Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.34
March 04, 2022
…by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University describes how cognitive science and psychology could help humans collaborate with robots more effectively. The researchers examined 35 research papers that focused on humans teaching robots new behaviors. In their analysis, the researchers kept in mind two theories—“the analogical transfer theory” and “the variation of theory of learning.” The “analogical transfer theory” suggests that humans learn by analogy. When humans interact with a new domain or concept, they implicitly look for something familiar they can use to understand the new entity. The “variation theory of learning,” on the other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.26
March 04, 2022
This week, the commonwealth of Massachusetts awarded $3,057,320 to Harvard University and Boston University to support the development of next-generation robotics and wearable technologies. The new grant will help researchers working to improve the lives of people with neuro-motor impairments and to help individuals achieve ambitious fitness goals, according to the Baker-Polito administration. The project will also help drive innovation in a new category of rehabilitation, diagnostic, and assistive devices that are more lightweight, affordable, and connected, said the Innovation Institute at the MassTech Collaborative. “Massachusetts is a global leader in both technology and healthcare because of our support for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.79
February 24, 2023
…million Americans voluntarily quit their jobs, according to the Harvard Business Review. Many of them have yet to return to full-time employment—if they ever do. With such a large exodus, many enterprises are turning to robots and AI. Some have touted automation as the only way to solve the workforce shortage. However, it didn't take long for companies such as Amazon and Tesla to realize that “lights-out” facilities are not necessarily as good as those with the right people. That’s why some design innovation experts are now saying that, in order for real progress to take place, businesses and societies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.01
May 18, 2021
…in 2015 by a DARPA challenge-winning team from the Harvard Biorobotics Lab, the Yale GRAB Lab, and MIT. The company is intended to bring grasping intelligence powered by computer vision and applied machine learning to bear on real-world problems. Source: RightHand Robotics PickCenter gives European users hands-on opportunities At the PickCenter, prospective customers will have the opportunity to experience RightHand's item-handling system firsthand to assess performance and suitability for their business needs. The center will also services such as initial item-set evaluation, pre-service process and workflow audit, project scoping and management, and training. “We’ve very excited to open our new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.87
September 26, 2023
…and economics, Darling is a former fellow at the Harvard Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society and the Yale Information Society Project. She is also an affiliate at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies. The AI Institute said Darling’s team will explore immediate as well as long-term questions on the implementation and use of robots, their impact on the workplace, infrastructure, and other topics. It will perform studies and experiments to generate data needed for informed ethics and policy decisions. The team will also develop a series of talks and workshops at the intersection of ethics, law, economics,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.65
December 12, 2019
…to address the unique needs of underserved markets,” added Carl Vause, CEO, Soft Robotics. “From its earliest days at Harvard, Soft Robotics’ potential to fundamentally transform industrial automation was obvious,” said Carmichael Roberts, Founder and Managing Partner of Material Impact and Chairman of the Board of Soft Robotics. “The partnership with FANUC will expand on the profound impact this technology is having across industries and geographies, making it the new gold standard in robotic automation.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.60
July 19, 2024
Wearable robotics vendor Verve Motion, a Harvard University spinout dedicated to industrial worker safety, recently released the results of a four year study on wearable robotics in the workplace. Verve said its research quantifies critical metrics related to back and hip injuries and demonstrates potential substantial benefits for industrial workers using soft exosuit devices, including a significant reduction in workplace injuries and enhanced worker well-being. The study tracked ergonomics, safety, and injury metrics across more than 65 million lifts at over 40 sites in five industries: construction, food & beverage, logistics, manufacturing, and retail. Verve said its findings offer insights…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.41
July 06, 2023
…at Arlington (UTA), frequent expert feature in outlines like Harvard Business Review, New York Magazine and Wall Street Journal. 12:40 p.m. – General Q&A with In-Person and Virtual Audience 1 p.m. – Networking and Robot Activities continued “We are happy to have our company and products represented at this exciting event, which is sure to deliver professionals from all sectors with actionable insights and best practices for integrating robotics solutions into their business,” said Juan Higueros, CEO of Bear Robotics. “Bear Robotics eagerly anticipates this occasion to engage in an open dialogue with esteemed peers, innovators, and researchers about the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.21
October 28, 2022
…using Galen's robots on cadavers at Johns Hopkins and Harvard University. “Most of the training is on the touchscreen interface, and they're picking it up very quickly,” said Saunders. The company has submitted its system to the FDA for consideration and hopes to gain clearance soon, he said. Surgeons from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Stanford University, the University of California San Francisco, the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, and Brigham and Women's Hospital have expressed interest in using the robot after clearance. Galen’s initial indications will focus on laryngological procedures. Future clearances will expand the scope…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.10
March 03, 2020
…further strengthen our foothold.” Schechter holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The announcement is made in conjunction with MODEX 2020, taking place March 9-12 in Atlanta, Georgia, where RHR will be demonstrating its RightPick solution at booth #9826 in the “Fulfillment and Delivery Solutions” hall. RHR will also be at LogiMAT 2020, taking place March 10-12 in Stuttgart, Germany, exhibiting by the east entrance in Stand EO45. To schedule a time to meet at either show, visit RHR’s events page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.03
August 15, 2022
…in 2015 by a DARPA challenge-winning team from the Harvard Biorobotics Lab, the Yale GRAB Lab, and MIT. The team said it was intent on bringing grasping intelligence powered by computer vision and applied machine learning to solve real-world problems. The company is based in Somerville, Mass. RightHand said the Gartner report shares significant findings and recommendations for customers looking to buy autonomous systems. The firm observed a strong and growing interest in robots for use in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing environments. What is Intralogistics Smart Robotics? Gartner describes intralogistics smart robotics (ISRs) as a special class of flexible,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.03
August 25, 2021
…Boulud as investors and advisors. It has locations in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Mass., and in Boston. Through automated fresh coooking, Spyce claimed that it can source quality ingredients, “enable seamless experiences for its guests, and create engaging and tech-forward jobs for its employees.” Sweetgreen shares purpose with Spyce Founded in 2007, sweetgreen said it believes that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. The company has more than 130 restaurants nationwide and over 4,300 team members preparing food daily from fresh ingredients. It filed for an initial public offering in June and is valued at $1.78 billion.…
