In Episode 47 of The Robot Report Podcast, Blue Ocean Robotics CEO Claus Risager discusses the company’s early entry into disinfection robots before COVID-19 struck. Also, the future of Fetch Robotics after the Zebra Technologies acquisition, Aurora’s SPAC play, Abundant Robotics’ shutdown, and the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.

The RBR50 awards honor technology, business, and market innovations, as well as the robotics and automation organizations worldwide that were responsible for them.

Despite the ongoing pandemic, robotics investment and acquisition activity did not slow down in August 2020, with funding flowing to autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and drones.

The RBR50 awards honor technology, business, and market innovations, as well as the robotics and automation organizations worldwide that were responsible for them.

Booming markets predicted for some industries, volatility in others.

Lawsuit alleges ‘breaches of fiduciary duties’ in pending sale of telepresence company.

Danish company plans global expansion, integration with other robotics projects.

Innovation incubator thrives in Odense, where investor summit attracts 40+ startups focused on robotics technology advances.

Recent robotics awards have been given out for innovation in piece picking, UV disinfection of hospital spaces, and agricultural product packing.

No tricks for these robotics, AI and autonomous vehicle startups, who received funding in the final days of October.