Updated Oct. 25 with an analyst quote A decade ago the DARPA Robotics Challenge pumped tens of millions of dollars of investment into American robotics innovation, stimulating development of everything from humanoid robots to self-driving cars. Today overall government investment seems to be slowing, putting U.S. robotics leadership at risk in a world that is…
Hangzhou – DEEP Robotics Company, a global pioneer in the development and industrial application of quadrupedal robots, has announced the launch of its X30 quadruped robot, a flagship product designed to meet core industry needs in multiple fields, including inspection of power stations, factories, pipeline corridors, emergency rescue, fire detection, scientific research and more. X30…
[Image from the Galen Robotics website] Galen Robotics announced today that the FDA granted it de novo classification for its Galen ES robotic surgery system. The de novo nod authorizes the use of Galen ES in rigid microlaryngeal procedures. Baltimore-based Galen Robotics designed the system as a cooperatively powered surgical assistant for ear, nose and…
Chick-fil-A is reportedly testing out robo-waiters as consumers grapple with mixed feelings around automation in the restaurant industry. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain, which has more than 2,800 restaurants across the country, is testing out in-restaurant robots at select locations to get customers’ orders to their tables, according to Insider. “While the robots are delivering…
An increasing number of companies are looking to automate as a shortage of skilled workers is expected to take a toll on manufacturers through 2030. Tokyo- and Atlanta-based startup Mujin, which develops AI-based software for industrial automation, believes that robots can improve productivity and safety. Today, the startup is announcing an $85 million Series C, bringing its total…
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug 11, 2023– Olis Robotics, specialists in remote monitoring, control, and error recovery technology for industrial robots, today announced that it has raised $4.1 million funding in a round led by PSL Ventures. Additional investors include Tectonic Ventures, Ubiquity Ventures, as well as several prominent strategic angel investors, including robotics pioneer Daniel Theobald, the…
NASA & SPACE NEWS NASA’s Valkyrie robot is beginning a new mission half a world away from its home at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. (NASA image) (NASA) – NASA’s Valkyrie robot is beginning a new mission half a world away from its home at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. As…
Industrial Automation: Who Leads the Robot Race? The advent of industrial robotics has triggered a wave of automation that is progressively sweeping across global industries. Countries that deploy these robots in great numbers are likely to increase their productivity and lower their costs of production. With this in mind, the graphic above from our sponsor…
