The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is too much for one person to take in, but we gather some lessons about robotics for you.
Why Home Robots Must Continue to Evolve
Toyota’s New AI Hire Discusses Research at CES 2016
James Kuffner, who has moved from Google to Toyota, discussed robotics, AI, and cloud computing at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Intel Helps Raise $15M for Savioke’s Hotel Robot
Startup Savioke has raised international capital for its Relay delivery robot, as Intel invests in robots as future users of its chips.
Top 10 Robotics Startups at CES 2016
Here are 10 memorable robots that were featured at the Eureka Park startup zone in Las Vegas.
Double 2 Robot Offers Affordable Telepresence
One star of CES 2016 is faster and more stable in response to customer feedback.
Laundroid Folds Clothing — in a Black Box
Robot promises to save a year’s worth of household labor, but no price, release date yet set.
Five Robotics Predictions for 2016
Don’t wait up for flying cars, but robotic farms, factories, and households are coming sooner than you may think.
Ekso Bionics Picks Up $15M via Direct Offering
Exoskeleton maker and institutional investors agree on preferred stock and warrants
Top Robotics Transactions of 2015
Catch up on a baker’s dozen mergers, acquisitions, and investments that altered the fast-moving robotics industry in the past year.
The Top 10 Robotics News Stories of 2015
Robots are everywhere, but which developments were of the most relevance to our business audience?
Chinese Firms Invest $20M in Israeli Robotics R&D
China and Israel have been building trade and technology partnerships and expect robotics to be key to productivity, global competitiveness.
Soft Robotics Raises $5M for Flexible Fingers
Soft Robotics Inc. spun out of Harvard University surgical research and provides end effectors for handling varied, fragile items.
U.K. Consortium Gets $3M Grant for Home Care Robotics
As populations worldwide age, robots might relieve visiting caretakers of helping with daily chores so that they can focus on human interaction.
Mobile Robots Rev Up for Material Handling
Material handling is a prime target for automation, but modern manufacturing and logistics have specific and shifting requirements. How are mobile robots satisfying them?
Drone Startups Benefit From Investor Tailwinds
Aeryon Labs gets funding for commercial drones, SkySpecs earns money for drone sensors, and Flypro represents Chinese consumer UAVs.
Locus Robotics Enters Warehouse Automation Race
Online retailers are increasingly relying on industrial automation to speed order fulfillment. Locus Robotics provides a mobile platform to aid warehouse workers.
Omnicell Buys Automated Pharmacy Firm Aesynt for $275M
Omnicell continued its string of acquisitions, buying automated medicine dispensary company Aesynt.
CyPhy Works Takes to Skies Over Japan, the U.S.
CyPhy Works plans to open an office in Japan, which it believes will be the largest market for commercial drones.
Robotics Startups Need Space to Grow, Says MassRobotics Chief
Massachusetts has the key ingredients for a successful robotics sector, but there are challenges, says Tom Ryden, executive director at MassRobotics.
Marine Robotics Goes Under, Salvaged by Kraken Sonar
Newfoundland-based Marine Robotics has sunk, but Kraken Sonar Systems picked up its staff and a drone, and other AUV companies are doing well.
3D Printing Adds Advanced Polymers for Demanding Apps
Arevo Labs uses ABB robots for its Additive Manufacturing Platform, and Prodways buys Exceltec to integrate its polymers with its 3D printers.