Locus Robotics reached the three billion picks milestone just 33 weeks after it recorded its two billionth pick.
Project CETI develops robotics to make sperm whale tagging more humane
Project CETI is using robotics, machine learning, biology, linguistics, natural language processing, and more to decode whale communications.
CMU, NASA JPL collaborate to make EELS snake robot to explore distant oceans
NASA scientists hope to use EELS to search for signs of life in the ocean beneath the icy crust of Saturn’s Enceladus moon.
Cruise resumes manual robotaxi operations in Phoenix
Cruise is taking its first steps towards restarting its robotaxi operations after it paused all operations nationwide in October 2023.
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.
RightHand Robotics and Vanderlande discuss industry trends, RightPick 4 at MODEX
RightHand Robotics and Vanderlande shared insights on industry trends and the latest RightPick innovations in Atlanta.
Learn about generative AI’s impact on robotics at the Robotics Summit & Expo
Researchers are already using generative AI to make robots faster learners, and a summit panel will discuss how this technology can be applied to robotics at scale.
AMD unveils Spartan UltraScale+ FPGA family for edge processing
AMD said the latest addition to its portfolio of FPGAs and adaptive SoCs delivers cost and power-efficient performance.
Waymo robotaxis approved for fared rides in LA
The CPUC approved Waymo’s request to expand further its services in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Black History Month: Highlighting the value of diversity in the robotics industry
Despite being a quickly growing community, the robotics industry still has a diversity problem, particularly when it comes to race.
CMU crawling robots map and repair natural gas pipelines
The CMU team’s modular robots crawl inside gas pipelines to map, detect decrepit or leaking pipes, and perform repairs.
Driverless Waymo AV collides with bicyclist in SF accident
The crash happened around 3 P.M., and the cyclist was able to leave the scene on their own, according to a statement from Waymo.
Top 10 robotics stories of January 2024
From huge acquisitions falling through to our first events of the year, there was no shortage of exciting robotics news to kickoff 2024.
GITAI dual-armed robot arrives at the ISS, to conduct multiple operations
GITAI USA’s S2 robotic system is the company’s second robot to do work on the International Space Station.
Remembering Ingenuity’s historic flights on Mars
We’ve put together a timeline of some of Ingenuity’s biggest achievements in its almost three years on Mars.
Kodama Systems uses robotics to mitigate wildfire risk
Kodama Systems is automating machinery used to thin forests, an important aspect of mitigating wildfires in the Western U.S.
Bosch Rexroth emphasizes flexibility with Smart Flex Effector
Bosch Rexroth hopes to help industry keep up with rising demands by making robot tooling more flexible and easier to use.
After 72 flights, NASA says goodbye to Ingenuity helicopter
NASA received images of Ingenuity’s Jan. 18 flight this week that showed one or more of its rotor blades had been damaged during landing.
5 robotics startups Bill Gates is excited about
Gates noted that he has been more interested in companies that are working to solve dexterity and mobility issues with robots.
San Francisco files lawsuit to pump brakes on robotaxis
The lawsuit could result in Waymo losing its final permit from the CPUC and in stricter regulations for robotaxis moving forward.
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.
John Deere, SpaceX to bring satellite connectivity to farmers and robots
Connectivity has long been an barrier for farmers and tech developers trying to deploy robots such as those of John Deere in rural areas.