In his keynote talk, Agility co-founder and CTO Jonathan W. Hurst will give an inside look at the process of developing bipedal robots.
Comau develops mobile manipulator
Comau’s Mobile Robotic Arm involves a robotic arm mounted on an autonomous mobile platform and is being used in three EU projects.
Cruise recalls 300 robotaxis in response to crash with bus
Cruise said its robotaxi that rear-ended a bus in San Francisco made an error predicting the movement of the bus.
Gatik to start deliveries with Kroger in Texas
Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will be transporting products from a Kroger CFC in Dallas, Texas to multiple retail locations.
MIT researchers create algorithm to stop drones from colliding midair
Robust MADER is able to generate collision-free trajectories for drones even when there is a delay in communications between agents.
Yaskawa releases MotoPick 4 software & robotic pallet builder
Yaskawa released its MotoPick 4 software system, and is expanding its Smart Pendant’s capability with its new Pallet Builder extension.
How Geek+ robots could’ve picked 10B items in a year
Geek+ robots achieved a groundbreaking milestone of 10 billion pieces picked in a single year.
Researchers taught a quadruped to use its legs for manipulation
Researchers taught a Unitree Go1 quadruped how to use its front legs to climb walls, press buttons and kick a soccer ball.
Watch Bill Gates take a ride in a Wayve AV
Bill Gates recently had the opportunity to take a ride in downtown London inside a Wayve autonomous vehicle (AV).
Keys to using ROS 2 & other frameworks for medical robots
What is the best architectural approach to use when developing medical robots? MedAcuity’s Tom Amlicke will explore this topic at the Robotics Summit & Expo.
Collaborative Robotics Training Days examines state of industry
Free educational series will provide a snapshot of the current state of the sector, including new capabilities, powerful enabling technologies, and real-world case studies.
How Amazon Astro moves through its environment
Amazon counteracts Astro’s lack of computation capabilities with algorithms and software designed to allow the robot to move more gracefully.
Cruise robotaxi, SF bus involved in accident
The Cruise robotaxi was operating autonomously but there were no passengers inside the vehicle.
Relativity Space launches first 3D printed rocket
Relativity Space successfully launched the first 3D-printed rocket, however, the rocket failed to reach orbit.
ProMat 2023 robotics recap
Listen to this week’s episode of The Robot Report Podcast and a recap of all of the cool robots at ProMat 2023.
Locus Robotics introduces LocusONE multi-bot warehouse management
Locus Robotics announces LocusONE, a seamless warehouse management solution that enables the operation and management of large quantities of multiple AMRs.
OTTO Motors launches OTTO 600 and improved software
OTTO 600 is the latest midweight AMR from OTTO Motors, capable of carrying payloads up to 600 kg (1,322 lb).
Slip Robotics launches new trailer pallet unloading solution
The Slip Robotics automated trailer loading system carries up to 8 full pallets and reduced driver waiting time from 1.5 hrs to 5 mins.
MiR Insights cloud-based software optimizes AMR fleets
New cloud software from Mobile Industrial Robots provides fleet owners with actionable insights to improve performance.
MIT ‘traffic cop’ algorithm helps drones stay on task
MIT developed a method for tailoring any wireless network to handle a large load of time-sensitive data from various sources.
Built Robotics develops autonomous solar piling robot
Built’s robot combines all steps of the piling process, from surveying to pile distribution, driving and inspection, into one package
Silicon Valley Bank collapses and FDIC takes over
On the podcast, we talk about the potential impact of the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank. Also this week: an interview with Rylan Hamilton, CEO and co-founder of 6 River Systems.