Boston Dynamics has retired the hydraulic version of its Atlas and will begin testing an all-electric humanoid robot in the coming year.
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.
maxon launches drive systems portfolio designed for robotics
maxon’s portfolio now includes 15 different actuators divided into two families: High Efficiency Joints and High Precision Joints.
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.
Webinar: Learn about motion control for healthcare robotics applications
Healthcare robotics, particularly surgical systems, have stringent motion control demands, and experts will review the latest options.
igus unveils igusGO AI-powered app at Hannover Messe
The igusGO app uses AI to identify optimization opportunities for robotics designers using lubrication-free motion plastics.
BlackBerry and AMD partner to reduce latency in robotics
BlackBerry and Advanced Micro Devices said they plan to address the need for ‘hard’ real-time capabilities in robotics-focused hardware.
AMD releases Versal Gen 2 to improve support for embedded AI, edge processing
The first devices in AMD Versal Series 2 target high-efficiency for AI Engines, and Subaru is one of its first customers.
Binder USA releases surface mount versions of its M12 connectors
Binder USA says its SMD connectors can provide automated processing for manufacturing processes, robotics, sensors, and actuators.
What’s the difference between contactless and wireless charging for robots?
Contactless wireless charging offers benefits over contact-based wireless charging for robots and other systems, says Meredot’s CEO.
Applied Motion Products releases MDX+ low-voltage servo series
This series from Applied Motion Products includes low-voltage systems that integrate a servo drive, motor, and encoder into one package.
NEURA and Omron Robotics partner to offer cognitive factory automation
NEURA Robotics and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies say their strategic alliance will make cognitive systems ‘plug and play.’
Harmonic Drive to explain how designers can optimize motion control at Robotics Summit
Harmonic Drive VP Brian Coyne will explain how a low-profile, power-dense actuator can maximize power density.
Ceramic bearings bring high speeds, low noise to medical devices
Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings, explains the potential advantages of ceramic high-precision bearings.
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.
OmniOn looks to power, network next-gen delivery robots
OmniOn Power says that mobile robots, AI, and self-driving vehicles need more power and networking innovation.
Southwest Research Institute to make robot programming more user friendly with SWORD
The Southwest Research Institute offers the SwRI Workbench for Offline Robotics Development for motion-planning applications.
Mecademic says Absolute Calibration services improve robot accuracy
Mecademic said MAC enables it to deliver robots that meet industrial precision and accuracy requirements out of the box.
Delta Electronics demonstrates digital twin, power systems at GTC
Delta Electronics has developed digital twins with NVIDIA for designing and managing industrial automation and AI data centers.
Northeastern University Mars Rover Team wins Winter Canadian International Challenge
Northeastern University students won a contest in which four teams’ rovers completed tasks in simulated Martian environments.
Viam brings in $45M to accelerate enterprise partnerships
Viam says the funding will enable it to accelerate partnerships, drive commercial innovation, and further develop its platform.
Portescap to be a featured exhibitor and speaker at Robotics Summit & Expo 2024
Portescap will exhibit with sibling company Kollmorgen and discuss design for peak motion performance at the Robotics Summit & Expo.