Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Source: IFR The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, today listed its picks for the top five global robotics trends of this year. The IFR noted that the stock of operational robots around the world attained a new record of about 3.9 Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics, a robotics innovation organization, recently announced Dr. Cynthia Breazeal as the 2024 recipient of its Robotics Medal. The award is sponsored by Amazon Robotics. The award is sponsored by Amazon Robotics. She is a pioneer of social robotics and human-robot interaction.

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MAY 30, 2024

Cover of the 2024 U.S. robotics roadmap. Source: UC San Diego Unlike China, Germany, or Japan, the U.S. Robotics: Robotics for a Better Tomorrow.” He is also the director of the Contextual Robotics Institute , the Cognitive Robotics Laboratory , and the Autonomous Vehicle Laboratory.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As we enter the third quarter of the year, the frenzy around humanoid robots has continued. In August 2024, five of our top 10 stories were about such robots or humanoid alternatives. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in August 2024. During a two-week pilot at a plant in Spartanburg, S.C.,

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 6, 2024

Robotics investments totaled $578 million in January 2024 as the result of 46 funding rounds. The largest robotics investment in January 2024 was a $100 million round secured by Norway-based 1X , a developer of humanoids (See Table 1 below). Chinese humanoid developer Robot Era raised $14 million in February.

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MAY 20, 2024

This report from Automate 2024 consolidates robotic-oriented news from Doosan Robotics, Kossow Robots, InOrbit CoPilot, and Hirebotics. Collaborative Robots, or Cobots, are now just about everywhere. Doosan Robotics’ continued priority on optimal safety across its solutions is also fully present in the new P3020.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 7, 2024

Source: Symbotic Symbotic Inc. yesterday announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, which ended March 30. Symbotic revenue continues to climb Symbotic claimed that its “end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform” is “reimagining the supply chain.” Wilmington, Mass.-based

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JANUARY 27, 2024

Parkhotel employees in Eisenstadt, Austria, celebrate the arrival of service robots. Source: Pudu Robotics Commercial service robots are more common in East Asia than elsewhere, but the rest of the world could catch up in 2024, according to Pudu Technology Co. Does Pudu offer robotics specifically for elder care?

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JANUARY 6, 2024

Versius surgical robotics systems. Source: CMR Surgical CMR Surgical Ltd. this week announced that it closed 2023 with a record number of Versius surgical robot installations in one quarter. based company reported more than 17,000 procedures completed with the surgical robot during the year for growth of more than 60%.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Automotive manufacturing will continue to drive North American robotics adoption, says A3. Source: ABB The Association for Advancing Automation, or A3, today released its quarterly and end-of-year report on robot orders in North America for 2023. Burnstein: Lower interest rates should help more companies invest in robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

READY Robotics, a Columbus, Ohio-based company founded in 2016, has shut down. It was best known for its ForgeOS robot-agnostic operating system, but it recently branched out into automation consulting and launched a palletizing system. Silicon Valley Disposition is auctioning off equipment from READY Robotics between August 13-15.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 1, 2024

2024 is heating up for the robotics industry. It was an exciting month for the industry, and there was no shortage of robotics new to cover. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in February 2024. Scythe robot lawnmowers adopting ‘Tesla charging standard’ Colo.-based Robotics is hard.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Source: PickNik Robotics PickNik Inc. is rebranding its flagship software for robotic manipulation applications. Since its launch in 2021, MoveIt’s features have grown beyond its easy-to-use user interface and powerful behavior-tree builder, said PickNik Robotics. The Boulder, Colo.-based

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

       I was honored to moderate a panel at CES 2024 to discuss how robots are being put to work every day while safely operating in the presence of consumers and the general public. ” Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more. And so that’s really our ultimate goal.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Source: Electric Sheep Electric Sheep Robotics Inc. today launched Verdie, a new robot using its proprietary artificial intelligence and software. It said it aims to be the first large-scale outdoor maintenance company powered by AI and robotics. Verdie uses AI to edge and trim lawns and bushes and to blow leaves.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang ended his GTC 2024 keynote presentation backed by images of all of the various humanoid robots currently on the market that are powered by the Jetson Orin computer. Talla shared his perspective on the race to build humanoids and how developers can benefit from NVIDIA’s offerings with The Robot Report.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

30, 2024 with the spaceMIRA from Virtual Incision onboard. Source: NASA Virtual Incision’s MIRA surgical robot system has made it to the International Space Station (ISS). It says the robot will assess the impact of zero gravity when performing simulated surgical tasks. based company’s dual-armed robotic system.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2024

Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots’ joint headquarters and R&D facility in Odense, Denmark. Source: Teradyne Two leading automation suppliers have moved in together. which acquired Universal Robots (UR) for $285 million in 2015 and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) for $272 million in 2018.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2024

Shadow Robot’s dexterous robotic hand, DEX-EE. Source: Shadow Robot Co. Shadow Robot Co. recently finished a multi-year project working with Google DeepMind to produce a new class of robot hand. This is a key challenge the robotics industry is facing. 16 and 17 in Santa Clara, Calif.,

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

Source: InOrbit InOrbit Inc. today said it plans to introduce InOrbit RobOps Copilot at Automate 2024 next week. The company said this new product harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to turn robot operations data into actionable insights for fleet optimization. in robotics.” The Mountain View, Calif.-based

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Robotic Crew founders at RoboBusiness 2023. Source: Ricardo Petrazzini While U.S. Robotic Crew offers staffing in Latin America for robot development, as well as operations and fleet management. Robotic Crew offers staffing in Latin America for robot development, as well as operations and fleet management.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 25, 2024

Robotics investments for May 2024 topped $2.1 billion is the highest monthly funding amount for the year 2024 and greatly exceeds the trailing 12-month average of $1.2 Robotics funding through May 2024 totals approximately $5.7 The two largest robotics investments were raised by autonomous driving companies.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 5, 2024

Anyware Robotics today announced an add-on for its Pixmo robot for truck and container unloading. The patent-pending accessory includes a vertical lift with a conveyor belt that is attached to Pixmo between the robot and the boxes to be unloaded. with boxes that need to be unloaded, noted Anyware Robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 3, 2024

Source: Virtual Incision Virtual Incision announced that the FDA granted marketing authorization to its MIRA miniaturized surgical robotic system. The FDA gave the nod for the use of the miniRAS (robotic-assisted surgery) system in adults undergoing colectomy procedures. It plans for gynecological procedures in 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Source: ANYbotics ANYbotics AG recently celebrated the production of its 100th ANYmal quadruped. The Zurich-based company said the unit’s unique golden casing symbolizes its “commitment to the advancement of robotic inspections.” Submit your nominations for innovation awards in the 2024 RBR50 awards.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 29, 2024

Also present: ARMAR-7 robot from KIT. Source: BMBF/Hans-Joachim Rickel Germany’s leading robotics centers are coming together to establish the Robotics Institute Germany, or RIG. Participants said they want RIG to become the central contact point for robotics in Germany. Angela Schoellig from TUM and Prof.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 14, 2024

The industrial robot market is expected to grow by ~3.7% per year between 2024 and 2028. Source: Interact Analysis Overall global industrial robot shipment volumes exceeded 500,000 units in 2023, Interact Analysis reports. Interact Analysis expects the global industrial robot market to grow on average by 3.7%

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MAY 22, 2024

A recent cadaver trial showcased AiM’s robot in a fully direct MRI-guided procedure for bilateral deep brain stimulation lead placement. Source: AiM Medical Robotics AiM Medical Robotics is taking the next steps to validate its robot for deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s patients.

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

JU’s Chang Robotics Studio will demonstrate collaborative mobile robots for hospital use. Source: Chang Robotics Last week, Chang Robotics and Jacksonville University said they are launching a “Robot Studio.” ” Register now. . ” Register now.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Cogniteam provides a unified way to develop, deploy, and manage robot fleets. Source: Cogniteam Real-Time Innovations, or RTI, today announced that Cogniteam has chosen RTI Connext to provide commercially supported communications to its unified cloud-based platform for robot design, development, and testing.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Source: Duke Robotics Duke Robotics Corp. The the robotics and drone company said the IEC Agreement establishes it as a provider of aerial cleaning systems designed to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of utility maintenance operations. “We Apply to speak.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

The IFR considers service robots to include this automated guided vehicle (AGV), which can move up to 20 tons in a warehouse. Source: Stäubli Sales of professional service robots have increased by 30% worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. ” Register now. . ” Register now.

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MAY 13, 2024

The robotics industry has seen major growth and maturity in the past decade. Robots also are getting cheaper and more affordable. Robots are taking a greater role and improving automation in many ways, but are humanoid robots the next step? Submit your presentation idea now.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Siemens is adding Teradyne robots to its visitor experience at MxD, which also hosts the EY digital operations hub. Source: EY Teradyne Robotics today announced that it is developing a robotics showcase at the MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) innovation center in Chicago with Siemens AG. based Teradyne Inc.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Source: Citi GPS Eight years ago, not even $1 million went into startups focused exclusively on humanoids. Just this month, Citis leading investment analysts published The Rise of AI Robots: Physical AI is Coming for You. Robots are hardly new, but theres a number of new developments that are happening,” he stated.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Source: ASTM International ASTM International today announced the appointment of Andrew G. as its new president, effective May 1, 2024. ” “We are thrilled to welcome Andy as president of ASTM International,” stated Bill Griese, 2024 chair of ASTM’s board of directors. Andy Kireta, president, ASTM International.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Source: ifm efector Automated mobile robotics is the obvious answer to increased consumer demand and continuing labor shortages today. Or, put even more simply: What aren’t you selling more robots? In other words: the longer the integration process, the more expensive your robots are to them.

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