Futurists predict that more than one trillion autonomous nodes will be integrated into all human activities by 2035 as part of the “internet of things.” Soon, pretty much any object — big or small — will feed information to a central database without the need for human involvement. Making this idea tricky is that 71% … Read more
Foresight Autonomous Holdings (FRSX) has entered into a proof of concept (POC) agreement with BuilderX Robotics, a Chinese company specializing in remote-controlled heavy machinery. The project will assess Foresight’s QuadSight® 3D perception technology, integrating visible-light and thermal cameras to enhance safety, vision accuracy, and operational efficiency under harsh conditions. BuilderX’s machinery operates in hazardous environments … Read more
Founded in 2005 as an after-school club at Silver Creek High School, Up-A-Creek Robotics has evolved from humble beginnings into a renowned institution at the forefront of STEM education (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and competitive robotics. For two decades, this organization has been a place of inspiration, nurturing the talents of countless students and … Read more
Simplified, low-cost soft actuators enable worm-like crawling, bicep-like lifting and more EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University engineers have developed a new soft, flexible device that makes robots move by expanding and contracting — just like a human muscle. To demonstrate their new device, called an actuator, the researchers used it to create a cylindrical, worm-like … Read more
FANUC America has expanded its footprint to over 2 million square feet and has created over 400 jobs since 2019 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — FANUC America, the global leader in robotics and automation systems, today officially unveiled its new 650,000-square-foot West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The expansion increases the footprint … Read more
Home » Universal Robots: Over 500 Products Developed Through UR+ Ecosystem Danish cobot manufacturer Universal Robots has reached a new milestone by developing over 500 products through its UR+ ecosystem. Since its launch in 2016, Universal Robots now has the ambition of making it an open-source platform empowering developers to create groundbreaking solutions. Today, the … Read more
July 10, 2024 06:30 ET | Source: Kraken Robotics Inc. Kraken Robotics Inc. ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kraken Robotics Inc. (“Kraken” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) announces that effective July 9, Nathaniel Spencer has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Kraken. Mr. Spencer joined Kraken in … Read more
Estonian firm Milrem Robotics has launched a ground robotics facility in Warsaw to extend its reach throughout the European market. The engineering center will focus on manufacturing the company’s autonomous solutions to meet customers’ evolving requirements while levering the workforce from the city and surrounding region. Milrem wrote that the new site supports the firm’s … Read more
The ratio of guide dogs to blind people in China is roughly one service pooch for every 40,000 people. Researchers are currently developing a six-legged, AI-enhanced robodog to close the gap and safely guide users to their destinations. The press release on the project states that, according to the China Blind Association, there are more … Read more
