Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.63
January 04, 2023
Humanoid robots are among the most eye-catching devices at CES, and Aeolus Robotics today introduced aeo, a dual-armed robot designed for a variety of service tasks. The San Jose, Calif.-based company said the new robot combines mobility with the functionality to open doors, pick up objects, and ride elevators. “Our goal is to create robots that will enhance quality of life and advance the positive impact robots already have on society,” stated Alexander Huang, global CEO of Aeolus Robotics. “Our experience deploying robots in environments as diverse as senior care, hospitals, public transportation offices, and hotels led us to develop…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.74
December 20, 2022
…about AI and robotics for 2023, Schluntz said that humanoid robots might start seeing commercial use in environments such as Tesla factories. “We're going to see a lot more robots out in the wild,” he said. However, he cautioned against expecting prompt progress. “History is littered with the graveyard of general-purpose robotics companies,” Schluntz said. “People designed technologies looking for a purpose. In the far future, it makes sense, since the world is designed for humans.” “But a full general-purpose robot will be more expensive than a single-purpose robot,” he added. “The Tesla Bot might be able to walk around…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.39
November 30, 2022
…human-like robots Although there is some debate over whether humanoid robots and general-purpose AI can be more capable than people or specialized systems in the near future, research and development are ongoing. Sanctuary Cognitive Systems' new project will develop robots that are human-like, both physically and cognitively, allowing them to function in different jobs across different sectors and perform physical labor. This would enable remote workers to control general-purpose robots to complete physical tasks that would otherwise present dangers to people. Such tasks include maintenance of nuclear and chemical facilities, as well as mining, military, and space operations, said the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.61
November 23, 2022
…and CEO of ABLE Human Motion. Andromeda Robotics' Abi humanoid prototype is designed to help people in elder-care facilities maintain their independence. Source: Andromeda Robotics About the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst partners MassRobotics is a nonprofit whose stated goal is to create a strong, vibrant robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem in Massachusetts. The Boston-based organization provides ntrepreneurs and innovative robotics and automation startups with workspace and resources to develop, prototype, test and commercialize their products and solutions. Festo is an independent, family-owned company with headquarters in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. The company supplies pneumatic and electrical automation technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.05
November 19, 2022
…various applications. From robotic arms used in manufacturing to humanoid robots in customer service, there's no question that these machines are here to stay. Another application these robots can have lies in property security. While video surveillance systems are commonly used methods of security in property complexes, they require access to electrical power and often need cables to operate. Solar-powered security robots, on the other hand, dispense with the need for electrical wires. They can work under a high level of autonomy as they patrol your area through thermal cameras, check for intruders using motion activity, and wirelessly alert you…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.49
November 08, 2022
…it claimed were smarter than other robots. Its 4NE-1 humanoid robot—pronounced “for anyone”—is intended to free people from tedious tasks in any industry, said David Reger, founder and CEO of the Metzingen, Germany-based company. “4NE-1 is more than a research study,” he said in a blog post last month. “4NE-1 is a robust robot based on verified, cognitive NEURA technology, plus an ingrained ability to fit perfectly into humanity’s everyday world.” The new robot is designed to provide assistance in industries ranging from education and healthcare to emergency response and space exploration, Reger said. “Most industrial, collaborative, and even surgical…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.86
October 11, 2022
…line, which is designed to provide tactile awareness for humanoid robots and prosthetics. BeBop said millions of its fabric sensors are already in daily use in research, corporate, and military facilities worldwide. “We started shipping RoboSkin to evaluation customers two years ago,” recalled Keith McMillen, founder and chief technology officer of BeBop Sensors. “We got good feedback and decided to give it better spatial resolution than human skin and significantly better force recognition.” How to identify superhuman sensing What is “better-than-human spatial resolution,” and how can that help robots? “Physiologists have experimented and touched a person with two dull points…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 111.49
October 09, 2022
…for specific tasks. How long it will be before humanoids become mainstream is anyone's guess. But the number of companies building humanoids is certainly growing. Last week, Tesla showed off Optimus, its humanoid robot. In August, Xiaomi showed off its humanoid, CyberOne. Some companies are farther along than other. Boston Dynamics' Atlas can do parkour tricks and dance, while Tesla's and Xiaomi's robots were demoed just walking across a stage. It's a market worth paying attention to as developments in the space continue. The main draw of humanoids is that they could one day be commonly used in warehouses, manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.42
October 03, 2022
…Inc. had revealed the latest version of its Optimus humanoid last week, Digit is already available for research and warehouse use. Agility Robotics' Digit humanoid, displayed in UMass Lowell's area, is designed for handling boxes and parcels. Credit: Eugene Dematire UMass Lowell is home to the Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Lab and the New England Robotics Validation and Experimentation (NERVE) Center. The center is an interdisciplinary facility that evaluates robot capabilities across domains including industrial automation, exoskeletons, and disaster response, explained Holly Yanco, founder of the HRI Lab and director of the NERVE Center. The Wyss Institute of Biologically Inspired Engineering…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.25
October 01, 2022
…the progress they have made in developing the Optimus humanoid robot since last year. “I just want to set some expectations,” Musk began, addressing public skepticism. “As you know, last year, it was just someone in a robot suit.” This year, the Tesla Bot walked onstage with no mechanical backup to prevent falls. It did so safely, but it wasn't clear how many technicians were nearby piloting and monitoring the android. The humanoid robot waved to the audience and did some dance moves before moving offstage. Musk noted that the robot uses the same self-driving computer as the Palo Alto,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.22
September 30, 2022
…if there is, are we anywhere close to commercialized humanoid robots being mass-produced and widely adopted by society? On Tesla’s second AI Day event today, Elon Musk is expected to show off a prototype of the company’s Optimus robot. He first showed off the Tesla Bot humanoid in August of last year. There is a lot of speculation (and skepticism) about what Musk will show. Musk has said his company wants to start producing the robot by 2023. But Tesla is far from the only company making big bets on the technology. Many companies try their hand at humanoids Last…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.05
September 30, 2022
…robotics industry for 20 years. Drumwright worked with the humanoid robot Asimo while at Honda Research Institute. Drumwright was a university 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…
