The Chicago-based RaaS provider has launched software to make robot-based manufacturing available to companies without in-house expertise.

Jacobi Robotics has launched new path-planning and optimization system with Formic to accelerate palletizing applications.

Flexxbotics has raised funding and received advice to provide its robot process-control software to more manufacturers.

MassRobotics and its technology partners will announce the winners of the Form and Function challenge at the Robotics Summit & Expo.

Synopsys is adding Ansys’ simulation to its testing and electric design tools to help developers engineer more complex systems.

With robot-driven operation of FOBA equipment, customers can achieve continuous operation, greater throughput, and higher yields, claimed Flexxbotics.

READY’s ForgeOS operating system and NVIDIA Isaac Sim on Omniverse offer Toyota ease of programming and realistic simulation.

Integration will enable engineers to simulate accurate camera, lidar, radar and thermal camera sensors to train autonomous vehicles.

The Open Robotics Middleware Framework is open-source, modular software that enables interoperability between robot fleets and physical infrastructure.

Valiant TMS and Realtime Robotics said manufacturers can use the Optimization-as-a-Service system to reduce production bottlenecks.

Generative AI and large language models can improve robot training, perception, and human-machine interactions, says NVIDIA and its partners.

With 2023 in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to what 2024 has in store for the robotics industry. 

Instantaneous mode switching can help smooth transitions between different servo motor control modes in complex motion applications.

Softbank said Formant’s data platform will help customers get the most out of their investments in robots. 

Outrider has updated its perception technology to enhance yard safety and efficiency as it looks to new capabilities and markets in 2024.

GreyOrange has raised $135 million to continue helping retailers and warehouses automate and orchestrate fulfillment.

NVIDIA technologies are helping supply chains add new levels of automation, as seen in its work with Adobe, Amazon, and Zipline.

RoboCLIP algorithm has been pre-trained on large amounts of video and textual demonstrations.

Mujin, which has raised a total of $178 million, plans to make its MujinController more accessible to developers.

SRI International says its XRGo teleoperation capability could help ensure pharmaceutical quality and open up jobs to a wider range of candidates.

Flexxbotics’ systems enable robots to communicate directly with SpiTrex’s FOBA laser marking systems and change jobs in real time.

The Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence’s director shares his perspectives on AI policy, generative AI, and machine learning and legged robots.