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Researchers teaching robots to use color when moving objects

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Researchers at Michigan State University’s College of Engineering are integrating photoelastic gel for vision-based, tactile gel-robots. The goal is to help assistive robots be better at grasping various items. Researchers have been designing robots with “soft” hands and computer vision systems for years.

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China bets on robots for rapid growth, says IFR

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Unitree robots at the World Robotics Conference 2024 in Beijing. Beijing wants to adapt to the latest round of industrial transformation by using robots as an engine for growth. The country is by far the largest robot market in the world. Chinese robots going abroad started only a few years ago. Register now.

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Carnegie Robotics acquires Duro positioning product line from Swift Navigation

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Carnegie Robotics plans the same level of support the Duro GNSS ruggedized receiver as Swift Navigation gave. Source: Carnegie Robotics Carnegie Robotics, which focuses on engineering and commercializing autonomous applications, today announced that it has acquired the Duro product line from Swift Navigation Inc. Register now.

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Remembering robotics companies we lost in 2023

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A number of robotics companies shut down in 2023. There are many reasons robotics companies fail. From an ill-conceived idea to poor execution, tough economic headwinds or the inability to raise funding, building and running a sustainable robotics company is challenging. Here are some of the robotics companies we lost in 2023.

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Taurob teams up with Rockwell Automation to offer inspection robots and software

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last week singed an agreement with Taurob GmbH, a Dietsmann Group company, to provide robots that would enable industrial facilities to automate their operations. ” This partnership will promote Rockwell’s leadership in automation and digital twins and Taurob’s leadership in inspection robots. “In ’s NZTC.

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Robotic surgery to benefit from advanced processors and AI, says AMD

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AMD said its processors enable robotic surgery such as with Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci system. Source: AMD The need for robotic surgery is well established, but most systems are still costly to purchase, operate, and maintain, noted Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

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NYU Langone uses da Vinci Xi robotic system to perform double lung transplant

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Grossi monitors the position of instruments as he makes adjustments during the robotic double lung transplant surgery. Source: NYU Langone Health A surgical team at NYU Langone Health has performed a fully robotic double lung transplant using a da Vinci Xi robot from Intuitive Surgical. Apply to speak. Geraci, M.D. Colvin, M.D.,