Let’s talk about the simplest stepper motor. You can buy stepper motors on Amazon, right? How do they differ from a high performance stepper motor that may actually be the same price, or a slightly higher price? When a manufacturer makes a high quality motor, they want to go ahead and have the air gap […]
Heart failure devices: This amazing new robot could be the future
A new customizable robotic heart sleeve has demonstrated potential when it comes to aiding the beating of a failing heart, according to the Harvard University and Boston Children’s Hospital researchers who developed it. The researchers claim that the soft robot has advantages over the heart assist devices such as VADs that are out there because…
Starship Delivery Robots to Start Bringing Food to US Homes
Starship Technologies has announced its first US partnerships, teaming with DoorDash on food delivery tests in Redwood City, Calif. and with Postmates to augment its on-demand courier service in Washington D.C.
Corindus jumps on raised outlook
Shares in Corindus Vascular Robotics (OTC:CVRS) jumped nearly 11% in morning trading today after the company raised its outlook for full-year revenue in 2017 to between $13 million – $15 million. Analysts have pegged the robotic-assisted systems maker’s full-year revenue for 2017 at $12 million. Corindus said in a report yesterday that it anticipates implementation of at least…
What impact will the IOT have on mechatronic solutions?
As it relates to mechatronic solutions, what we’re seeing is people migrate, to go ahead and utilize smart motor technology with the most prominent industrial networks tied into them, whether that be, if you’re an Allen-Bradley fan, even an IP, Beckhoff and others, EtherCAT, the variants of fieldbuses that are out there, Modbus, Profibus, over […]
2017: A Banner Year for Delivery Robots
2016 was a good year for delivery robots, but 2017 will be even better. From Starship Technologies’ ground robot and Savioke’s Relay robot and CyPhy Works’ drones, delivery robots are coming sooner than you think.
Kubo Robot Uses Puzzle Pieces to Teach Kids to Code
Kubo is an educational robot that accelerates learning in coding, mathematics, language, and music through its TagTile programming language, which helps pre-school and primary school children explore and understand new concepts in a screen-free environment.
Delivery Robots Ready to Satisfy the On-Demand Economy
Delivery robots are taking a number of routes to making everyday appearances on your doorstep. See what the founders of leading hospitality, drone, and ground delivery robot companies say about this maturing market.
DoD announces new Advanced Robotics Manufacturing center in Pittsburgh
The Department of Defense has awarded the 14th Manufacturing USA institute—the Advanced Robotics Manufacturing (ARM) Innovation Hub—to American Robotics Inc. The eighth DoD-led institute, the ARM Institute joins the Manufacturing USA network in its collective effort to help revitalize American manufacturing and incentivize companies to invest in new technology development in the United States. Headquartered […]
$250 million awarded to new Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Innovation Hub
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the new institute is made up of governments, industry, academia, and non-profit organizations from across the country. Combined they have contributed $173 million that will be fused with $80 million in federal funding. The new ARM institute, part of the Manufacturing USA network, is dedicated to help revitalize American manufacturing. The ARM Institute's mission is to…
Sophia the Robot Rides in a Self-Driving Car
Sophia, the incredibly life-like humanoid robot from Hanson Robotics, took a ride in an Audi A7 self-driving car. Watch the ride and hear Sophia’s opinion on autonomous driving.
Travel Planning: 2017 Robotics Events Calendar
2017 offers a variety of informative robotic events. Some take extra time to get visas, tickets and coordinate with friends and associates. Here are the main upcoming robotics-related events: If you know of an event we've missed, please email the link here. Thanks. January A3 Business Forum (RIA, AIA & MCMA), January 18-20, Orlando, FL RoboDEX Conf & Expo and…
10 Best Robots & Drones of CES 2017
Here are the best robots and drones from CES 2017.
Starship Technologies Raises $17.2M for Delivery Robots
German automaker Daimler AG invests $17.2 million in Starship Technologies, which has been testing its delivery robots in nearly 60 cities worldwide.
Daimler Invests in Robotic Delivery With Starship Technologies
Robotic delivery of packages is going to be spreading faster and wider than some may expect. Starship Technologies plans to accelerate its testing worldwide after receiving funding from partner Daimler.
Parrot struggling, Lily fails and Google closes Titan Project as drone industry disunites
Entertainment, camera, moon-shot and military drones are all becomming more distinct as the drone industry gets commoditized. Prices are dropping even as impressive new features are added. It's a difficult time for drone makers. UPDATED 1/13/2017: SF District Attorney files false advertising suit against Lily Robotics. Details added below. UPDATED 1/17/2017: CyPhy Works LVL 1…
Rethink Robotics raises another $18 million
Rethink Robotics, the Boston-based maker of the Baxter and Sawyer robots founded by iRobot co-founder Rodney Brooks, raised an additional $18 million in an unfinished $33 million Series E round led by private equity firm Adveq. Previous investors who also participated in the round included Jeff Bezos' Bezos Expeditions, CRV, Highland Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs and GE…
ElliQ Robot Wants to Ease Aging in Place
As populations age worldwide, older people are often isolated because of health and mobility problems and difficulty with using new technologies. A robot named ElliQ from Intuition Robotics aims to change that.
Intuitive Surgical Q4 prelims beat estimates
Intuitive Surgical (NSDQ:ISRG) shares gained after it posted preliminary financial results for the 4th quarter, beating analysts’ expectations on Wall Street. The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company said it expects a total revenue of $757 million for Q4, up from $677 million in the same period last year. Analysts were looking for sales of $739.7 million in…
Layoffs ahead for ReWalk Robotics
ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) is reportedly planning to cut its operating expenses by 30% in 2017, a move that’s slated to include layoffs for an unspecified number of workers. The Marlborough, Mass.- and Israel-based company said it aims to meet its goal partially via a “reduction in staffing.” ReWalk had 87 employees as of December 2015, according to…
Basler camera modules for embedded vision at embedded world 2017
Basler AG from Ahrensburg, Germany, a global leading manufacturer of industrial digital cameras, will be exhibiting at the embedded world fair in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 14 – 16. The focus of its presentation will be on its board level camera modules as well as development kits and software for the embedded vision field. Working […]
Stryker gains on Q4 prelims
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) shares are up after the orthopedics and hospital equipment giant posted preliminary financial results for the 4th quarter that narrowly beat the consensus forecast on Wall Street. The Kalamazoo, Mich.-based company said it expects a total revenue of $3.2 billion for Q4, up 16.3% from the same time last year. Analysts were looking for sales…