The MassRobotics event featured discussions by industry experts and presentations by startups working on new AgTech.
RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024
Meet the 50 most influential robotics developments from around the world.
5 things that could shape surgical robotics in the next decade
Surgical robots are gaining popularity due to AI adoption, remote control, and startup competition, with 2024 expected to be a significant year for the sector.
AMD releases Versal Gen 2 to improve support for embedded AI, edge processing
The first devices in AMD Versal Series 2 target high-efficiency for AI Engines, and Subaru is one of its first customers.
Massachusetts governor visits MassRobotics to celebrate National Robotics Week
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey also visited a high school robotics team and touted a bill proposing innovation investment.
Binder USA releases surface mount versions of its M12 connectors
Binder USA says its SMD connectors can provide automated processing for manufacturing processes, robotics, sensors, and actuators.
Rainbow Robotics unveils RB-Y1 wheeled, two-armed robot
Rainbow Robotics launched RB-Y1, a new bimanual wheeled manipulator as the company begins the development of AI-driven robots.
What’s the difference between contactless and wireless charging for robots?
Contactless wireless charging offers benefits over contact-based wireless charging for robots and other systems, says Meredot’s CEO.
Digital Transformation Forum to help manufacturers boost competitiveness, efficiency
The Digital Transformation Forum will feature speakers from MIT, Lockheed Martin, Deloitte, and other leading organizations.
Applied Motion Products releases MDX+ low-voltage servo series
This series from Applied Motion Products includes low-voltage systems that integrate a servo drive, motor, and encoder into one package.
Robotics innovation is key to reshoring the $1T apparel manufacturing industry
Lack of onshore garment manufacturing is both a national security risk and a lost business opportunity. Robotic sewing could be the answer.
Tune in to Automated Warehouse webinar on stationary robots, smart controls
This episode explores the integration of stationary robotics and workers in warehouse operations, focusing on trends, gaps, and available offerings.
Kiwibot acquires AUTO to strengthen delivery robot security
Kiwibot and AUTO Mobility Solutions say their merger will advance data protection and robotic services globally.
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.’
Agility Robotics partners with leading WMS provider, cuts staff
Agility is collaborating with Manhattan Associates and has laid off some staffers as it commercializes its humanoid robots.
Karl Storz enters talks to acquire surgical robot developer Asensus Surgical
The agreement enables Karl Storz to engage in diligence and negotiations over a potential acquisition of Asensus Surgical.
Engineers emboldened by digital transformation community
Attendees of Design World’s first annual Digital Transformation Forum will get that personal storytelling from some major manufacturers.
Harmonic Drive to explain how designers can optimize motion control at Robotics Summit
Harmonic Drive VP Brian Coyne will explain how a low-profile, power-dense actuator can maximize power density.
Inaugural Women in Robotics Breakfast to be held at Robotics Summit
The Women in Robotics Breakfast will provide female engineers and roboticists an opportunity to connect with others in the industry.
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.
OmniOn looks to power, network next-gen delivery robots
OmniOn Power says that mobile robots, AI, and self-driving vehicles need more power and networking innovation.