Glide, the flagship product of Glidance, helps visually impaired people move independently using sophisticated guiding technology and a unique mechanical design.
At CVPR, NVIDIA offers Omniverse microservices, shows advances in visual generative AI
Omniverse Cloud Sensor RTX can generate synthetic data for robotics, says NVIDIA, which is presenting over 50 research papers at CVPR.
igus acquires Atronia, invests in smart plastics sensors for Industry 4.0
igus says its acquisition of Atronia will enable cost-effective series production of smart plastics for predictive maintenance.
ETRI develops omnidirectional tactile sensors for robot hands
ETRI is introducing a tactile sensor fits into a robotic finger with stiffness and shape similar to a human finger.
The inside scoop on food manufacturing with Chef Robotics
In this episode, we learn what’s new in the world of food manufacturing with Chef Robotics.
Sonair decloaks to launch 3D ultrasonic safety sensor for AMRs
Sonair has announced the availability of evaluation kits for a new ultrasonic 3D safety sensor to begin shipping later this year.
Tangram Vision creates LiDAR comparison tool
Users can compare maximum range, range at 10% reflectivity, angular resolution, and field of view for 28 LiDAR sensors from Hesai, Ouster, Quanergy, RoboSense, and Velodyne.
Stanford researcher discusses UMI gripper and diffusion AI models
Stanford Ph.D. researcher Cheng Chi discusses the development of the UMI gripper and the use of diffusion AI models for robotics.
Lumotive and Hokuyo release 3D lidar sensor with solid-state beam steering
The new sensor from Lumotive uses the latest beamforming technology for industrial automation and service robotics.
Forcen closes funding to develop ‘superhuman’ robotic manipulation
Forcen is offering customized and off-the-shelf sensors to aid robotic manipulation in complex environments.
Bota Systems launches PixONE force-torque sensors for robotics
Bota Systems says it designed its PixONE force-torque sensors to keep cabling inside robotic arms.
Advanced Navigation’s Hydrus explores shipwrecks in the Indian Ocean
Advanced Navigation recently sent Hydrus to the depths of the Rottnest ship graveyard, located off the coast of Western Australia.
Bota Systems to showcase its latest sensors at Robotics Summit
Bota Systems will be at Booth 315 on the show floor at the Robotics Summit & Expo, which takes place on May 1 and 2, 2024.
March 2024 robotics investments total $642M
March 2024 robotics funding was buoyed by significant investment into software and drone suppliers.
Project CETI develops robotics to make sperm whale tagging more humane
Project CETI is using robotics, machine learning, biology, linguistics, natural language processing, and more to decode whale communications.
NEURA and Omron Robotics partner to offer cognitive factory automation
NEURA Robotics and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies say their strategic alliance will make cognitive systems ‘plug and play.’
Stealthy startup Mendaera is developing a fist-sized medical robot with Dr. Fred Moll’s support
Mendaera is working on medical technology that combines robotics, AI, and real-time imaging in a compact device.
Bota Systems launches upgraded force-torque sensor for small cobots
Bota Systems’ latest multi-axis sensor provides a sensitivity level three to five times higher than the current SensONE sensor.
AMD announces Embedded+ architecture to accelerate edge AI
AMD Embedded+ combines embedded processors with adaptive systems on chips to shorten edge AI time to market.
KettyBot Pro will provide personalized customer service, says Pudu Robotics
KettyBot Pro’s new features include a larger screen for personalized advertising, cameras for navigation, and smart tray inspection.
The role of ToF sensors in mobile robots
Time-of-flight or ToF sensors provide mobile robots with precise navigation, low-light performance, and high frame rates for a range of applications.
Gecko Robotics, Rho Impact study how robots and AI could improve sustainability
Automated inspection of critical infrastructure can provide data to help multiple industries, report Gecko Robotics and Rho Impact.