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HKUST researchers develop small, multifunctional biomedical robot

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Shen Yajing (second left), has designed an optical fiber-based submillimeter continuum robot for interventional treatment, which looks like a small tube like the one held by Dr. Zhang Tieshan (second right) in the photo. mm, the organization claimed the robot is 60% smaller than the typical models available on the market.

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Teradyne robotics group lays off 10% of global staff

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Source: Universal Robots Economic uncertainty has taken a toll on the robotics industry, including leading vendors. ’s robotics group laid off 10% of its global workforce this week. However, Teradyne Robotics says on its website that it has 1,400+ employees worldwide. Teradyne Inc.’s based company.

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Apptronik partners with Google DeepMind to advance humanoid robots with AI

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The Apollo robot combines humanoid hardware and AI. Source: Apptronik A year full of humanoid robot news is ending with more developments. today announced that it has partnered with the Google DeepMind robotics team. Its team has worked on 15 previous robots, including NASA’s Valkyrie Robot. Apptronik Inc.

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ABB adds AI to robotic Item Picking family for fashion and logistics

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ABB is expanding its portfolio of robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce supply chains by adding two new AI-powered functional modules to its Item Picking family.

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ABB launches AppStudio no-code tool for robot interface programming 

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ABB has launched AppStudio, an intuitive, no-code software tool allowing users of all experience levels to create customized robotic user interfaces easily. Its intuitive functionality and features, including a collaborative cloud-based library that enables users to share application templates, will reduce setup times by up to 80%.

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Kassow Robots’ new cobots designed for mobile manipulation

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Kassow Robots has introduced a new line of compact collaborative robot arms (cobots) designed to integrate with mobile robots. The new cobots feature a direct DC connection from battery power, enabling them to operate while mounted to a mobile robot. Kassow Robots exited stealth mode at Automatica 2018.

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MassRobotics names 2025 Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst cohort

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Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics has announced the fourth cohort of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, marking a record-breaking year with an unprecedented number of applicants. This years cohort includes six innovative companies selected for their cutting-edge solutions in healthcare robotics.

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