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.
Update on AgTech automation at CNHI
Marc Kermisch from CNHI provides an update on how autonomy and digitization are developing to help automation.
Top 10 most popular robotics stories of 2023
In the robotics industry, 2023 was the year of the humanoids. They dominated the news cycle, and our most popular content was no exception.
Figure 01 humanoid takes first public steps
Figure 01 took its first steps in public this week as the company unveils the first working edition of the humanoid robot.
Intel Capital invests in Figure as humanoid takes first steps
Intel Capital’s $9 million equity investment in Figure’s humanoid, Figure 01, will boost growth and commercialization since its inception less than a year ago.
Humanoids ready to take first steps
A detailed look at the challenges and opportunities that exist for the evolving world of humanoids .
Brett Adcock on the future for humanoid robots at Figure.AI
In this episode, we talk to Figure CEO and cofounder Brett Adcock about his vision for building general-purpose humanoid robots.