Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.14
July 17, 2023
…have received renewed interest, with several companies rapidly developing legged models in parallel with advances in artificial intelligence. The global market for such systems could expand from $1.8 billion in 2023 to $13.8 billion by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50.2%, predicted Markets and Markets. In October 2022, Tesla showed progress in its development of the Optimus robot. In May 2023, Vancouver, British Columbia-based Sanctuary AI unveiled its Phoenix “sixth-generation, general purpose robot.” NASA and Woodside Energy this month said they are testing a Valkyrie robot for remote operations at the Australian energy company's facilities. More…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.11
July 26, 2022
…storms, frigid temperatures, and hail, said DEEP Robotics. The legged robot's maximum payload of 85 kg (187.9 lb.) allows it to carry oxygen bottles and other supplies to disaster sites, facilitating assistance to stranded victims and rescuers. In addition, the Jueying X20 integrates a wide range of application modules including a long-distance communication system, a bi-spectrum pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera, gas-sensing equipment, an omnidirectional camera, and a pickup. The robot includes long-distance control and image transmission, heat-source tracking, real-time detection of harmful gases, and rescue calls, among other functions, DEEP Robotics said. The Jueying X20 is also available with an optional…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.98
June 19, 2023
…industrial robot arms, TurtleBot 4 mobile robots, Unitree Go legged robots, Nao humanoid robots, Intel Real Sense cameras, RGBD cameras, and Luxonis OAK-D embedded vision systems, a university spokesperson told Robotics 24/7. The robotics lab won't be entirely funded through the donation. The university noted it is also putting some cash down to pay for it but it told Robotics 24/7 it is not shaing how much. The university expects the new lab to open September 2023. The university noted its work with Intel highlights ” the power of public-private partnerships to fuel innovation and improve student learning experiences.” Rebecca…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.88
April 21, 2022
…the following startups: Agility Robotics, which has designed bipedal legged robots for warehouse tasks Mantis Robotics Inc., which is developing fast but safe collaborative robot arms for factories and warehouses Modjoul Inc., whose wearable Internet of Things (IoT) platform is intended to improve worker safety and inventory tracking Vimaan Robotics Inc., which is developing AI and computer vision for inventory tracking and management systems “With our scale, Amazon is committed to investing in companies that will ignite innovation in emerging technologies that can help improve employee experiences and safety while seamlessly coexisting with workforces across the supply chain,” said Alex…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.74
October 03, 2022
…people. The institute also showed off one of its four-legged robots. Earlier this year, a version of the robot beat a world record for the being the fastest legged robot. Onshape Inc. showed how its computer-aided design (CAD) software enables developers to design parts for robots and other systems. A robot designed with Onshape that shot table-tennis balls into a net was popular with small children. In partnership with PTC, Boston-based Onshape has provided its cloud-based software to MassRobotics resident startups. Markforged Inc., which recently announced plans to acquire Digital Metal, showed how additive manufacturing of metals and other materials…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.73
November 29, 2022
…system for its robots. Its parent company also owns legged robot maker Boston Dynamics Inc. “We are brainstorming innovative and creative ideas to develop safe and precise robotics technologies,” said Lee Seung-Hwan, head of the advanced engineering at Hyundai Mobis. “We hope to use these human-robot collaborative solutions to further expand the scope of our business.” Hyundai Mobis builds mobile manipulators The mobile robots have articulated arms and can move autonomously in environments such as factories or offices and perform tasks alongside human operators, said Hyundai Mobis. The mobile manipulators are equipped with cameras and lidar sensors that allow them…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.33
April 22, 2024
…human capabilities. The company said it has focused on legged robots because it wanted to build robots that could balance and move dynamically, as well as navigate unstructured, unknown, or antagonistic terrain. It said a humanoid form factor is a useful design for robots working in a world designed for people. Boston Dynamics said it has equipped Atlas with new artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools, including reinforcement learning and computer vision, to ensure it can operate and adapt efficiently to complex real-world situations. Combining decades of practical experience with first principles thinking, Boston Dynamics said it is confident…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.26
November 29, 2023
Imagine a four-legged robot that can scavenge through tunnels one thousand feet underground in pitch darkness. Conceived and built by a team of University of Colorado Boulder researchers and students, the robots, initially designed to find survivors in collapsed mines, caves, and damaged buildings, are now being tasked with other challenges. The robots placed third as the top U.S. entry and earned $500,000 in prize money at a Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency Subterranean Challenge competition in 2021. Two years later, the team is pushing the technology even further, earning new research grants to expand the technology and create new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.02
January 30, 2022
…Dynamics Inc. is best known for videos of its legged robots, the company has continued to pursue commercial applications. DHL Supply Chain last week announced that it is investing $15 million in robots from Boston Dynamics to further automate its North American warehouses. According to their multiyear agreement, the companies will start with Stretch, a robot designed for unloading in distribution centers. “At DHL Supply Chain, we are committed to continuous innovation and digital transformation to optimize the end-to-end supply chain,” said Sally Miller, CIO of DHL Supply Chain North America. “Investing in warehouse automation plays an important role in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.98
September 27, 2021
…logistics, warehouses, and factories, observed Unlimited Robotics. Humanoid and legged robots continue to garner interest, with Elon Musk recently announcing Tesla plans to release a Tesla Bot. In addition, Hyundai acquired Boston Dynamics, which has begun commercializing its Spot robotic dog, for $1.1 billion. Unlimited Robotics said its team hopes that its open-source platform will enable any developer who has an idea to build an app on it. The company expects that the product will do more than dance and look impressive, providing next-level solutions for home and business owners. The beta version of Ra-Ya is free, and developers can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.47
September 11, 2023
…of pressurized air and gas leaks. The fleet of legged robots will also run autonomous missions, collecting data for machine learning models to support tasks such as fire-exit monitoring and detecting slight changes in storage racks to help keep Otto Group’s warehouses safe. In addition, the Otto Group will use Stretch in warehouse applications. The box-moving robot will begin unloading containers at 10 facilities next year, with the goal of having all of Otto Group's sites operational by the end of 2025. Stretch, which is suitable for unloading heavy packages in the container sector, will provide technological support for physically…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.38
April 01, 2021
…with a single arm. However, we can look at legged robots as having multiple articulated limbs. One of the best-known quadruped robots is Boston Dynamics' Spot, which is now available for sale. The company, now a unit of Hyundai Motor Group, describes Spot as “an agile mobile robot that navigates terrain with unprecedented mobility, allowing you to automate routine inspection tasks and data capture safely, accurately, and frequently.” As seen on 60 Minutes this week, Spot can travel on battery power at 3 mph and has a range of about 90 minutes. The mobile robot's battery packs are interchangeable, and…
