FORT Robotics Endpoint Controller Receives SIL 3 Safety Certification
September 6, 2023
FORT Robotics said exida has certified its controller, which provides machine and fleet-wide controls, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Fizyr Opens U.S. Headquarters to Meet Growing Robotics Demand for Computer Vision
September 6, 2023
Fizyr, which provides computer vision for robotics applications including bin picking and palletizing, is also starting a U.S. roadshow at PACK EXPO.
Robots and ChatGPT Can Help Tackle Loneliness, Observes Investor
September 6, 2023
Robots and ChatGPT are getting a lot of hype, but they could actually improve the lives of older adults, notes ff Venture Capital's Oliver Mitchell.
Humanoid Robot Holy Grail: Decoding the Language of Human Touch
September 3, 2023
The sense of touch is something humans take for granted, but recent advances promise to make robots safer and more useful, in contrast to the hype and fears around humanoid...
Care Robot Acceptance Tied to Ethical Perceptions, Report University Researchers
September 2, 2023
Care robot demand may be rising because of aging populations and a shortage of human healthcare workers, but privacy and feedback are key concerns.
Caltech Aims All Terrain M4 Morphobot at NASA Mars Mission
August 31, 2023
Caltech, Northeastern University, and NASA Jet Propulsion Lab have developed the Multi-Modality Mobility Morphobot to fly, drive, walk, and combine motions for dynamic travel.
North American Robot Orders Drop for a Second Quarter, Reports A3
August 31, 2023
North American robot orders declined for the second quarter in a row, as non-automotive and automotive purchases evened out and unemployment remained low.
Meltio Software Enables Robot Arms to Accurately Create 3D Printed Metal Designs
August 30, 2023
Meltio said Meltio Space works with robot arms from major vendors, includes collision avoidance and simulation features, and is easy for beginners to use.
Webinar: New Robots Emerge for Palletizing and Loading
August 29, 2023
Recording: September 20, 2023 at 2:00 EST
Palletizing and loading are becoming easier to automate, thanks to advances in vision and software. Learn how in this free Robotics 24/7 Roundtable.
InOrbit Education Edition Seeks to Empower Future Robotics Innovators
August 29, 2023
InOrbit, which provides software for managing robot operations, is offering the free InOrbit Education Edition to help educators train the workforce of the future.
German Bionic Debuts Exoskeleton to Aid Nursing and Healthcare Professionals in North America
August 29, 2023
German Bionic is offering its Apogee+ powered exoskeleton available to assist nurses and other care providers with strenuous tasks such as lifting patients.
Intuition Robotics Gets $25M in New Funding After Commercial Launch of ElliQ Social Companion
August 29, 2023
Intuition Robotics plans to use its latest funding to support growth, further develop ElliQ's capabilities with AI, and help meet the demand to alleviate loneliness.
MIT Develops AI Technique Enabling Robots to Manipulate Objects With Their Whole Bodies
August 27, 2023
MIT researchers have developed an AI technique called smoothing to address challenges in contact-rich manipulation planning for robots to determine how to handle objects.
Exo Games 2023 Winners Announced by ASTM International and University of Central Lancashire
August 25, 2023
Exo Games 2023 featured five university teams from around the world that followed more than a dozen ASTM standards to develop exoskeletons and compete in physical challenges.
ARM Institute Funds Eight Member Projects to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing
August 25, 2023
The ARM Institute named the latest projects that it is funding that identify and work to solve challenges with robotics and AI, ranging from metalwork and food handling to hypersonics...
Beckhoff to Share New Vision Portfolio for Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO 2023
August 25, 2023
Beckhoff will debut its new Vision line of cameras and software that are tightly integrated into the controls architecture, as well as motion systems to advance packaging automation.
igus Partners With MassRobotics Associated Network to Aid Small and Midsize Businesses
August 25, 2023
igus, which offers numerous motion plastics and low-cost automation products and services, has joined the MassRobotics Associated Network to expand its audience in North America.
Universal Robots Academy Has Taught More Than 200,000 People How to Use Cobots
August 24, 2023
Universal Robots Academy has trained robotics enthusiasts around the world how to use the collaborative robot leader's systems.
Recogni Says Pegasus PCIe and Scorpio Inference Can Enable Any Autonomous Mobility Application
August 24, 2023
Recogni said multiple self-driving applications can use its its Pegasus card, which works with Scorpius and its SDK for high compute at low power.
University of Bristol Team Designs Dual Arm Robot That Can Learn Bimanual Tasks From Simulation
August 23, 2023
University of Bristol researchers have developed the Bi-Touch system to enable a robot to quickly learn from its environment and train in a virtual world for manipulation.
