New from ProMat and NVIDIA GTC grabbed readers’ attention in March, while humanoids remained an important topic.
Figure AI unveils BotQ high-volume humanoid manufacturing facility
Figure AI said it’s moving the manufacturing of its humanoids in-house to control the build process and quality.
Figure AI studies Helix model, preps humanoids for logistics
Figure AI released research around its Helix vision-language-action model as it tests its humanoids for logistics tasks.
The Robotics Factory builds robot companies
The Robotics Factory is a Pittsburgh-based accelerator focused on enabling startups to grow.
Figure humanoid robots use Helix VLA model to demonstrate household chores
Figure released a video showing its new Helix VLA model running on a pair of Figure 02 humanoids cooperating on a household task.
UR+: The Ecosystem of Collaborative Automation
Chris Savoia, head of ecosystem success at Universal Robots, shares his perspective on the success of the UR+ partner ecosystem.
Top 10 robotics stories of December 2024
A series of humanoid-related announcements dominated our most popular articles in December 2024.
Figure AI ships Figure 02 humanoid robots to a paying customer
Figure AI founder Brett Adcock posted that the company’s Figure 02 humanoid robots are now earning revenue.
Bay Area events note the convergence of AI and robotics
Recent gatherings in the San Francisco Bay Area affirmed the region’s AI leadership and strong prospects for the robotics industry.
From AI to humanoids: top robotics trends of 2024
The Robot Report Podcast reflects on the successes and challenges that defined the robotics industry in 2024.
Humanoid robotics developers must pick which problems to solve, says NVIDIA
NVIDIA, which provides tools to accelerate design and testing for humanoid robots, explains what we should expect from developers and AI.
Top 10 robotics developments of August 2024
This month, five of our top 10 robotics stories were about humanoid robot developments or humanoid alternatives.
1X unveils NEO Beta as it prepares to deploy humanoids into home pilots
1X Technologies has revealed NEO Beta, a prototype of its bipedal humanoid robot designed for home use.
New dimensions in warehouse automation
Chris Walti, co-founder and CEO of Mytra, joins the podcast to discuss his company’s automated storage system for the warehouse.
BMW tests Figure 02 humanoid on production line
During a two-week pilot at a plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the new Figure 02 humanoid successfully fitted sheet metal parts into precise fittings for BMW.
Figure 02 humanoid robot is ready to get to work
Figure AI has unveiled Figure 02, its second-generation humanoid, as it takes steps toward commercializing the robot.
Humanoid robots need pilot studies to demonstrate utility, says Silicon Foundry
Silicon Foundry associate Lucas Tesler explains why humanoid robotics developers should conduct pilot testing well before commercial rollouts.
RBR50 Spotlight: Figure AI builds working humanoid within 1 year
In 2024, Figure AI unveiled prototypes of its first generation of humanoid robot developed in just under a year.
OpenAI is restarting its robotics research group
OpenAI is creating a new internal robotics research group after pulling back from robotics research in 2021.
2024 edition of U.S. robotics roadmap points to need for more federal coordination
The 2024 edition of “A Roadmap for U.S. Robotics” calls for a more strategic approach and retraining for economic growth.
NVIDIA announces new robotics products at GTC 2024
NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang wowed the crowd in San Jose with the company’s latest processor, AI, and simulation product announcements.
Robotics investment rebounds in February 2024, totaling $1.9B
February 2024 robotics investments rose, with 51 companies obtaining $1.9 billion, the most in almost a year.