Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2025

Source: RoboForce RoboForce on Monday emerged from stealth with $10 million in early-stage funding. The company said its robot can fulfill labor shortages in harsh outdoor conditions, complete hazardous tasks, and increase project efficiency and cost savings. Like humanoids, t hese robots can autonomously navigate and grab objects.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2025

At UC Berkeley, researchers in Sergey Levines Robotic AI and Learning Lab eyed a table where a tower of 39 Jenga blocks stood perfectly stacked. Then a white-and-black robot, its single limb doubled over like a hunched-over giraffe, zoomed toward the tower, brandishing a black leather whip.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Source: Red Cat Red Cat Holdings Inc. Red Cat expects increased defense demand San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Red Cat provides integrated robotic hardware and software for military , government, and commercial operations. Army next-gen drone contract over Skydio appeared first on The Robot Report. The post Red Cat wins U.S.

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JULY 6, 2024

Robotic arms in large-scale 3D printing deposit materials layer by layer, transforming production. Source: Replique In the realm of modern manufacturing and automation, the integration of robotics continues to redefine industry standards. Additive manufacturing plus robotics can transform industries.

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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

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The MassRobotics Form and Function Challenge pavilion at the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo. MassRobotics will be returning to the Robotics Summit & Expo this year as exclusive strategic partner. The 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo takes place on April 30 and May 1 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 8, 2025

Last year, MassRobotics hosted students from four local schools for hands-on robotic experiences during National Robotics Week. Source: MassRobotics With National Robotics Week 2025 just around the corner, MassRobotics announced its plans to participate in the celebration. ” This year, with the support of the U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 21, 2025

Source: Watch Out Manufacturers face widespread shortages of skilled labor, but more intelligent automation could alleviate the problem, according to Watch Out. Watch Out offers machining cells that use patented sensors and machine learning for precision manufacturing in aerospace and defense, automotive, medical, and other industries.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With a comprehensive portfolio of systems and modules, Stäubli robot tool changers continue to find their way into new and exciting projects across many different market sectors. True Position Robotics (TPR) provides smart solutions for robot drilling and inspection, designed to fit within a digital landscape.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

SandRob robot can sand, polish, and trim complex shapes of any scale or size, the company said. Source: Epica International Epica International raised an $18 million growth capital credit facility with various Avenue Capital Group funds. based company develops advanced medical imaging and precision robotics technology.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2024

Robotics, data, and AI promise to help both sustainability and profitability. Source: Gecko Robotics Robots and artificial intelligence have a significant role to play in maintaining crumbling infrastructure — and they could help bring about a zero-carbon economy while they’re at it.

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Robotics Business Review

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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Robotics Business Review

JULY 10, 2024

The West Campus facility is part of FANUC’s plan to support robotics in North America. Source: FANUC America FANUC America Corp. The company ‘s new facility includes advanced product manufacturing and customized automation, as well as warehouse space for more than 6,000 quick-delivery robots and tens of thousands of parts.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Mecademic Absolute Calibration is intended to improve performance, mitigate risk, and shorten robot deployment times. Source: Mecademic Mecademic, a developer of compact, high-precision industrial robots, this week announced Mecademic Absolute Calibration, or MAC.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Source: PickNik Robotics PickNik Inc. today launched MoveIt Pro Release 6, the latest version of its platform for developing robotic arm applications that were previously not possible or economically feasible. stated Dave Coleman, founder and chief product officer of PickNik Robotics. The Boulder, Colo.-based

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JUNE 20, 2024

Source: GrayMatter Robotics Like businesses in other industries, U.S. GrayMatter Robotics today announced that it has raised $45 million in Series B funding. “We founded GrayMatter to enhance productivity while prioritizing workforce well-being,” stated Ariyan Kabir, co-founder and CEO of GrayMatter Robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

GITAI’s S2 dual-armed robot system will conduct various tasks at the International Space Station. Source: GITAI GITAI USA Inc.’s ’s latest robotic system, S2, this week launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket headed for the International Space Station. based company’s dual-armed robotic system.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Estun was among the many companies showing humanoid robots at CIIF in China. Credit: Georg Stieler Over the past three years, more than half of the world’s robots were sold in China. While not historically seen as a technological leader in robotics, China is increasingly setting global trends in this industry.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Below are eight robotics acquisitions, in chronological order, that stood out to us in 2023. Its preliminary view is the acquisition may restrict competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners. Berkshire Grey produces a variety of robots that address use cases in retail, eCommerce, grocery, 3PL, and package handling companies.

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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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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Robotics companies raised approximately $1.3 That figure is a result of 47 investments for producers of robots and robotics enabling technologies. Robotics companies raised $2.7 Robotics investments will be a major topic at RoboBusiness , which is produced by The Robot Report and runs Oct. Register now.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A whitepaper explains how to reduce robot jitter with software for greater industrial productivity. Source: BlackBerry QNX Robots need to precisely synchronize for manufacturing applications such as assembly, welding, and materials handling. Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Source: NASA Virtual Incision’s MIRA surgical robot system has made it to the International Space Station (ISS). The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded the grant to use the miniaturized robotic-associated surgery (RAS) platform on the 2024 technology demonstration mission.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Source: ANELLO Photonics Self-driving vehicles, mobile robots, and drones need multiple sensors for safe and reliable operation, but the cost and bulk of those sensors have posed challenges for developers and manufacturers. ’ You want the robot to stay within a tenth of a meter across a distance of half a mile. .

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 10, 2024

Source: Universal Robots Collaborative robots could become easier to program and use, thanks to new developer tools. Universal Robots A/S yesterday said it has strengthened its partnership with The MathWorks Inc. The ARM Challenge young researchers and students to address problems related to autonomous robot manipulation.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 18, 2025

Source: Fictiv MISUMI Group Inc., The company ‘s stated goal is to simplify the process of sourcing custom mechanical components. ” The post MISUMI acquires Fictiv for $350M to scale component offerings appeared first on The Robot Report.

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JULY 23, 2024

In the face of unprecedented demand for new aircraft, robotics specialist FANUC is helping the aerospace industry to increase production efficiency and boost output. Automation and robotics are considered key levers to support this increasing demand. The robot is now part of Airbus’ proprietary automated mobile drilling system.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 7, 2024

MoveIt Pro is designed to accelerate development of robotic manipulation applications. Source: PickNik Robotics As robotics startups grow, they need to retain their technical inspiration while adding business expertise. He previously worked at Google Robotics, Open Robotics, and Willow Garage. PickNik Inc.,

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The PPE module tested by gantry robot will power the Gateway space station. Source: Bell-Everman NASA’s Artemis Program plans to send humans back to the moon to establish a lunar ground base and space station. This mobile-robot gantry design was the most cost-effective option and drastically reduced system complexity.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Source: KEF Robotics While autopilots have helped fly aircraft for nearly a century, recent improvements in computer vision and autonomy promise to bring more software-based capabilities onboard. KEF Robotics Inc. “Think of us as an alternative to GPS,” said Olga Pogoda , chief operating officer at KEF Robotics.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

The nonprofit ARM Institute said it intends to be an honest broker between robotics and manufacturing stakeholders. Source: ARM Institute The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today selected six new technology projects for funding. The institute plans to award around $2.9 million across these six projects.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Palladyne AI is continuing to validate its industrial robot software for media blasting of complex aircraft components. Source: Adobe Stock Robots and the latest software to control them are becoming essential to aircraft maintenance in both the civilian and defense sectors. Palladyne AI Corp. ‘s drones. Register now.

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APRIL 20, 2024

Source: MDA Space MDA Space this week announced that it has received a $250 million contract extension from the Canadian Space Agency. The contract will allow the company to continue supporting robotics operations on the International Space Station, or ISS, from 2025 to 2030. m)-long robotic arm that MDA Space developed with the CSA.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

GelSight & Flexxbotics are partnering for robot-enabled nondestructive testing. Source: GelSight, Flexxbotics GelSight has partnered with Flexxbotics to jointly provide a system for nondestructive testing, or NDT, with autonomous process control. Flexxbotics is tasked with determining the decision-making for the robot, he said.

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AUGUST 13, 2024

“The Finisher” is a plug-and-play work cell using a collaborative robot from Universal Robots. Source: Brinkman Automation Automation, and cobots in particular, promise to relieve workers from tedious and repetitive tasks so they can focus on more complex and value-added activities. and its subsidiary Brinkman Automation Inc.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

Daniela Rus, a recent IEEE Medal Recipient, will be keynoting the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston next year. Source: Daniela Rus Each year, the IEEE Awards Board selects a distinguished group of individuals to receive its highest honors. Her research interests include robotics, mobile computing, and data science.

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