Mentee Robotics has emerged on the scene with a new AI-driven humanoid robot, planned for production release in early 2025.
Teledyne FLIR IIS announces new Bumblebee X stereo vision camera
Bumblebee X is a new GigE powered stereo imaging solution that delivers high-accuracy and low-latency for robotic guidance and pick & place applications.
Sanctuary AI enters strategic relationship with Magna to build embodied AI robots
Magna International’s relationship with Sanctuary is threefold: as an investor, a contract manufacturer, and an end user.
Collaborative Robotics raises $100M in Series B for mysterious mobile manipulator
Collaborative Robotics has raised $100M to commercialize its cobot, starting with automating warehouse operations.
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.
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.
Zoox gets ready to launch robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Zoox is expanding its area of robotaxi operations in Las Vegas as it prepares to launch a public service later this year.
Accenture invests in humanoid maker Sanctuary AI
Accenture said it sees “huge potential” for humanoids in post and parcel, manufacturing, retail, and logistics warehousing operations.
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.
Mercedes-Benz testing Apollo humanoid
Mercedes is exploring how to use Apptronik’s humanoid for automating some low-skill, physically challenging tasks.
Intuitive secures FDA clearance for da Vinci 5 surgical robot
Intuitive Surgical has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-generation da Vinci 5 surgical robotics system.
LG Electronics invests $60M in service robot maker Bear Robotics
LG said its investment into Bear Robotics follows its roadmap for standardized service platforms and software-defined robotics.
Schneider Electric unveils new Lexium cobots at MODEX 2024
Schneider Electric unveils Lexium cobots at MODEX 2024, offering high-speed motion, 130 axe control, and cost-effective pricing, utilizing EcoStruxure architecture for collaborative data flow.
Afara launches autonomous picker to clean up after cotton harvest
AFARA-COTTON uses a variety of sensors to autonomously detect and pick up cotton dropped during mechanical harvest.
Figure AI raises whopping $675M to commercialize humanoids
Figure AI has raised funding from Amazon, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Open AI, and others to accelerate humanoid development, AI training, manufacturing, and hiring.
Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus makes first U.S. lunar landing in 50 years
NASA and commercial partner Intuitive Machines successfully landed the Odysseus lander on the surface of the moon today.
OMRON launches midrange AMRs with top modules
OMRON’s new MD-650 and MD-900 medium-payload autonomous mobile robots are launching with top modules from ROEQ.
Robots at Work at CES panel replay
Replay this panel session from CES 2024 where the discussion focused on how robots at work are interacting with the public in emerging applications like robotaxis and medical procedures.
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.
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid handle automotive struts
Atlas demonstrates the ability to pick up and move heavy automotive parts.
Agtech startup Small Robot Company shutting down
Despite having a signed term sheet, the awaited investment failed to materialize before the company’s financial runway ran out.
Autopicker robots from Brightpick to automate The Feed, Dr. Max warehouses
Brightpick says its Autopicker robots are enabling end-to-end automation for warehouse operators such as The Feed and Dr. Max.