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MIT: LucidSim training system helps robots close Sim2Real gap

Robotics Business Review

Since the 1970s, the field has evolved from writing sophisticated programs to using deep learning, teaching robots to learn directly from human behavior. To improve, robots need to encounter scenarios that push the boundaries of their capabilities, operating at the edge of their mastery. But a critical bottleneck remains: data quality.

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Top 10 robotics developments of 2024

Robotics Business Review

This year, six of our top 10 stories were about or mentioned humanoid robots. In addition to falling robot sales in North America, our readers were also interested in growing robotics communities in the U.S. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in 2024. and big trade shows. Read more. Read more.

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Order up! Bearings help with autonomous robotic kitchen assistants

Design World

The vision of robots and humans working side by side is now a reality driven by the rise of collaborative robots — or cobots. Flippy, the world’s first autonomous robotic kitchen assistant, is one example. Debuting in 2017, Flippy flips burgers, fries, sides, and more. But what makes these cobots so effective?

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Alimak Group, Skyline Robotics create autonomous building maintenance unit

Robotics Business Review

Ozmo, Skyline Robotics’ flagship robot, uses force sensors to calculate how much pressure it can use when cleaning windows. Source: Skyline Robotics Alimak Group and Skyline Robotics are creating an automated building maintenance unit (BMU).

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Chang Robotics announces $50M fund, 2025 strategic roadmap

Robotics Business Review

Chang Robotics has worked with Kodiak Technologies on what it said is the most powerful electric snow-removal vehicle developed to date. Source: Matthew Chang, via X After accomplishments including doubling its workforce in 2024, Chang Robotics this week announced its strategic roadmap for 2025. expansion despite economic headwinds.

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Corsha gets investment from Cybernetix Ventures for robot cybersecurity

Robotics Business Review

-based company today said it has received funding from Cybernetix Ventures to advance its mission to secure machine-to-machine, or M2M, connections across robotics and industrial automation. Robotics, automation, and physical AI are transforming how the industrial world operates,” said Anusha Iyer, CEO and Founder of Corsha.

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Formant partners with Holman on cloud robotics platform

Robotics Business Review

Formant, a developer of a leading cloud robotics platform, has partnered with Holman, a global automotive services company. This collaboration will combine Formant’s cloud robotics platform with Holman’s fleet and automotive expertise. ” According to Crunchbase, Formant has raised $45 million since it was founded in 2017. .