Agility is collaborating with Manhattan Associates and has laid off some staffers as it commercializes its humanoid robots.
Waymo robotaxi service opens to Los Angeles riders
Waymo is now offering rides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a 63-square-mile area from Santa Monica to Downtown LA to select members of the public.
Robotics Summit & Expo early bird pricing ends March 8
Save 25% on full access passes by registering for the world’s leading commercial robotics development event by March 8.
Reshape Automation aims to reduce barriers of robotics adoption
Reshape is launching an end-to-end platform for customers to discover, design, purchase, and get support for automation projects.
Veteran tech exec Peggy Johnson named Agility Robotics CEO
Former Magic Leap and Microsoft executive will lead Agility’s next phase of growth to deliver Digit humanoids at scale.
Researchers develop interface for quadriplegics to control robots
Head-Worn Assistive Device impresses expert evaluator Henry Evans during a trial to control Hello Robot’s Stretch mobile manipulator.
Robotics Summit: how to manage robot autonomy with behavior trees
PickNik Robotics and The AI Institute to discuss the basics of behavior trees and lessons learned from applying behavior trees in various robotics projects during the Robotics Summit & Expo.
New computer model could help robots collect Moon dust
Robots have emerged as a method to collect regolith due to their lower risks and costs compared to human spaceflight.
3 ways ABB sees AI driving robotics innovation
Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, shares three ways AI is driving robotics innovation.
Scythe robot lawnmowers adopting ‘Tesla charging standard’
By eliminating proprietary connectors and technologies, Scythe said this move ensures lower charging costs, greater ease of use, and expanded access to charging facilities.
10 startups selected for MassRobotics Accelerator
The first recipients of funding in the MassRobotics and MassTech accelerator program discussed their innovative projects.
Cruise and Motional backers slash robotaxi funding
GM-backed Cruise will see its budget cut by $1 billion and one of Motional’s two leading backers will no longer fund the company.
Tire-changing startup RoboTire files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
According to the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, RoboTire has $12.7 million in liabilities and $12.3 million in assets.
Teradyne robotics group earns $375M in 2023
See a revenue breakdown for both Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots, which are both owned by Teradyne.
Universal Robots updates M8 connector on e-Series cobots
The M8 connecter was changed from a male version to a female version. UR also updated the tool cap to fit with the new female version of the connecter.
Accenture, Mujin form robotics integration joint venture
New venture Accenture Alpha Automation is located in Japan and focuses on robotics for manufacturing and logistics applications.
Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, and Teradyne headline Robotics Summit & Expo
The Robotics Summit & Expo, which will be in Boston on May 1-2, will feature speakers from leading robotics innovators across industries.
BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant
BMW said the Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S. and has assembled more than 6.3 million BMWs over the last 30-plus years.
Registration opens for 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo
Agility Robotics, Amazon Robotics, Disney and Teradyne headline world’s leading robotics development event.
Dextrous Robotics shuts down trailer unloading business
Dextrous Robotics, which developed chopstick-like robotic arms for truck unloading, encountered impatient investors and stiff competition.
Waymo testing driverless robotaxis on Phoenix’s highways
Waymo robotaxis have been allowed on highways but required a human safety driver in the front seat.
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.