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Boston Dynamics debuts electric version of Atlas humanoid robot
Apr 17, 2024 · Atlas ready for rivals in the humanoid race. Over the past two years, the number of humanoid robots in development has rapidly grown.It now includes Agility Robotics‘ Digit, Tesla’s Optimus, and Figure AI‘s Figure 01. In the two past weeks alone, Rainbow Robotics, Sanctuary AI, and Mentee Robotics have all made announcements. Investment has also been flowing to humanoid companies, with ...
Harvesting innovation: The story behind Tortuga’s autonomous …
Feb 29, 2024 · The Robot Report Podcast · Harvesting innovation: The story behind Tortuga’s autonomous harvesting robots. Eric Adamson, CEO and co-founder of Tortuga, joins us in this episode to discuss agricultural robotics. Tortuga is one of the agtech companies leading the charge to transform greenhouse farming with their autonomous harvesting robots.
Researchers create robotic finger that could perform medical ...
Oct 9, 2024 · Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China said they have developed a soft robotic “finger” with a sense of touch that can perform routine doctor office examinations, including taking a patient’s pulse and checking for abnormal lumps. The scientists said this technology could make it easier for doctors to detect ...
Diligent Robotics brings in $25M for Moxi - The Robot Report
Sep 22, 2023 · Diligent Robotics closed a $25 million funding round for its Moxi autonomous mobile robot (AMR). The company plans to use the funding to fuel system-wide expansions of Moxi across hospitals nationwide, enhance product development and triple its market reach. Canaan led the round, which also included participation from returning investors True ...
What is a cartesian robot and how is it used in automation?
Sep 21, 2023 · Listen to this article. By Dylan Pollack, Automation Engineer. A cartesian robot system that uses XYZ coordinates to move multiple axes—typically three—to a specific location within its workspace. Cartesian robots can be extremely beneficial for engineers that are looking to automate their warehouses, improve their current systems, or solve ...
Inside 1X’s plan to test humanoids in homes - therobotreport.com
Oct 4, 2024 · In Episode 166 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Steve Crowe discuss the latest robotics news from the past week.. On the show this week, we feature a recent conversation with Berndt Børnich, CEO and founder of 1X (formerly Halodi) Robotics. 1X recently launched NEO Beta, its second generation of a humanoid robot, and the company’s first legged platform.
Navigating robotics through the political landscape
Oct 11, 2024 · The Robot Report Podcast · Navigating Robotics Through the Political Landscape. In Episode 167 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre discuss the latest robotics news from the past week. In addition, Dr. Henrik Christensen, main editor of the U.S. robotics roadmap, discusses the intersection of technology and ...
Robot Technologies: News and Product Announcements - The …
Nov 6, 2024 · From surge to sobriety: the state of robotics investment in 2024. After a sharp pullback in 2022 and 2023, the first eight months of 2024 have seen an increase in investment over all of last year, according to F-Prime Capital. By The Robot Report Staff | November 5, 2024.
Robot Utility Models: the coolest thing you never heard about (yet)
Oct 10, 2024 · The Robot Utility Models project is just one example of how Hello Robot is advancing AI research and development to accelerate robotics adoption in novel and complex use cases. Hello Robot is one of the few mobile manipulation companies ready to begin testing in the home.. Unlike the more complex humanoid robots that have many more degrees of freedom, the Stretch 3 robot is an unintimidating ...