The Star Wars movies have long featured many droids. See how science fact and the business of robotics are approaching science fiction.
Logistics Robots From Locus Roll Out Amid Holiday Rush
Logistics robots developed by Quiet Logistics spinoff Locus Robotics are being rolled out to customers, as the Amazon Robotics alternative addresses a growing market.
Qihan Modifies Sanbot Service Robot for the U.S. Market
Sanbot, a cloud-connected service robot, is already being used for customs at Chinese airports. Qihan Technology Co. is working with distributors to ready Sanbot for the U.S. market.
Top 5 Ways President Trump Could Change U.S. Robotics
In this editorial, we look at how President-elect Donald Trump will affect the U.S. robotics industry through federal spending priorities, regulations, and tax and trade policies.
Real Estate Platform Brings Automation to a New Industry
Chime’s Real Estate Platform combines machine learning and social media giant Renren Network’s technology to help real estate agents be more efficient and contact more customers.
Machine Vision Investments Eye Safety, New Apps
Machine vision isn’t just a matter of sticking a camera on a robot or self-driving car. The latest investments have targeted security, filling in blind spots, and more applications.
Massachusetts Companies Start Chinese Robot Visit With High Hopes
Ten robotics companies from Massachusetts are visiting China’s Guangdong Province this week. What are they looking for, and what social responsibilities do robotics makers bear?
Canvas Technology Building Indoor Autonomy
Canvas Technology, a company that’s been working in stealth mode, is already demonstrating automotive-level autonomous driving and goods delivery – indoors.
Clearpath Raises $30M for Autonomous Material Handling Unit
Clearpath Robotics has raised $30 million to expand its OTTO Motors division for autonomous material handling. CEO Matt Rendall answered our questions about logistics, self-driving cars, and jobs.
Collaborative Robot Market Strategy Is the Focus of Universal Robots’ New President
The collaborative robot market is growing, but estimates of how much vary widely. Jurgen von Hollen, the new president of Universal Robots, wants to educate end users on where they can gain efficiency.
Cloud Robotics Will Lead to General-Purpose Robots, Says Toyota’s Kuffner
Toyota Research Institute CTO James Kuffner said at RoboBusiness that cloud robotics, improving sensors, and strategic partnerships will lead not only to safer cars, but also to general-purpose robots.
Change Management Mastery a Must for Chief Robotics Officers
Chief robotics officers need to master change management, not just to adopt robotics, but also to develop the best solutions and get executive and worker buy-in.
Canvas Technology Develops Automotive-Level Autonomy for Goods Delivery
Canvas Technology has built vision-based autonomy from the ground up to make indoor goods delivery systems safer, cheaper, and more flexible.
Lithuanian Education, Innovation Are Roots of Robotics Appeal
The engineers produced by Lithuanian education and a business-friendly environment are good reasons for robotics companies to look at talent and startups from Lithuania.
General Electric Makes $1.4B Bid to Reshape 3D Metals Printing
General Electric has continued its investments to become a “digital industrial company,” as it bids on Arcam and SLM Solutions for their 3D metals printing capabilities.
Why Invest in Lithuania? Robotics Opportunities
Yes, Lithuania is a small country often overlooked by foreign firms, but there are good reasons for robotics companies to invest in Lithuania.
Service, Logistics Robotics Grow at the Pace of E-Commerce
The logistics robotics space is continuing to heat up, as Bossa Nova Robotics raises money, GreyOrange expands operations, and Lowe’s deploys service robots in more stores. See the latest moves in supply chain automation.
Robotics Funding Matchmaker Connects Startups, Investors
The process of getting robotics funding can be a major hurdle for startups, but a network of organizations in Odense, Denmark, has built a platform to make it easier.
Autonomous Vehicles Get Clearer Vision as 5D Robotics Buys Time Domain
Autonomous vehicles shouldn’t just rely on lidar, says David Bruemmer, CEO of 5D Robotics, which just acquired partner Time Domain. Can 5D’s software and sensor expertise and Time Domain’s ultrawideband modules blaze a new path for self-driving cars?
InVia Robotics Promises Easier Automated Materials Handling
The automated materials handling market has new entries: InVia Robotics’ GrabIt and TransIt robots, plus its Robotics Management System and Robotics Operations Center. The company says they’re designed to be easy to integrate and use.
Mazor Robotics Key to Medtronic’s Surgical Expansion
Medtronic is investing Mazor Robotics and plans to become the exclusive distributor of its Mazor X robotic guidance system. The deal is part of Medtronic’s moves to enter the competitive surgical robotics market.
Automated Processes, Analytics Extend Productivity as IoT Approaches
Intelligent analytics tools from BeyondCore and robotic process automation from Genfour are two examples of how automated processes and IoT are forcing organizations to adopt new thinking about business management.