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Fourier Intelligence launches production version of GR-1 humanoid robot

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Fourier Intelligence has been manufacturing exoskeletons and rehabilitation devices since 2017. The Singapore-based company launched its first generation of humanoid robots this year, designated the GR-1. Fourier developed the Exoskeleton Robot Open Platform (EXOPS) with National Instruments (NI) and the University of Melbourne.

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Female robotics founders discuss their journeys in the industry

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Left: Vivian Chu and Andrea Thomaz, the co-founders of Diligent Robotics; right: Kathleen Brandes and Ros Shinkle, the co-founders of Adagy Robotics. Sources: Diligent Robotics, Adagy Robotics Almost half of all startups that began in 2021 were formed by women, according to human resources cloud software company Gusto.

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8 noteworthy robotics acquisitions of 2023

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Below are eight robotics acquisitions, in chronological order, that stood out to us in 2023. Its preliminary view is the acquisition may restrict competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners. Berkshire Grey produces a variety of robots that address use cases in retail, eCommerce, grocery, 3PL, and package handling companies.

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Boston Dynamics debuts electric version of Atlas humanoid robot

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which yesterday retired the older version of its humanoid robot after 15 years of development and today showed a preview of its successor. based company showed that its robot could walk, open a door, and maintain its balance while being shoved by a person holding a hockey stick, all without a tether. By 2016, the Waltham, Mass.-based

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Kiwibot acquires AUTO to strengthen delivery robot security

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Kiwibot will add intellectual property from AUTO Mobility Solutions to its delivery robot portfolio. Source: Kiwibot Consolidation among mobile robot providers is not limited to warehouses. ” Kiwibot develops delivery robots Berkeley, Calif. . ” Kiwibot develops delivery robots Berkeley, Calif. .

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Reshape Automation aims to reduce barriers of robotics adoption

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Companies in North America bought 31,159 robots in 2023. And that’s not sitting well with robotics industry veteran Juan Aparicio. “We don’t sell and deploy enough robots in this country. manufacturing and logistics industries to adopt automation. That’s a 30% decrease from 2022.

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What’s the difference between contactless and wireless charging for robots?

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Contactless wireless charging can power robots and electric vehicles. Wireless charging technology enables robots to operate longer, charge faster, and be safer and more reliable. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more. It can also reduce the overheating chances.

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