Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.78
October 17, 2024
Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced that the companies will join forces, combining two of the world’s leaders in artificial intelligence and robotics. The research partnership aims to accelerate the development of general-purpose humanoid robots utilizing TRI’s Large Behavior Models and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot. Partnership looks to push humanoid research further Boston Dynamics has a longstanding reputation for advances in humanoids, from extreme mobility to bimanual manipulation. The latest generation of Atlas is the result of years of hardware/software co-design aimed at building the most capable humanoid platform, both in terms of physical capability and software interfaces…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.10
August 29, 2023
…with Toyota’s help.” In 2019, Intuition Robotics and the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) agreed to work on an in-vehicle AI agent. The ongoing investment could lead to more collaboration, acknowledged Skuler. “We’re looking forward to adding their insights and perspective to our overall strategy and how else we can use ElliQ to improve the mobility of people,” he told Robotics 24/7. Funding growth to meet demand Intuition Robotics said it plans to use its latest funding to scale up to meet demand and help aging populations access its products and services at reasonable costs. “The round of funding will help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.32
May 16, 2023
The Toyota Research Institute yesterday announced the latest results of its collaborative research program with U.S. academic institutions. This initiative has funded $100 million of research and generated more than 1,250 paper submissions since its inception in 2016, making it one of the world's largest collaborative research programs by an automotive company, said Toyota. “We are deeply satisfied with the results of our partnerships with this outstanding group of institutions and researchers,” stated Eric Krotkov, who leads the university research program at the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). “We believe that collaboration is the key to tackling society's biggest challenges and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.80
February 15, 2023
Toyota Research Institute today opened its doors for the first time to members of the media to showcase the research taking place at its headquarters in Silicon Valley. During the TRI Expo, Gil Pratt, the company’s CEO and chief scientist at Toyota Motor Corp., explained the institute's approaches to challenges including aging populations, climate change, and human understanding. “In the 1930s, Toyota made a huge leap by expanding from manufacturing textile looms to building cars,” said Pratt. “TRI’s mission is to discover the next technological leap that will transform Toyota’s business.” “We are explorers researching ways to make cars better,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.34
October 03, 2022
…package delivery into space. R&D displayed at MassRobotics event Toyota Research Institute (TRI) demonstrated its Punyo bubble gripper, which includes hydraulics and vision-based internal sensors to detect the right pressure for handling fragile objects. For example, it could be used for household tasks such as loading and unloading a dishwasher. TRI has only 250 to 300 employees nationwide, and its lab in Cambridge, Mass., focuses on manipulation, said research scientist Joseph Masterjohn. With MIT, the institute has developed the Drake model-based design for contact simulation of robot manipulation. Speaking of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, its Computer Science and Artificial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.81
September 30, 2022
…professor and then a senior research scientist at the Toyota Research Institute. Drumwright has been granted three patents and has co-authored over 40 research articles on robotics with experts from institutions including MIT, Cornell University, and the University of Michigan. Backed by multiple venture capital firms, Dextrous Robotics received a competitive grant from the National Science Foundation in 2021. Dextrous Robotics designs for precision The job of loading and unloading trucks is one of the most challenging to fill in the logistics industry, according to Dextrous Robotics. Trailers can reach extreme temperatures depending on the season, and heavy packages stacked…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.45
May 13, 2022
…human-like appearance and exciting capabilities. Companies such as Tesla, Toyota Research Institute, and Hanson Robotics have seen investments in developing the robots that have generated the buzz. The investment environment is also changing While the robotics space has been relatively healthy, we've seen reports on there being fewer early-stage investments, as well as some consolidation. Is that normal? Sharma: Any disruptive technology can undergo stages of development which are likely to impact the investment in the area. Robotics is a field where the initial investments required are very high which increases the risk. While VCs have invested heavily in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.66
March 18, 2022
…Motor Corp.'s Manufacturing Project Innovation Center (MPIC) and the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). It seeks scalable solutions to modernize manufacturing and advance sustainable production. “MPIC is thrilled to partner with the Toyota Ventures team in their search to identify startups that are revolutionizing manufacturing facilities,” said Daniel Zachry, group manager of Toyota's MPIC. “As we reimagine how we build cars, increasing customization and rapid transformation to building electrified vehicles, we see startup innovation as a key ingredient.” Industry 4.0 and sustainability goals of 2022 call Now, Toyota Ventures invites startups developing solutions focused on Industry 4.0 and sustainable manufacturing that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.88
December 10, 2021
…Public School system worked with companies such as the Toyota Research Institute and The MITRE Corp. and had paid internship opportunities. A second cohort has just begun, said Khalif Mitchell, STEM program manager at MassRobotics. Autodesk participated in a “Design, Build, Apply” workshop around robots in construction. MassRobotics also hosted informational events about defense, maritime, and other sectors. MITRE also sponsored a drone working group to study the technology's potential impact on the utility industry, and Amazon Robotics supported a drone camp. New and noteworthy partners recognized “When I worked with Gov. Baker, we focused on the importance of public-private…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.37
November 05, 2021
…a paper about the research alongside MIT CSAIL Ph.D. student Jie Xu and Agrawal. The research is funded by Toyota Research Institute, Amazon Research Award, and DARPA Machine Common Sense Program. It will be presented at the 2021 Conference on Robot Learning.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.49
October 11, 2021
…they need to learn to see more clearly. The Toyota Research Institute today announced that the International Conference on Computer Vision has accepted six research papers on machine learning. The research advances understanding across various tasks crucial for robotic perception, including semantic segmentation, 3D object detection, and multi-object tracking, said Toyota. Over the past six years, the Toyota Research Intitute (TRI) said its researchers have made significant strides in robotics, automated driving, and materials science in large part due to machine learning—the application of computer algorithms that constantly improve with experience and data. “Machine learning is the foundation of our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.62
October 04, 2021
About six years ago, the CEO of Toyota Research Institute published a seminal paper about whether a Cambrian explosion was coming for robotics. The term “Cambrian explosion” refers to an important event approximately half a billion years ago in which there was a rapid expansion of different forms of life on earth. There are parallels with the field of robotics as modern technological advancements are fueling an analogous explosion in the diversification and applicability of robots. Today, we’re seeing this Cambrian explosion of robotics unfolding, and consequently, many distinct patterns are emerging. I’ll outline the top three trends that are…
