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Kuka robots serve up sushi and style at Barcelona’s new fully automated restaurant

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A fully robotic restaurant powered by Kuka automation technology has opened in Barcelona, combining cutting-edge robotics with culinary flair in what is described as Europe’s first restaurant of its kind.

The new venue, known as “Rob.A – The Robot Restaurant”, is the result of a collaboration between Kuka and Spanish robotics startup Areas, which developed the concept and integrated the robotics and software behind the operation.

At Rob.A, guests are greeted not by waiters, but by industrial and collaborative robots. A Kuka KR Agilus robot prepares sushi behind a glass counter, slicing and assembling with precision. Another robot shakes and serves cocktails. [Read more…] about Kuka robots serve up sushi and style at Barcelona’s new fully automated restaurant

LG launches commercial robotic vacuum cleaner for hotels

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LG Electronics USA has introduced a commercial-grade autonomous vacuum cleaning device, developed in collaboration with the Marriott Design Lab, which advances hospitality industry innovation.

The LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is available now to the hospitality industry following implementation pilots at Marriott International properties.

Michael Kosla, senior vice president, LG Electronics USA, says: “This is a prime example of how our collaboration with the Marriott Design Lab is advancing innovation for the entire industry. [Read more…] about LG launches commercial robotic vacuum cleaner for hotels

LG acquires majority stake in Bear Robotics

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LG Electronics has taken a significant step in advancing its robotics capabilities by securing a majority stake in Bear Robotics, a prominent Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in AI-driven autonomous service robots.

This acquisition aligns with LG’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the robotics sector, a key growth area for the company.

LG’s board of directors exercised a call option in January to acquire an additional 30 percent stake in Bear Robotics.
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Pudu Robotics partners with Burroughs to strengthen customer service

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Pudu Robotics, a provider of commercial service robots, and Burroughs, North America’s largest independent services provider of unattended self-service technology, robotic automation systems, payment and transaction automation, and connected IoT technologies, have agreed “a groundbreaking partnership”.

This “landmark collaboration” will redefine customer care for businesses across North America by combining cutting-edge technology with a proven service network. By focusing on reliability, efficiency, and expanded reach, the two companies are paving the way for more innovative and seamless customer experiences.

Pudu Robotics, renowned for its cutting-edge robotics, empowers industries ranging from hospitality and retail to healthcare and manufacturing with user-friendly and efficient service, cleaning, and industrial solutions. [Read more…] about Pudu Robotics partners with Burroughs to strengthen customer service

Top 10 best robotic vacuum cleaners: Smarts, features, and prices

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Robotic vacuum cleaners are becoming increasingly popular by providing home cleaning, combining intelligent navigation with automated efficiency.

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast looking for the smartest options or a homeowner seeking convenience within a budget, there’s a robotic vacuum for you.

Here’s an overview of 10 leading models, their standout features, and their prices to help you make an informed decision. The order of the list is based on a blend of perceived market prominence, feature richness, technological advancement, and price positioning. [Read more…] about Top 10 best robotic vacuum cleaners: Smarts, features, and prices

Panasonic tests its mobile robot vending service in Tokyo park

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Panasonic has been testing its “Pimto” mobile robot vending service, which uses remotely operated robots, for unmanned sales at a park in Tokyo.

The garden, located in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment.

With the number of visitors to Shinjuku Gyoen increasing, Panasonic sought to enhance the visitor experience while maintaining service quality by increasing opportunities to purchase products that convey the charm of Shinjuku Gyoen. [Read more…] about Panasonic tests its mobile robot vending service in Tokyo park

Pudu Robotics launches new industrial sweeper

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Pudu Robotics, a service robotics specialist, has unveiled its AI-powered robotic sweeper, the PUDU MT1.

Traditional cleaning in expansive settings like arenas, warehouses, and manufacturing plants is often labor-intensive and less efficient.

Available now for North and South American markets, and other regions around the world, the PUDU MT1 aims to revolutionize this with advanced technology, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Designed for large-scale environments the PUDU MT1 can efficiently handle cleaning regions exceeding 100,000 square meters, leveraging sophisticated AI-driven features to handle the unique challenges of large environments with ease and accuracy. [Read more…] about Pudu Robotics launches new industrial sweeper

Brain Corp’s autonomous robot fleet reaches ‘250 billion square feet milestone’

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Brain Corp, a developer of software for robots, says its fleet of over 37,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), powered by the BrainOS Robotics Platform, has now “autonomously covered more than 250 billion square feet of space globally”.

The vast majority of the robots which use BrainOS are industrial or commercial large floor cleaning machines (see main image), manufactured by other companies, such as Tennant and and SoftBank Robotics.

Brain Corp says the new milestone emphasizes the “global trend towards automation” as industries around the world increasingly move to intelligent robotic solutions to optimize operations and address rising workforce challenges. [Read more…] about Brain Corp’s autonomous robot fleet reaches ‘250 billion square feet milestone’

Richtech Robotics introduces ‘Scorpion’ service robot

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Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, has launched Scorpion, its AI-powered, single-arm beverage service robot.

Providing customized drink recommendations based on preferences and mood, Scorpion leverages Nvidia AI technologies to support its cocktail and wine tasting programs.

Additionally, Richtech Robotics signed a distributor agreement with Park 34 Liquor Store, under which the distributor has agreed to sell a minimum of 500 Scorpion units over five years, followed by a minimum of 500 units per year annually. [Read more…] about Richtech Robotics introduces ‘Scorpion’ service robot

Google Might Be the First to Put Real AI in a Robot Body

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Robot technology is moving forward, thanks to heroic efforts by Boston Dynamics and various robot vacuum companies. But it seems like a gap is opening up between what chatbots like Gemini, Claude an ChatGPT can do, and the capabilities of physical machines. The former are writing symphonies while the latter are struggling to stumble across an empty room.

Incredibly, Google engineers foresaw this problem nearly a decade ago. Boffins believed that the invention of the transformer would assist with artificial cognition and improve language models, but they didn’t think it would translate easily into physical activity.

“This problem is currently dogging the household appliance sector,” says Vacuum Wars, a company that is always looking for the best robot vacuum on the market. [Read more…] about Google Might Be the First to Put Real AI in a Robot Body