Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · AI at the Edge: How perception and AI are shaping mobile robotics In Episode 173 of The Robot Report Podcast , co-host Steve Crowe and I catch up on the news of the week, including several recent stories about mobile manipulators. Featured interview with RGO Robotics and Wheel.Me Apply to speak.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 17, 2025

a humanoid robot and embodied artificial intelligence developer, this week said it has closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round, raising $27 million. Robotics veterans founded the startup in 2024. Nic Radford, the CEO, was the founder and former CEO of Nauticus Robotics. . | Source: Persona AI Persona AI Inc.,

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 17, 2025

Dobot, a Chinese developer of collaborative robot arms, recently announced it developed a humanoid robot called Atom. Dobot hasn’t shared much about Atom yet, but it has shared a few videos of the robot operating autonomously. Dobot said it has deployed over 72,000 robots in more than 80 countries.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Digit humanoid could work in distribution, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics. Source: Agility Robotics Agility Robotics Inc. Digit won the 2024 Robot of the Year as part of the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. to deploy the robot in its logistics operations.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

I have more notes than will fit even a long-form blog post. End-to-end orchestration includes production logistics, operations management software, material handling, production logistics, and consulting expertise reimagine how material moves through manufacturing lines.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Singapore-based company launched its first generation of humanoid robots this year, designated the GR-1. The joint module that is fitted at the hip of the robot is capable of producing a peak torque of 300 Nm, which allows it to walk at a speed of 5 kph (3.1 The robot is equipped with depth cameras in its head and torso.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

Dextrous Robotics, a Memphis-based startup that developed a chopstick-like robot to unload boxes from trailers, has shut down. However, the company was unable to close another round of funding to start production on the commercial version of its DX-1 robot. Dextrous had raised about $8 million in funding since its inception.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As we enter the third quarter of the year, the frenzy around humanoid robots has continued. In August 2024, five of our top 10 stories were about such robots or humanoid alternatives. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in August 2024. In it, the robot does eight pushups as a quick “warm-up” before work.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 8, 2024

Inventor Dean Kamen and Cybernetix Ventures co-founder Mark Martin at Robotics Invest 2024. Credit: Eugene Demaitre BOSTON — While many robotics events are vendor-driven, some share the perspectives of other parts of the growing global ecosystem. How did this year’s programming evolve from the first Robotics Invest?

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 19, 2025

Orbbec’s Gemini 335Lg stereo vision 3D camera can be used in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and robotic arms. a robotics and AI vision provider, and Connect Tech Inc., The company claimed that its technology powers robotics, manufacturing, logistics, retail, 3D scanning, health tech, and fitness systems.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2024

today unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot. The first-generation robot, Figure 01, took its first steps and manipulated items within its first year of development. The most obvious change is the matte black finish of the robot’s “skin,” rather than the chrome metal finish of Figure 01. Figure AI Inc.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 14, 2023

Thira Robotics, a South Korean autonomous mobile robots (AMR) developer and a subsidiary of smart factory solutions leader THiRA UTech, has officially launched in the US market, providing AMR to navigate facility conditions previously not fit for automation.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

PickoBot specializes in robotic grasping in challenging scenarios with changing items. The Meitar, Israel-based company said the latest financing will help it to advance the development, production, and marketing of its PickoBot piece-picking robot. The robot is fit for various industries, the company said. Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2024

LAS VEGAS — CES 2024 featured a wide range of emerging technologies, from fitness devices and videogames to autonomous vehicles. But robots always have a significant presence in the sprawling exhibit halls. The robot is capable of going up and down stairs through the implementation of compliant wheels. The 150 lb. (68

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 18, 2025

” Shifts in trade policy and global tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty, logistics disruptions, and technology developments are driving volatility and evolution in the manufacturing and supply chain industries, noted the companies. Register now so you don't miss out!

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 12, 2024

Meili Robots and WAKU Robotics are partnering to deliver a software stack for robot operations. The companies say a superior software stack will be key for robots to transform industries. Robots are becoming essential parts of a number of industries. Register now.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

An entire ecosystem built around collaborative robots. And today, November 29, I sat in on a press conference announcing Universal Robots newest product—the UR30 collaborative robot (cobot) with a 30 kg payload capacity. Central western Ohio had several companies that manufactured special tube-bending machines. Odessa, Denmark?

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Premier Automation LLC today announced Premier Labs, a venture studio focused on building businesses that use proven automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence to address industry challenges. Joel Reed, former director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, is president of Premier Labs.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 23, 2024

It certainly highlights the robot’s athletic intelligence, especially seeing Atlas go from standing upright and transitioning into pushup position with remarkable ease. The robot debuted in April after the older version of Atlas was retired after 15 years of development. The aluminum also gave Kengoro a more steady frame.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 14, 2024

Research at UMass Amherst shows that self-organizing robot teams could be better for industrial environments than multipurpose systems. Source: Adobe Stock Instead of multipurpose robots, teams of robots can cooperate to execute tasks that would be tedious or hazardous for scarce human workers. suboptimal. said the researchers.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

The Phoenix humanoid robot is being developed to enable embodied AI and support general-purpose applications. Credit: Sanctuary AI Humanoid robot developer Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corp., Through this expanded partnership, Sanctuary plans to equip Magna’s manufacturing facilities with general-purpose AI robots.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With obstacle detection, the lightweight Corvus One drone safely flies without disrupting workflow or blocking aisles and can ascend to avoid collisions with people, forklifts, or robots. Credit: Corvus Robotics Corvus Robotics Inc. All the robot has to do is locate to the closest tag, and it knows where it is.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 5, 2024

Ubtech says its humanoid robots can be used in industrial manufacturing, exhibition halls, warehousing and logistics, commercial office services, home services, and college and research institutions. The companies did not specify the number of robots that will be deployed or the number of facilities they’ll be at.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with CNC Design sales manager Michael Sutherland about the advantages of linear tracks for robots in an automated environment. Its spectrum of products ranges from linear guideways, racks, pinions and gearboxes right through to linear tracks and gantry robots. TrackMotion Floor.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 15, 2025

Here are some of the latest enabling technologies for manufacturing and logistics as part of our ongoing Automate coverage. The XBMCU is a compact control unit designed for mobile machines, industrial automation, robotics, and machine-to-machine control. NovAI Capture brings machine vision into the robotic welding process.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 28, 2023

OTTO Motors has entered into a strategic partnership with Nord Modules to develop and integrate new modular solutions to enhance the capabilities of mobile robots. Nord Modules’ top modules are designed to be robust and reliable, while OTTO autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are designed for flexibility, productivity and results.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 21, 2025

Watch Out visualizes a highly automated workcell that can fit into a container. “Sbastian learned the limits of these machines and recognized the problem of retraining staffers,” Mariette told The Robot Report. Watch Out offers its systems through a subscription or robotics-as-a-service ( RaaS ) model.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

From robotics and automation to the latest data analytics and artificial intelligence, how can you take advantage of digitalization? He has a 20-year career in mobile robotics, with 15 years dedicated to building autonomous field robots at Caterpillar. Digitalization is bringing emerging technologies into the warehouse.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2024

BMW plans to see what a Figure 01 humanoid robot can do in its factory. Source: Figure AI The interest in humanoid robots continues to gain steam. In the first phase, the company has been identifying the initial tasks its robot could perform. Meet @Figure_robot , a leader in the race to build commercially viable humanoid robots.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Symbotic’s automation system utilizes autonomous mobile robots and robotic arms with advanced vision and sensing capabilities. SymBots to modernize Walmex operations Symbotic said its robotic case-picking systems will help Walmex modernize its extensive supply chain network. Source: Symbotic Symbotic Inc. million. .”

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 21, 2024

” It said its latest robot will be able to lift, load, unload, and transport palletized 463L tactical cargo across various operating environments and terrains. ” Stratom builds on prior experience Stratom has developed several autonomous ground vehicles and robotic systems for logistics and operational applications.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 31, 2022

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are increasingly being viewed as the key to unlocking Australia’s manufacturing competitiveness. The upcoming Expo is the perfect platform to share our insights into how robotics can help supply chains transform into value chains. So how do robots fit in to all this?

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Source: Orbbec Collaborative robot arms and mobile robots need reliable perception and connectivity for complex tasks such as bin picking and palletizing, noted Orbbec Inc. Gemini 335Lg promises versatility The Gemini 330 series offers versatile 3D capabilities for AMRs and robotic arms, said Orbbec.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 7, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · Gathering warehouse inventory data – plus a look at Electrocraft motion solutions In Episode 153 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the news of the week. Cobalt AI fits closest to the Eagle Eye Smart Video Surveillance portfolio.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 11, 2024

Robots and autonomous machines need to efficiently locate themselves, plus map and understand their surroundings in real time, according to Slamcore. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more. The company said Slamcore Aware addresses these industry pain points.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Credit: MassRobotics BOSTON — During its annual partner celebration last night, MassRobotics introduced the 10 robotics startups chosen to participate in its inaugural equity-free accelerator. ” Tye Brady, chief technologist at Amazon Robotics, helped kick off the introduction of the 10 robotics startups.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 9, 2024

| Source: Techman Robotics Techman Robot launched its TM30S collaborative robot arm for palletizing this week. Techman equipped its latest robot with built-in smart vision and a 3D camera. The company says this technology allows the robot to arrange items without the need for pre-specified stacking patterns.

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