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Rethink Robotics Rebirth

Gary Mintchell

Rethink Robotics , founded by Rodney Brooks of iRobot fame in 2008, pioneered the concept of robots working collaboratively with humans. Following a successful launch of the companys new product portfolio at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Rethink Robotics Inc.,

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Europe has a key role to play in the development of robots, humanoids

Robotics Business Review

Europe is a major center of robotics development and use, according to Humanoid. and Asian companies in the humanoid robotics race, a silent revolution is brewing in the tech hubs of Europe, where cutting-edge startups are making remarkable strides in developing human-like robots. In the realm of autonomous vehicle , the U.K.-based

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Reshape Automation aims to reduce barriers of robotics adoption

Robotics Business Review

Companies in North America bought 31,159 robots in 2023. And that’s not sitting well with robotics industry veteran Juan Aparicio. “We don’t sell and deploy enough robots in this country. There is no human contingency to the need to reshore manufacturing in the short term, and the stakes are high,” said Aparicio.

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Funding the next wave of robotics

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast Funding the next wave of robotics The Robot Report Podcast Nuro navigates to fully autonomous driving In Episode 176 of The Robot Report Podcast, we feature an interview with venture capitalists Juliette Chevallier, Principle at Scale Ventures, and Jasmeet Singh founder of JMOON Ventures.

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Adapta Robotics execs explain development strategies for testing and inventory robots

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Adapta has developed robots for specific use cases. Source: Adapta Robotics Starting a robotics company is always challenging, as inventors and entrepreneurs scramble to get access to capital and tap the local talent pool. Adapta’s model includes a one-time robot purchase fee, plus annual license and maintenance fees.

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Female robotics founders discuss their journeys in the industry

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Left: Vivian Chu and Andrea Thomaz, the co-founders of Diligent Robotics; right: Kathleen Brandes and Ros Shinkle, the co-founders of Adagy Robotics. Sources: Diligent Robotics, Adagy Robotics Almost half of all startups that began in 2021 were formed by women, according to human resources cloud software company Gusto.

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Corin gets FDA approval of Unity Knee insert for robotic knee replacement

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The company said this option will enable surgeons to independently stabilize the medial compartment during a standard or robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty, or TKA. based company said Unity Knee has been used in more than 75,000 surgical cases since its 2012 launch. Register now. stated Christopher Plaskos, Ph.D.

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