated GNSS receivers and corrections service from Trimble into its systems to make positioning more precise.
Nanotec releases compact wheel drive for mobile robots
The short drive unit consists of a brushless DC motor, planetary gearbox, magnetic encoder, and exchangeable wheel.
Tesla demonstrates Optimus Gen 2 dexterity, recalls 2M vehicles
Tesla released a video showing the improving capabilities of its Optimus humanoid robot, but it faces safety scrutiny over Autopilot.
NVIDIA Isaac Sim on AWS to ease robotics development
NVIDIA said roboticists will have improved access to preconfigured virtual machines to run Isaac Sim workloads.
Mujin finalizes Series C extension for logistics robot controllers
Mujin, which has raised a total of $178 million, plans to make its MujinController more accessible to developers.
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.
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.
WiBotic’s wireless charging tech for robots heads to Japan
Nabtesco, a leading Japanese engineering company, is now selling WiBotic’s wireless charging solutions for robots in Japan.
Flexxbotics reduces changeover time to 10 minutes at SpiTrex Orthopedics
Flexxbotics’ systems enable robots to communicate directly with SpiTrex’s FOBA laser marking systems and change jobs in real time.