ASTM International, which develops standards for robot and other technologies, named Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as its president.
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.
Punyo is a soft robot from TRI designed for whole-body manipulation
TRI’s Punyo humanoid robot can manipulate objects with its whole body, giving it more flexibility when it comes to household tasks.
Stretch 3 from Hello Robot designed for open-source mobile manipulation
Stretch 3 is a portable and lightweight platform for robotics developers and could lead to household applications.
KettyBot Pro will provide personalized customer service, says Pudu Robotics
KettyBot Pro’s new features include a larger screen for personalized advertising, cameras for navigation, and smart tray inspection.
Nala Robotics incorporates generative AI into restaurant robot recipes
Nala Robotics said it is looking at how AI can help robots create recipes with the ingredients at hand, reducing food waste.
Pudu Robotics CEO predicts that service robot market will expand
Pudu Robotics, a leading service robot exporter in China, says that demand and applications are likely to expand globally.
Intuition Robotics brings generative AI capabilities to ElliQ 3
ElliQ 3’s hardware improvements pave the way for its software upgrades, which center around integrating generative AI capabilities.
Asensus places first Senhance surgical robot for pediatrics in Japan
Asensus Surgical announced the fourth hospital in Japan to adopt its Senhance system dedicated to pediatric procedures.
Ddog project at MIT connects brain-computer interface with Spot robot
Project Ddog aims to turn a Boston Dynamics Spot quadruped into a basic communicator for those with physical challenges such as ALS.
Glide to work with people with blindness to navigate the world
Glidance co-founder Amos Miller discusses the development and commercialization of the Glide device for aiding people with vision impairment.
Sanctuary AI secures IP assets to advance touch, grasping in general-purpose robots
In addition to Sanctuary AI’s internal developments, IP assets from Giant.AI and Tangible Research have accelerated progress on its roadmap.
RoboBusiness Pitchfire winner Glidance helping sight-impaired individuals regain independence
An in-depth conversation with Amos Miller, CEO and cofounder of Glidance, the 2023 RoboBusiness Pitchfire winner.
SRI International designs XRGo to protect pharmaceutical workers through teleoperation
SRI International says its XRGo teleoperation capability could help ensure pharmaceutical quality and open up jobs to a wider range of candidates.
ISO and ASTM define standard for additive manufacturing in construction
ISO and ASTM have defined an additive construction standard in what could be the first of joint efforts around robotics in that industry.
Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence looks at prospects for AI and robotics
The Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence’s director shares his perspectives on AI policy, generative AI, and machine learning and legged robots.
The future of robotic surgery with Adam Sachs from Vicarious Surgical
In this episode, we discuss the possible fate of Cruise and catch up with Vicarious Surgical co-founder and CEO Adam Sachs.
Northeastern University shows ‘experiential robotics’ in new EXP space
Robots at Northeastern University run the technological gamut, from NASA research to systems that could help the seafood industry.
Toyota Research Institute emphasizes safety of AI-assisted driving
Toyota Research Institute demonstrated how it is developing AI and autonomous vehicles to interact with human drivers for safety.
Brightpick enables eaches picking with mobile manipulators
In this episode, learn about the MassRobotics accelerator program and listen to an interview with Brightpick CEO Jan Zizka about robotic fulfillment.
5 takeaways from Universal Robots’ open house
Universal Robots had strong attendance at its U.S. headquarters open house, which featured presentations, demonstrations, and networking.
Boston Dynamics turns Spot into a tour guide with ChatGPT
Boston Dynamics integrated Spot with ChatGPT and other AI models as a proof of concept for the potential robotics applications of foundational models.