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Hyundai to buy ‘tens of thousands’ of Boston Dynamics robots

Robotics Business Review

Source: Boston Dynamics Boston Dynamics Inc. While Figure has not revealed the identity of its first customer, the company said BMW Group had tested Figure 02 for handling fitted sheet-metal parts on its automotive production line for two weeks in Spartanburg, S.C.

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Persona AI raises $27M to develop humanoid robots for shipyards

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Source: Persona AI Persona AI Inc., Other developers have their sights set on logistics or automotive manufacturing , two industries that are major adopters of robotics in general. Also, Hyundai, Boston Dynamics ‘ parent company, plans to deploy its Atlas humanoid across its automotive factories (see video below).

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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

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Source: Figure AI The interest in humanoid robots continues to gain steam. BMW said its Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S., STR is an AMR optimized for intralogistics work in BMW’s automotive factories. BMW plans to see what a Figure 01 humanoid robot can do in its factory. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based

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50 most innovative robotics companies

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With open-source software and continued development, Stretch 3 is accelerating the future of at-home assistive robots. Beyond individual use, Stretch 3 is being tested in assistive applications such as an NIH-funded study exploring robotic support for older adults with early-stage dementia. million lbs. million lbs.

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Moldmakers Deserve a Total Production Solution

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Source (All images) | Hwacheon Machinery America Inc. With the increased accuracy demanded by sophisticated molded assemblies, particularly in the automotive supplier industry, mold shaping machine tools continue to break new ground in precision, speed and multi-axis cutting. An HSK toolholder has contact on the spindle face and taper.

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Sandvik Coromant Quick-Change Toolholder Supports Small Part Machining

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Sandvik Coromant Sandvik Coromant ’s QS Micro quick-change toolholding system is designed specifically for sliding head machines. It can cover the majority of industry segments, such as general engineering, automotive, aerospace and medical.

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CynLr raises Series A funding to realize robot vision for ‘universal factory’

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Source: CynLr CynLr, or Cybernetics Laboratory, today said it has raised $10 million in Series A funding. “With the CyRo form factor receiving a resounding response from customers, technology-market fit has been firmly established,” said Gokul NA , co-founder and design, product, and brand leader at CynLr.