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Robotics investments top $3.7B in September

Robotics Business Review

Fifty-four producers of robots and robotics enabling technologies raised funding in September 2024, pulling in a total of $3.7 The total investment targeted to robotics companies for January through September 2024 equals approximately $14.6 You can follow all of The Robot Report ‘s robotics investments coverage here.

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How AI, perception are shaping mobile robotics

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast · AI at the Edge: How perception and AI are shaping mobile robotics In Episode 173 of The Robot Report Podcast , co-host Steve Crowe and I catch up on the news of the week, including several recent stories about mobile manipulators. Featured interview with RGO Robotics and Wheel.Me Apply to speak.

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Physical Intelligence open-sources Pi0 robotics foundation model

Robotics Business Review

Physical Intelligence, the San Francisco-based startup that has raised more than $400 million , has open-sourced its Pi0 robotic foundation model. “We believe that general purpose models that can control any robot to perform any task will be the future of robotic control,” the company said.

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3 women share advice for navigating the robotics industry

Robotics Business Review

Sources: Scythe Robotics, Locus Robotics, and Relay Robotics Women are an underrepresented group within the robotics industry. When it comes to engineering and robotics roles, the number is even smaller, with women only making up about 16% of the workforce. Hamilton’s path to robotics was non-traditional.

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China launches data-sharing initiative for humanoid developers

Robotics Business Review

The project is being spearheaded by the National Local Joint Humanoid Robot Innovation Center and various Chinese humanoid companies. China recognizes this issue and is looking to bring its robotics industry together to overcome this challenge. A team led by the NLJIC released industry standards for China’s humanoids.

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Kemppi innovates automation with cobot and robot solutions and WeldEye software

Manufacturer's Monthly

Images: Kemppi Kemppi drives welding innovation with cobot and robot solutions and WeldEye, an Industry 4.0-ready Its product portfolio includes manual, cobotic and robotic welding solutions, as well as WeldEye, an Industry 4.0-ready A closeup of Kemppi’s cobot ready welding machines. ready welding management software.

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Accelerate Program of Pittsburgh Robotics Factory opens applications for its third cohort

Robotics Business Review

For the Accelerate Program, the Robotics Factory will invest up to $100,000 in the form of a convertible note in addition to receiving 2% common stock equity from participating companies. Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has opened the application window for its Accelerate program.