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MIT: LucidSim training system helps robots close Sim2Real gap

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Since the 1970s, the field has evolved from writing sophisticated programs to using deep learning, teaching robots to learn directly from human behavior. To improve, robots need to encounter scenarios that push the boundaries of their capabilities, operating at the edge of their mastery. But a critical bottleneck remains: data quality.

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Alimak Group, Skyline Robotics create autonomous building maintenance unit

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Ozmo, Skyline Robotics’ flagship robot, uses force sensors to calculate how much pressure it can use when cleaning windows. Source: Skyline Robotics Alimak Group and Skyline Robotics are creating an automated building maintenance unit (BMU).

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Intel spinning out RealSense as standalone company

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Well, today The Robot Report learned more about the plans for the line of depth cameras. “After ten years of incubation, Intel is unleashing the potential of the Intel RealSense computer vision-AI portfolio in a standalone ICAP portfolio company by the first half of 2025,” Intel said in a statement to The Robot Report.

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Dexterity picks up $95M in funding for container unloading robots

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More robots powered by artificial intelligence could soon be unloading trucks. based Dexterity AI was founded in 2017. The robot uses machine vision , force sensing , and integrated motion planning to pick up a range of items, from stiff cardboard to soft plastic. DexR uses industrial robot arms with a 60 kg (132.2

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IFR: world sets record for operational robots in 2022

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million operational robots in 2022, according to the new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The report also included information about robot density worldwide. Robot density measures the number of operational industrial robots per 10,000 employees in a country.

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Aescape raises $83M to bring robotic massager to more locations

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which has developed massage robots using artificial intelligence, this week said it has raised $83 million in strategic funding. Founded in 2017, Aescape claimed that it is delivering “the world’s first fully automated, customizable massage experience for personalized wellness and recovery.”

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Formant partners with Holman on cloud robotics platform

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Formant, a developer of a leading cloud robotics platform, has partnered with Holman, a global automotive services company. This collaboration will combine Formant’s cloud robotics platform with Holman’s fleet and automotive expertise. ” According to Crunchbase, Formant has raised $45 million since it was founded in 2017. .