Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.83
September 03, 2022
…students learn about next generations technologies such as drones, humanoid robots, warehouse automation, and autonomous systems used in space. San Francisco-based RobotLAB said the lab was designed to facilitate hands-on activities to help students have “a unique and rich learning experience to ensure that they are ready for their careers in the 2030s.” Here is a breakdown of each session: Smart Transportation This program uses smart and programmable cars and drones with fully loaded sensors for students to develop an understanding of autonomous transportation. Humanoid Robotics Students are introduced to humanoid robots, soccer-playing robots, human robot interface, visual perception (face…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.26
September 02, 2022
…are adaptable robots to reality? Apptronik Inc. is developing humanoid models and is watching how the rest of the robotics industry is advancing. “We're really at an exciting inflection point where robots are becoming more and more useful and expanding the number of people who can gain value,” said Jeff Cardenas, CEO of Apptronik. “They're becoming easier to use and more accessible, doing more and costing less to implement.” “Public perception is changing—COVID-19 drove a lot of that with job shortages,” he added. “Robotics is key to the future of productivity; there is no future of work without robots.” Founded…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.97
August 10, 2022
…of robots, including robotic arms, floating assistive systems, and humanoid models. Robots could enable surgery near and far In addition, MIRA has potential for field use here on Earth, said Farritor. “We believe the small size of MIRA simplifies its use on Earth because it is portable and easy to set up,” he noted. “Use on the ISS will dramatically demonstrate MIRA’s portability and that it really can be used anywhere, any time.” “Our research inside the University of Nebraska has had long-standing sponsorship from both the [U.S.] Army and NASA because both want to do surgery in forward and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.79
August 05, 2022
…together. Besides Atlas, is Boston Dynamics working on other humanoid models and applications? Playter: Atlas is currently our only humanoid robot, and it will continue leading as our primary research and development platform at Boston Dynamics. At the same time, we’re always thinking about what our next commercial robot might look like and what kinds of problems it might solve. Many of the more challenging tasks humans are performing in our customers’ environments today require two arms and more advanced mobile manipulation beyond the capabilities of today’s robots. So that’s an area we’re exploring, and I expect we will incorporate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.32
August 05, 2022
…XT, which recently completed beta development, is a roughly humanoid design with two arms and stereo cameras that can be mounted in a lift basket for work at height while keeping the operator safely on the ground. The Guardian DX is a variant for the defense industry. With HP Reverb virtual reality goggles, hand controllers, and 3D motion-capture technology from Xsens, I was able to look through the cameras and move the seven degree-of-freedom robot arms intuitively. Sarcos is working on haptic actuators, sensing and data capabilities, and its own motion-capture suit. “Operators can become familiar with the XT in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.69
July 30, 2022
…still players trying to disrupt the space. There are humanoid robot ice cream servers, as well as ice cream cafes equipped with robot arms preparing and serving up dishes. They have begun popping up in malls around the globe and are expanding into new areas all the time. Many of these robots not only prepare ice cream but also serve coffee, yogurt, sorbet, and gelato. These autonomous systems are a testament to the advancements being made in robotic precision and are an example of how robots are being used for more and more applications. More robot chefs expected There’s a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.69
June 30, 2022
…Texas-based Apptronik is one of several companies designing general-purpose humanoid robots it hopes will be capable of completing a whole swath of them. Apptronik last week raised $14.6 million in seed round funding. It said it will use the money to fulfill customer orders and accelerate “the commercialization of one of the industry’s first mass-produced humanoid robots capable of working alongside humans.” It was founded in 2016 and spun out of the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin. The company’s latest humanoid robot is called Astro, but it also makes wearable exoskeleton suits and several…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.49
June 29, 2022
…robots.” The company makes three robots - Spot, a four-legged robot used for inspections and other tasks, Atlas, its humanoid robot, and Stretch, its truck unloading palletizing robot it launched earlier this year. Boston Dynamics founder and former CEO Marc Raibert was recognized at the 2022 Engelberger Robotics Awards at the Automate show in Detroit earlier this month. Raibert was recognized for his contribution to technology. The award show is hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). “The Engelberger Robotics Award is named after the late Joseph F. Engelberger, known throughout the world as the founding force behind industrial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.29
June 17, 2022
…building relationships Whether competition, specialization, and quality matter in the warehouse space Why scaling support matters Don't worry about humanoid robots; automation is here to help Tune in, listen, and watch!
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.71
June 15, 2022
…building relationships Whether competition, specialization, and quality matter in the warehouse space Why scaling support matters Don't worry about humanoid robots; automation is here to help Tune in and listen!
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.22
June 11, 2022
…The Newark, N.J.-based company’s flagship product is a plush humanoid service robot named MARCo. People can interact with the robot in several ways designed to, among other things, brighten their mood, reduce their anxiety, and clear their heads. Robot to give users more control of their mental health The robot companion was programmed with what Boyle calls “five objectives of care.” Those include companionship, guided meditation and relaxation, talk support, biofeedback, and high-alert outreach. “Mental health is not a one-size-fits-all approach,” he told Robotics 24/7. “Everyone is different and reacts differently to different types of care. We try to make…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.35
May 19, 2022
…AS has chosen its next-generation vision system for Halodi's humanoid service robot. Montreal-based Immervision's technologies combine optics, image processing, and sensor fusion. The company said its vision system will enable Halodi's robot to better perceive its environment, collect better-quality data for artificial intelligence pipelines, and provide an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience to remote operators. “Halodi Robotics approached us when searching for a fast, responsive, and immersive visual system capable of delivering wide-angle visual data simultaneously to both machine and humans,” explained Patrice Roulet Fontani, vice president of technology at Immervision. “Increased responsive speed starts with a high-quality, wide-angle lens.…
