Beam Global has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Norwegian industrial drone company ScoutDI for approximately $24 million, with plans to manufacture its inspection drones in the United … [Read More...] about Beam Global to acquire ScoutDI for $24 million and manufacture inspection drones in US
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Beam Global to acquire ScoutDI for $24 million and manufacture inspection drones in US
Faraday Future plans US robot factory as it expands beyond electric vehicles
Faraday Future is planning to bring a robotics factory online in the United States by the end of 2026 as the electric vehicle company accelerates its expansion into humanoid and other embodied AI … [Read More...] about Faraday Future plans US robot factory as it expands beyond electric vehicles
Minerva Humanoids raises $10 million to develop robots for dangerous industrial jobs
Minerva Humanoids has emerged from stealth with approximately $10 million in pre-seed funding to develop semi-autonomous humanoid robots for hazardous work in the energy and public safety … [Read More...] about Minerva Humanoids raises $10 million to develop robots for dangerous industrial jobs
Einride and EASE Logistics launch daily driverless electric truck operations in Ohio
Einride and EASE Logistics have announced that the SAE Level 4 (L4) autonomous electric trucks are now live in daily freight operations between EASE warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. The milestone … [Read More...] about Einride and EASE Logistics launch daily driverless electric truck operations in Ohio
Kodiak and IKEA to launch driverless freight operations in Texas
Kodiak Robotics and IKEA Supply are preparing to launch fully driverless freight operations in Texas later this year, building on a four-year autonomous trucking partnership between the … [Read More...] about Kodiak and IKEA to launch driverless freight operations in Texas
Manufacturing
Faraday Future plans US robot factory as it expands beyond electric vehicles
Faraday Future is planning to bring a robotics factory online in the United States by the end of 2026 as the electric vehicle company accelerates its expansion into humanoid and other embodied AI … [Read More...] about Faraday Future plans US robot factory as it expands beyond electric vehicles
From CNC Machines to Robots: How Manufacturers Are Building More Automated Production Cells
An automated production cell is a connected manufacturing system in which machines, robots, controls, sensors, and material-handling equipment work together with limited manual intervention. What … [Read More...] about From CNC Machines to Robots: How Manufacturers Are Building More Automated Production Cells
Only 12% of AI-Using Manufacturers Have AI Integrated into Their Business Systems. What is Holding the Smart Factory Back?
The manufacturing sector is no stranger to automation. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the global factory robot workforce has more than doubled in the last decade. Yet, … [Read More...] about Only 12% of AI-Using Manufacturers Have AI Integrated into Their Business Systems. What is Holding the Smart Factory Back?
Air Compressor Manufacturers vs Suppliers in Mumbai
Compressor selection in Mumbai can be a confusing part of the process because of the diversity in options and the lack of available information. Search results may lead you to an air compressor … [Read More...] about Air Compressor Manufacturers vs Suppliers in Mumbai
How Manufacturers Use CMMS Software to Prevent Equipment Downtime
Unexpected equipment failures can disrupt an entire production day. A stalled conveyor can hold material upstream, a failed compressor can affect several processes at once, and a machine waiting for … [Read More...] about How Manufacturers Use CMMS Software to Prevent Equipment Downtime
Industrial robots
Interview with Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves: ‘Robots work. People rule’
The rapid development of humanoid robots has intensified debate over how autonomous robots should ultimately become – and whether removing people from the loop should really be the goal. Plus One … [Read More...] about Interview with Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves: ‘Robots work. People rule’
Ency Software and Estun launch technology partnership for integrated robot programming
Ency Software and robot manufacturer Estun have begun a technology partnership aimed at giving European users of Estun robots a smooth, fully integrated way to program and simulate their automation … [Read More...] about Ency Software and Estun launch technology partnership for integrated robot programming
Flexiv showcases force-controlled adaptive robots at IROS 2026
Flexiv, a specialist developer of general-purpose robotics, has participated at the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2026), which finished … [Read More...] about Flexiv showcases force-controlled adaptive robots at IROS 2026
Dürr launches four new robots for automotive paint shops
Dürr has launched four new industrial robots for automotive paint shops, covering payloads from 20 kg to 150 kg and applications including sealing, cleaning and material handling. The new EcoRS … [Read More...] about Dürr launches four new robots for automotive paint shops
Comau develops robotic order preparation system for Decathlon e-commerce operations
Comau has designed and validated an order preparation solution tested within Decathlon’s e-commerce fulfillment operations as part of “MASTERLY”, a European initiative designed to accelerate the … [Read More...] about Comau develops robotic order preparation system for Decathlon e-commerce operations
Agriculture
Aigen trains solar-powered farming robots for new crops in under a week
Aigen says it has developed a simulation and world-model system that can train its autonomous agricultural robots to work with new crops in less than a week. The company’s Alchemy simulation … [Read More...] about Aigen trains solar-powered farming robots for new crops in under a week
Carbon Robotics launches autonomy program with Great Plains as first partner
Carbon Robotics, a developer of physical AI for agriculture, has announced the launch of its Carbon Autonomy Ready program. Great Plains Manufacturing, a manufacturer of seeding and soil management … [Read More...] about Carbon Robotics launches autonomy program with Great Plains as first partner
How biodynamic farming can help farms withstand drought
Farming around the world is under pressure due to drought. Heatwaves and the absence of rainfall cause dried out soils and threaten to spoil crops. While biodynamic farming cannot change the … [Read More...] about How biodynamic farming can help farms withstand drought
John Deere’s GUSS Automation to integrate Ouster lidar into autonomous orchard machines
GUSS Automation, a wholly owned John Deere subsidiary and a pioneer in autonomous high-value crop operations, plans to incorporate Ouster’s Rev8 OS0 native color digital lidar sensors, powered by the … [Read More...] about John Deere’s GUSS Automation to integrate Ouster lidar into autonomous orchard machines
UK government launches £20 million funding competition for agricultural robots
The UK government has launched a £20 million funding competition to accelerate the development of robots and automated technologies for agriculture, with the aim of helping farmers improve … [Read More...] about UK government launches £20 million funding competition for agricultural robots
Construction
Building for Automation: What a Robot-Ready Warehouse Needs From its Steel Shell
A robot-ready warehouse needs a building shell designed around the automation from the start, with the column grid, clear height, floor, roof loads and expansion path all set by the system that will … [Read More...] about Building for Automation: What a Robot-Ready Warehouse Needs From its Steel Shell
How Steel Rivets Support Stronger Connections in Demanding Builds
Demanding builds place fasteners under repeated loads, vibration, moisture, and temperature changes. Solid steel rivets handle these conditions through a permanent mechanical joint formed after … [Read More...] about How Steel Rivets Support Stronger Connections in Demanding Builds
Robotic 3D printing builds Europe’s largest printed housing project in Denmark
A development of 36 student apartments in Denmark has become Europe's largest 3D-printed housing project, demonstrating how automated construction systems could reduce labor requirements while … [Read More...] about Robotic 3D printing builds Europe’s largest printed housing project in Denmark
Caterpillar partners with FieldAI to advance physical AI and autonomous robotics
As industries face growing labor shortages and increasing productivity demands, Caterpillar is collaborating with FieldAI to advance physical AI, autonomy and robotics that help jobsites and factories … [Read More...] about Caterpillar partners with FieldAI to advance physical AI and autonomous robotics
ASI and SoftBank form autonomous construction joint venture as SoftBank invests $225 million
Autonomous Solutions (ASI), a developer of industrial vehicle automation and creator of industrial autonomous fleet orchestration system Mobius, has formed a joint venture with SoftBank with the goal … [Read More...] about ASI and SoftBank form autonomous construction joint venture as SoftBank invests $225 million
Design
How Do I Consolidate Packaging Suppliers for a 50+ SKU Brand? Start With Dielines
To consolidate packaging suppliers for a 50-SKU brand, inventory every dieline (or 3-D CAD file), cluster SKUs that share a structure, lock each cluster into a master spec, and quote those identical … [Read More...] about How Do I Consolidate Packaging Suppliers for a 50+ SKU Brand? Start With Dielines
Square Robot wins design award for its tank inspection robot
Square Robot, a specialist in submersible robotic above-ground storage tank inspection, has won the 2026 NIOSH Prevention through Design (PtD) Award for its SR-3 submersible inspection robot and Side … [Read More...] about Square Robot wins design award for its tank inspection robot
How to Edit PDF Text, Images, and Other Content With Ease
PDF files preserve formatting across devices, but fixed layouts make corrections difficult. A typo, outdated image, or missing signature can delay a project when the source file is … [Read More...] about How to Edit PDF Text, Images, and Other Content With Ease
CloudNC raises $20 million to expand AI tools for precision machining
CloudNC, a technology company that has created AI software for precision machining, has raised $20 million in new investment capital. The funding is led by Nimble Ventures, a US-based venture … [Read More...] about CloudNC raises $20 million to expand AI tools for precision machining
Industrial Labels Designed for Demanding Environments
Industrial environments leave little room for identification systems that fail prematurely. Labels used in manufacturing plants, warehouses, construction sites, electrical installations and processing … [Read More...] about Industrial Labels Designed for Demanding Environments
Humanoids
Interview with CEO of Minerva Humanoids: ‘Roger is engineered to be the best possible avatar’
The humanoid robotics industry is increasingly dominated by companies promising general-purpose machines capable of performing a growing range of industrial tasks. Minerva Humanoids is taking a … [Read More...] about Interview with CEO of Minerva Humanoids: ‘Roger is engineered to be the best possible avatar’
Minerva Humanoids raises $10 million to develop robots for dangerous industrial jobs
Minerva Humanoids has emerged from stealth with approximately $10 million in pre-seed funding to develop semi-autonomous humanoid robots for hazardous work in the energy and public safety … [Read More...] about Minerva Humanoids raises $10 million to develop robots for dangerous industrial jobs
RobCo reaches $1 billion valuation as investors back US expansion
RobCo says it has “surpassed a $1 billion valuation” as it builds the next generation of autonomous industrial robotics, doubling its valuation in just nine months. The deal brings new investment … [Read More...] about RobCo reaches $1 billion valuation as investors back US expansion
Japanese nursing home operator Charm Care invests in humanoid company Donut Robotics
donut robotics has entered into a capital and business alliance with Japanese nursing home operator Charm Care Corporation to develop humanoid robots for eldercare applications. Charm Care, which … [Read More...] about Japanese nursing home operator Charm Care invests in humanoid company Donut Robotics
Agility Robotics partners with FORT to strengthen safety systems for Digit 5
Agility Robotics, a humanoid robotics company, and FORT Robotics, a safety platform for machinery, have formed a a partnership to further advance the safety infrastructure of Digit 5, Agility’s … [Read More...] about Agility Robotics partners with FORT to strengthen safety systems for Digit 5
Features
Interview with CEO of Minerva Humanoids: ‘Roger is engineered to be the best possible avatar’
The humanoid robotics industry is increasingly dominated by companies promising general-purpose machines capable of performing a growing range of industrial tasks. Minerva Humanoids is taking a … [Read More...] about Interview with CEO of Minerva Humanoids: ‘Roger is engineered to be the best possible avatar’
Interview with Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves: ‘Robots work. People rule’
The rapid development of humanoid robots has intensified debate over how autonomous robots should ultimately become – and whether removing people from the loop should really be the goal. Plus One … [Read More...] about Interview with Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves: ‘Robots work. People rule’
Agile Robots CEO: ‘Physical AI is going to be 10x bigger than automotive’
Agile Robots CEO Zhaopeng Chen says “physical AI is going to be 10x bigger than automotive” as the Munich-based robotics company expands its manufacturing, AI development and humanoid robot … [Read More...] about Agile Robots CEO: ‘Physical AI is going to be 10x bigger than automotive’
Aseon CEO: ‘The opportunity is to make vehicle servicing as autonomous as driving’
The robotaxi industry has spent billions of dollars developing vehicles that can drive without a human behind the wheel. But removing the driver creates another problem: the vehicle may be … [Read More...] about Aseon CEO: ‘The opportunity is to make vehicle servicing as autonomous as driving’
Opinion: How AI and robotics are helping retailers navigate the complexities of reverse logistics
By Pramod Ghadge, co-founder and CEO, Unbox Robotics Global ecommerce has spent the better part of a decade optimising how goods move forward, from warehouse to doorstep. As online shopping … [Read More...] about Opinion: How AI and robotics are helping retailers navigate the complexities of reverse logistics
Logistics
Einride and EASE Logistics launch daily driverless electric truck operations in Ohio
Einride and EASE Logistics have announced that the SAE Level 4 (L4) autonomous electric trucks are now live in daily freight operations between EASE warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. The milestone … [Read More...] about Einride and EASE Logistics launch daily driverless electric truck operations in Ohio
Avride and Sodexo to scale delivery robots across US campuses
Avride, an autonomous mobility company, and Sodexo Campus announced an agreement to accelerate autonomous robot delivery across Sodexo Campus partner colleges and universities in the United States, … [Read More...] about Avride and Sodexo to scale delivery robots across US campuses
Kodiak and IKEA to launch driverless freight operations in Texas
Kodiak Robotics and IKEA Supply are preparing to launch fully driverless freight operations in Texas later this year, building on a four-year autonomous trucking partnership between the … [Read More...] about Kodiak and IKEA to launch driverless freight operations in Texas
Deliveroo and Coco Robotics to roll out robot deliveries across the UK
Deliveroo and Coco Robotics, one of the largest pavement delivery fleets across the US and Europe, are set to bring robot deliveries to towns and cities across the UK through a new strategic … [Read More...] about Deliveroo and Coco Robotics to roll out robot deliveries across the UK
Warehouse Automation Starts with the Storage Plan
A warehouse automation project can encounter constraints before a robot, conveyor or storage machine is selected. The location of stock, the routes available to handling equipment and the space needed … [Read More...] about Warehouse Automation Starts with the Storage Plan
Autonomous Vehicles
Einride and EASE Logistics launch daily driverless electric truck operations in Ohio
Einride and EASE Logistics have announced that the SAE Level 4 (L4) autonomous electric trucks are now live in daily freight operations between EASE warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. The milestone … [Read More...] about Einride and EASE Logistics launch daily driverless electric truck operations in Ohio
Kodiak and IKEA to launch driverless freight operations in Texas
Kodiak Robotics and IKEA Supply are preparing to launch fully driverless freight operations in Texas later this year, building on a four-year autonomous trucking partnership between the … [Read More...] about Kodiak and IKEA to launch driverless freight operations in Texas
Volvo and Waabi launch autonomous freight operations in Texas
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi have launched autonomous operations for logistics software company Warp in Texas, the first customer operation in the Volvo-Waabi partnership. The Volvo VNL … [Read More...] about Volvo and Waabi launch autonomous freight operations in Texas
Aseon CEO: ‘The opportunity is to make vehicle servicing as autonomous as driving’
The robotaxi industry has spent billions of dollars developing vehicles that can drive without a human behind the wheel. But removing the driver creates another problem: the vehicle may be … [Read More...] about Aseon CEO: ‘The opportunity is to make vehicle servicing as autonomous as driving’
Pony.ai and Verne begin fully driverless robotaxi passenger trials in Zagreb
Pony AI, a developer of large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, has partnered with Verne to offer fully driverless Robotaxi test rides with passengers on public roads in … [Read More...] about Pony.ai and Verne begin fully driverless robotaxi passenger trials in Zagreb
Artificial intelligence
SafeWorld emerges from stealth with $12.2 million to develop robot safety simulation technology
SafeWorld, an AI lab building robot safety simulation technologies, has emerged from stealth with $12.2 million in seed funding co-led by Shine Capital and a16z Speedrun, along with Box Group, … [Read More...] about SafeWorld emerges from stealth with $12.2 million to develop robot safety simulation technology
Astribot brings its T1 humanoid robot to North America
Astribot, a Shenzhen, China-based physical AI company, showcased its T1 humanoid robot to North America for the first time at IROS 2026, which took place from September 27 to October 1 at the David L. … [Read More...] about Astribot brings its T1 humanoid robot to North America
Runway moves into robotics with open-weight Praxis-1 AI model
Runway, one of the best-known developers of generative AI video technology, is moving into robotics with Praxis-1, an open-weight AI model designed to use knowledge learned from video to control … [Read More...] about Runway moves into robotics with open-weight Praxis-1 AI model
AMD to acquire World Labs in deal worth $8.2 billion
Chipmaker AMD has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire World Labs, an AI model and research lab led by AI pioneer Dr. Fei-Fei Li. The acquisition will bring a world-class team of … [Read More...] about AMD to acquire World Labs in deal worth $8.2 billion
Only 12% of AI-Using Manufacturers Have AI Integrated into Their Business Systems. What is Holding the Smart Factory Back?
The manufacturing sector is no stranger to automation. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the global factory robot workforce has more than doubled in the last decade. Yet, … [Read More...] about Only 12% of AI-Using Manufacturers Have AI Integrated into Their Business Systems. What is Holding the Smart Factory Back?
Computing
Cloud, on-premises or hybrid: Securing robotics infrastructure
A robot arm doesn’t care where the server lives There is no single safest option. Cloud, on-premises and hybrid setups can all protect robotics systems well. They just split responsibility … [Read More...] about Cloud, on-premises or hybrid: Securing robotics infrastructure
Autonomous warehouse robot maker Cyngn achieves ISO 27001 Certification
Autonomous warehouse robot maker Cyngn has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, an internationally recognized standard for information security management systems. ISO 27001 certification … [Read More...] about Autonomous warehouse robot maker Cyngn achieves ISO 27001 Certification
AMD to acquire World Labs in deal worth $8.2 billion
Chipmaker AMD has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire World Labs, an AI model and research lab led by AI pioneer Dr. Fei-Fei Li. The acquisition will bring a world-class team of … [Read More...] about AMD to acquire World Labs in deal worth $8.2 billion
Inbolt raises $12.5 million to bring sight and intelligence to industrial robots
Inbolt, which gives industrial robots the ability to see, think, and adapt in real time, has announced $12.5 million in funding. The round was led by new investor Shift4Good, a venture capital firm … [Read More...] about Inbolt raises $12.5 million to bring sight and intelligence to industrial robots
Why RAID Failures Are Becoming a Bigger Risk in Automated Manufacturing
Automation has quietly made storage failure an operations problem, not just an IT one. A decade ago, a RAID array going down meant a delayed report. Today it can mean a robot cell with no … [Read More...] about Why RAID Failures Are Becoming a Bigger Risk in Automated Manufacturing
Drones
Beam Global to acquire ScoutDI for $24 million and manufacture inspection drones in US
Beam Global has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Norwegian industrial drone company ScoutDI for approximately $24 million, with plans to manufacture its inspection drones in the United … [Read More...] about Beam Global to acquire ScoutDI for $24 million and manufacture inspection drones in US
Wing and Walmart to expand ‘largest drone delivery network’ in the US
Wing and Walmart are expanding their drone delivery service to Denver and Seattle metros in 2027, bringing fast, reliable and convenient home delivery of thousands of Walmart items to nearly 20 major … [Read More...] about Wing and Walmart to expand ‘largest drone delivery network’ in the US
Flytrex launches rooftop drone docks and predictive AI to cut delivery costs by 60 percent
Flytrex, an autonomous drone food delivery company, has announced new physical and AI infrastructure that cuts its cost per delivery by 60 percent and reduces delivery times to customers by … [Read More...] about Flytrex launches rooftop drone docks and predictive AI to cut delivery costs by 60 percent
WaiV Robotics completes ‘world’s first’ autonomous offshore landing on a moving vessel at night
WaiV Robotics, a maritime infrastructure developer, has completed a series of open-sea demonstrations of its autonomous drone launch and recovery system, including the first-ever autonomous maritime … [Read More...] about WaiV Robotics completes ‘world’s first’ autonomous offshore landing on a moving vessel at night
Best Drone Show Companies for High-End Events: Top 10
Looking for the best drone show companies for a high-end event? Explore our ranking of top drone light show providers, their services, experience, and key advantages. Here’s a drone show company … [Read More...] about Best Drone Show Companies for High-End Events: Top 10
Energy
Solomon Asamoah on Ghana’s AI Infrastructure Test: Compute Cannot Outrun Power and Water
Artificial intelligence is usually discussed as software, but its limits are increasingly physical. Every model depends on processors housed in data centres, continuous electricity, cooling systems, … [Read More...] about Solomon Asamoah on Ghana’s AI Infrastructure Test: Compute Cannot Outrun Power and Water
IBM files patent for wireless charging through humanoid robots’ feet
IBM has developed a concept for enabling humanoid robots to autonomously recharge by standing on specially equipped floor tiles, according to a recently published US patent application highlighted by … [Read More...] about IBM files patent for wireless charging through humanoid robots’ feet
BUTEC and Kanadevia Inova win major contract for Casablanca waste-to-energy plant
A consortium comprising Nareva, Kanadevia Inova and Itochu Corporation, through its 33.5-year concession agreement with the Municipality of Casablanca, has entrusted BUTEC with a major engineering, … [Read More...] about BUTEC and Kanadevia Inova win major contract for Casablanca waste-to-energy plant
How Fuel Card Controls Can Reduce Fleet Spending Risks
If you run a fleet, you already know that fuel is one of those costs that seems to slide around no matter how carefully you plan for it. Prices swing, routes change, and drivers fill up wherever it's … [Read More...] about How Fuel Card Controls Can Reduce Fleet Spending Risks
Burns & McDonnell and Gritt partner to deploy AI-powered robots on solar construction sites
Burns & McDonnell and Gritt have entered into a strategic partnership focused on evaluating and deploying AI-powered robotics technology on utility-scale solar projects. The technology will … [Read More...] about Burns & McDonnell and Gritt partner to deploy AI-powered robots on solar construction sites
Warehouse robots
Building for Automation: What a Robot-Ready Warehouse Needs From its Steel Shell
A robot-ready warehouse needs a building shell designed around the automation from the start, with the column grid, clear height, floor, roof loads and expansion path all set by the system that will … [Read More...] about Building for Automation: What a Robot-Ready Warehouse Needs From its Steel Shell
Warehouse Automation Starts with the Storage Plan
A warehouse automation project can encounter constraints before a robot, conveyor or storage machine is selected. The location of stock, the routes available to handling equipment and the space needed … [Read More...] about Warehouse Automation Starts with the Storage Plan
Cyngn wins repeat autonomous tugger order from Fortune 100 manufacturer
Cyngn has announced a follow-on order for its DriveMod Tugger from a “Fortune 100 heavy equipment manufacturer”. The additional deployment will support a new material-handling application at the … [Read More...] about Cyngn wins repeat autonomous tugger order from Fortune 100 manufacturer
THG Fulfil expands distribution partnership with AutoStore
THG Fulfil, the fulfilment operating system from THG Ingenuity, has announced the expansion of its distribution partnership with AutoStore. The agreement enables THG Fulfil to offer AutoStore … [Read More...] about THG Fulfil expands distribution partnership with AutoStore
Autonomous warehouse robot maker Cyngn achieves ISO 27001 Certification
Autonomous warehouse robot maker Cyngn has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, an internationally recognized standard for information security management systems. ISO 27001 certification … [Read More...] about Autonomous warehouse robot maker Cyngn achieves ISO 27001 Certification
Space
C3S selected to lead ESA project for constellation-scale microsatellite production
C3S has been selected as prime contractor for Flotta, a project by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a new 50-150 kg microsatellite platform and the production architecture required for … [Read More...] about C3S selected to lead ESA project for constellation-scale microsatellite production
amsight leads ESA project to speed qualification of 3D-printed space components
amsight has been selected to lead “DIQAM – Digital Qualification Framework for Additively Manufactured Space Components”, an ESA FIRST! project focused on making the qualification of 3D-printed space … [Read More...] about amsight leads ESA project to speed qualification of 3D-printed space components
Excelerate Technology wins ESA contract for robotic security system at UK critical infrastructure site
Excelerate Technology has been awarded a co-funded contract by the European Space Agency Business Applications and Space Solutions (ESA BASS) program to build and demonstrate an innovative, automated … [Read More...] about Excelerate Technology wins ESA contract for robotic security system at UK critical infrastructure site
Space junk crisis: The robots and technologies being developed to clean up Earth’s orbit
When China’s Yaogan 50-02 satellite broke apart this year, it added at least 43 tracked fragments to an orbital environment already crowded with tens of thousands of satellites, spent rocket bodies … [Read More...] about Space junk crisis: The robots and technologies being developed to clean up Earth’s orbit
‘Nancy Grace Roman is one of the most ambitious NASA telescopes of the 21st century’
Astrophysicist at Vilnius University, Lithuania provides some insight into a lesser known but powerful telescope launched into space The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (NGRST) launched on 30 … [Read More...] about ‘Nancy Grace Roman is one of the most ambitious NASA telescopes of the 21st century’
Science
Skylark Labs researchers develop AI system that enables robots to keep learning after deployment
Most AI-powered robots effectively stop learning once they are deployed. Researchers at Skylark Labs, working with academics from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of California, Berkeley, … [Read More...] about Skylark Labs researchers develop AI system that enables robots to keep learning after deployment
Tiny robot developed at the University of Washington can ‘precisely control its jump height’
By William Poor, University of Washington As our skies increasingly crowd with buzzing, hovering, flitting drones, spare a thought for the humble hopping robot. Hopping, a popular form of … [Read More...] about Tiny robot developed at the University of Washington can ‘precisely control its jump height’
Comau delivers flexible battery cell formation and testing system to Slovenia’s National Institute of Chemistry
Comau has developed and delivered an industrialized, laboratory-scale cell formation and testing solution for Slovenia’s National Institute of Chemistry (NIC) designed to support material validation, … [Read More...] about Comau delivers flexible battery cell formation and testing system to Slovenia’s National Institute of Chemistry
CorTec receives second FDA ‘Breakthrough Device’ designation for its brain computer interface
CorTec has received a second US Food and Drug Administration Breakthrough Device Designation for its Brain Interchange brain-computer interface, this time covering communication for people with … [Read More...] about CorTec receives second FDA ‘Breakthrough Device’ designation for its brain computer interface
UT Austin to lead $30 million NSF center for human-robot co-adaptation
The University of Texas at Austin will lead a new National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center to study what happens when assistive robots leave the lab and move into the real world to … [Read More...] about UT Austin to lead $30 million NSF center for human-robot co-adaptation