The panelists will discuss how recent technology advances are setting the stage for the next wave of innovative mobile robots.
Airobotics acquires Iron Drone assets
Airobotics announced that it acquired the assets of Iron Drone Ltd, an Israeli-based company that creates autonomous counter-drone systems.
AVIA creates AV-centered policy recommendations for USDOT
According to the AVIA, these federal policy recommendations will help unlock AVs’ full capacity to provide greater safety and mobility.
Software development for autonomous vehicles from APEX.AI
This episode of The Robot Report Podcast features an interview with APEX.AI co-founder Dejan Pangercic on software development for autonomous vehicles.
Argo AI team joins Ford’s new self-driving startup Latitude AI
Latitude’s work will build off of Ford’s hands-free, highway-driving technology called BlueCruise, which has already logged more than 50 million miles.
OMRON launches 20 kg payload cobot arm
The new OMRON TM20 cobot is lightweight and features a 20 kg payload and 1300 mm reach.
Researchers create responsive ankle exoskeleton algorithm
Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a responsive ankle exoskeleton algorithm that uses direct muscle measurement.
Skydio flying high with $230M series E funding round
$230M in funding to expand U.S. manufacturing and hiring as demand rises for autonomous drones across public safety, defense, and infrastructure inspection.
Breaking down Tesla’s Full Self Driving recall
Tesla’s recall affects almost 363,000 Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self Driving Beta software.
Waymo starts fully driverless testing in LA
Waymo announced its starting completely driverless testing in Los Angeles, making it the third city to see driverless Waymo vehicles.
Fulfil Solutions emerges from stealth with $60M in funding
Fulfil Solutions announced that it is emerging from stealth mode with $60 million in Series B financing for its grocery fulfillment system.
Alphabet closes Everyday Robots among layoffs
Everyday Robotics taught over a hundred wheeled, one-armed robots to clean cafeteria tables, separate trash from recycling and open doors.
CaPow Raises $7.5 Million Seed Round
CaPow’s autonomous, battery-free, high-power energy eco-system frees robots from harmful Lithium-Ion batteries. Without robot downtime for charging, the company’s method reduces CapEx, OpEx, and carbon footprint.
Motional to start nighttime robotaxi rides in Las Vegas
The rides will be given in Motional’s IONIQ 5 robotaxi with a safety driver behind the wheel, on certain routes along the Las Vegas Strip.
Editor’s picks: top robots from World Ag Expo
The 2023 World Ag Expo is the largest farm equipment show in the world. This year there was a record number of autonomous solutions on display.
Cruise hits 1 million driverless miles
Cruise’s fully driverless vehicles have traveled over one million miles just 15 months after the company gave its first driverless ride.
Webinar: how to get started with cobot palletizing
Discover how to solve many common business challenges at end-of-line packaging operations, explore easy setup with the Robotiq Palletizing Solution and more.
Pudu Robotics brings in over $15M in C3 round
Pudu Robotics plans to use the latest round of funding to build a new production base expanding the company’s production capacity.
Third Wave Automation gets strategic investment from Zebra Technologies, Qualcomm
The latest investment brings Third Wave Automation’s total funding since it was founded in 2018 to $70 million.
Brightpick announces mobile picking robot Autopicker
Brightpick announced Autopicker, an autonomous mobile picking robot for e-commerce and grocery order fulfillment.
Vicarious Surgical cuts 14% of staff
The layoffs will reduce cash burn and boost R&D spending to get a quality robotic surgery system “out the door fast.”
Zoox gives first rides in purpose-built AVs
The rides are available exclusively to Zoox employees between the company’s two main buildings at its headquarters in Foster City, CA.