Sensors / Sensing Systems

Exwayz raised funding for its 3D SLAM navigation software for autonomous systems and has partnered with Embotech and Cyvl.ai.

Autonomous inspections demonstrate how industry is moving past sensing and data to operational intelligence, says ANYbotics’ CEO.

The second A2RL autonomous racing event in the United Arab Emirates is challenging university teams’ AI drivers.

Carbon Robotics founder and CEO Paul Mikesell explains how the agbotics company built its AI model with high-quality data.

Waymo also gave a look at how it has fortified its autonomous driver for operations winter weather conditions.

WPI researchers are enabling aerial robots, smaller than 100 mm and weighing less than 100 g, to navigate without relying on vision.

General Motors is using technology developed at robotaxi startup Cruise with its Super Cruise eyes-off system.

GrayMatter says its new headquarters and experience center will help it expand AI robotics applications in manufacturing.

Figure 03 features a redesigned sensory suite and hand system, a form factor for household operation, and lower manufacturing costs.

Fundamental Touch is a new software architecture that enables wireless haptic feedback for high-fidelity, safer teleoperation.

Simbe Robotics says its new Simbe for Merchants suite and Simbe Mobile 2.0 app empower retailers and brands with real-time data.

OmniCore EyeMotion reduces commissioning by up to 90% compared with custom solutions, claimed ABB Robotics.

Gecko Robotics said it found a large, untapped market in automating commercial roof inspections with StratoSight.

Canadian startup 4D1 says its T2 precise indoor positioning system provides AI-ready operational data for manufacturing automation.

Farm robots can reduce labor shortages by automating tasks like planting, harvesting, and weeding, while also supporting sustainable practices.

DigiKey’s Shawn Luke and onsemi’s Bob Card and Theo Kersjes recently dove into physical AI and robotics in a Q&A. 

Orbbec says its Pulsar ME450 sensor can switch scanning modes so that robots don’t need to switch between devices for navigation or 3D reconstruction.

This new LimX Oli humanoid from LimX Dynamics features 31 active degrees of freedom, enabling high-fidelity motion.

Gatik has partnered with NVIDIA to build Arena, a simulation platform for testing, training, and validation of its self-driving software.

Apera AI has raised funding from BDC and others, updated its 4D Vision controller software, and continued its expansion.

Novanta discusses the development of the sensors, motors, and actuators necessary for the development of safe humanoids.

When paired with the Dusty FieldPrinter 2, the AT500 improves setup speed and usability while supporting Dusty’s 1/16″ accuracy standard for applications in data centers, healthcare facilities, and advanced manufacturing.