We also discuss on the podcast the future of Fetch Robotics after the Zebra acquisition, Aurora taking its self-driving tech public via SPAC, the shutdown of Abundant Robotics and more.
Robotics-as-a-Service: trends & business models
This webinar will describe how companies employ robotics-as-a-service, along with the legal, technical and operational aspects of the approach.
Seoul Robotics receives $12M investment from Korean government
Seoul Robotics announces a new funding round to help them engineer and deliver cutting edge A1-based perception tools.
Walmart and Symbotic work together to implement high-tech automation system into distribution network
Walmart partners with Symbotic to deploy automation that improves the throughput of regional Walmart distribution centers.
Aurora taking autonomous vehicle tech public via SPAC
After the deal closes, Aurora will have raised another $1 billion from private investors involved in the SPAC.
Toyota strengthens autonomous vehicle play with Carmera acquisition
HD mapping startup Carmera and Toyota collaborated on multiple projects from 2018-2020 in Detroit, Michigan, and Japan.
Red Cat Holdings acquiring Teal Drones
Salt Lake City-based Teal Drones, founded in 2014, makes aerial drones and related technologies for commercial and government applications.
Festo advances robot programming with AI
Festo partners with several international companies and universities to develop the capabilities of FLAIROP – Federated Learning for Robot Picking
How a surgical robot saved a person’s arm from amputation
A women was a candidate for a free-flap reconstruction to save the arm after amputation after a motorcycle accident.
Researchers develop human-aware motion planning algorithm
To demo the algorithm, the robot helped put a jacket on a human, which could potentially prove to be a powerful tool in expanding assistance for those with disabilities or limited mobility.
MHS Global launches dedicated robotics division
MHS Robotics develops its own advanced technologies such as computer vision, machine learning, simulations, 3D cameras and end-of-arm tooling.
Novanta acquiring Schneider Electric Motion USA for $115M
Acquisition is expected to help Novanta expand into automation and robotic applications through advanced motion control solutions.
Next Generation Manufacturing and Mycionics launch mushroom harvesting automation
Mycionics developed an autonomous mushroom harvesting solution leveraging robotics and machine vision.
enVista acquires HCM Systems to expand automation play
enVista said the acquisition will enable it to meet growing market demand for automated solutions
Universal Robots launches tour for ActiNav machine loading system
Universal Robots also expanded its network of ActiNav Solution Providers, a vetted and select group of systems integrators.
Watch GE’s worm robot dig an underground tunnel
The soft robot uses pneumatic artificial muscles that mimic the muscular structure and function of the earthworms.
Quadruped learns to adapt to changing terrain in real time
The base policy and adaptation module are run asynchronously and at different frequencies, which allows RMA to operate robustly with only a small onboard computer.
Open-source software powers Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
Created at NASA’s JPL, the open-source flight software called F Prime powered humanity’s first interplanetary helicopter.
Fusion Robotics merges with Integrity Implants to improve spinal care
The benefits of minimally-invasive surgery have been recognized for decades, but adoption in the spine market has been slow compared to other procedures.
NASA Mars Perseverance completes first Autonav drive
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover completed its first drive using its auto-navigation feature, which allows it to avoid rocks and other hazards without input from engineers back on Earth.
How direct control enables safer teleoperation of autonomous vehicles
Teleoperation platforms must have built-in safety protocols that account for remote operator error.
SICK unveils new generation of Ruler3000 3D streaming cameras
SICK said the camera is designed for high-end inspection and precise localization duties when mounted on a robot arm.