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Rice Robotics partners with crypto game thingy company Floki to launch ‘companion robot’

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Rice Robotics, a Hong Kong-based robotics startup, has launched an AI-powered companion robot, the Minibot M1, developed in partnership with Floki, which is sort of like a cryptocurrency company or game which has cryptocurrency within it – or something.

Apologies, but we’re not sure what kind of company Floki is. It’s probably best described as an online games company. Or is it a cryptocurrency company? We’re confused.

Anyway, the robot Floki and Rice Robotics have launched will operate on the decentralized Rice AI protocol and integrate features designed to support everyday tasks and foster emotional interaction with users. [Read more…] about Rice Robotics partners with crypto game thingy company Floki to launch ‘companion robot’

Amazon Vulcan robot latest to join online retail giant’s 750,000 robots in workforce

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Amazon’s recent unveiling of its Project Vulcan underlines its position as a leader in warehouse automation.

Vulcan is a sophisticated robot equipped with a sense of touch; it features advanced force feedback sensors, can precisely handle a vast array of products, including delicate items, working collaboratively with human employees to enhance efficiency and safety within Amazon’s fulfillment centers.

This latest innovation demonstrates the online retail giant’s ongoing commitment to integrating cutting-edge robotics into its global operations. [Read more…] about Amazon Vulcan robot latest to join online retail giant’s 750,000 robots in workforce

Opinion: ‘Specialized robots – not humanoids – will dominate robotics’, says Exotec CEO

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In an opinion piece published on the Fortune website, Romain Moulin, CEO of Exotec, argues that specialized robots, designed for specific tasks, are more efficient and cost-effective than humanoid robots.

This perspective, also highlighted in the Fortune article, suggests that the future of robotics lies in purpose-built machines rather than those mimicking human form.

Moulin uses the analogy of a dishwasher versus a humanoid robot washing dishes to illustrate his point: “The dishwasher is faster, more efficient, and vastly more cost-effective because it’s designed specifically for one task.” [Read more…] about Opinion: ‘Specialized robots – not humanoids – will dominate robotics’, says Exotec CEO

Amazon unveils Project Vulcan: A ‘fundamental leap forward in robotics’ with a sense of touch

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Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer and one of the world’s biggest users of robotics technology, has recently unveiled Project Vulcan – a new robot designed to work alongside human employees in its warehouses and fulfillment centers.

This innovative robot is equipped with “force feedback sensors” at the end of its arm and grabbing tool, giving it a sense of touch.

This allows Vulcan to understand and control the amount of force it applies when pushing or grabbing items, enabling it to handle a wide range of products, including fragile ones, without causing damage. [Read more…] about Amazon unveils Project Vulcan: A ‘fundamental leap forward in robotics’ with a sense of touch

Top 10 robotic camera systems: Lights, robots, action!

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The world of film and television production is in constant evolution, driven by the need for greater efficiency, creative flexibility, and the ability to capture increasingly dynamic and complex shots.

One area experiencing significant growth is the adoption of robotic camera systems.

From automated studio setups to remotely operated rigs on location, these technologies are transforming how content is created. [Read more…] about Top 10 robotic camera systems: Lights, robots, action!

John Deere: Harvesting the future – automation, autonomy, and the investor landscape

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Our recent article, Deere unveils new combine harvester with ‘expanded advanced automation’, became one of our most-read pieces in the past few months.

This probably underscores a strong public interest in the intersection between agricultural tradition and cutting-edge technology that is capturing the attention of both farmers and, increasingly, investors.

Deere & Co. (DE), listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), currently trades around $481. As of early May 2025, its market capitalization stands at approximately $130-131 billion. [Read more…] about John Deere: Harvesting the future – automation, autonomy, and the investor landscape

Neochromosome and Opentrons develops new robotic system for antibody discovery

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New platform integrates yeast-based synthetic biology and robotics to streamline antibody discovery, ‘eliminating lengthy steps and significantly reducing costs’ compared to traditional outsourcing

Opentrons Labworks, a lab automation company with more than 10,000 robotic systems deployed, and Neochromosome, its subsidiary specializing in products unlocked through genome-scale cell engineering, have unveiled the Opentrons Flex neoSwitch Workstation powered by the Neochromosome neoSwitch platform for in-house antibody discovery.

The Workstation enables labs to automate critical steps of the neoSwitch antibody discovery workflow, including high throughput purification of binders for rapid characterization.

By combining the ease-of-use of the Flex workstation with the turnkey neoSwitch platform, it is now straightforward to onboard yeast-based antibody discovery and unlock cost and time savings up to ten-fold relative to conventional outsourcing. [Read more…] about Neochromosome and Opentrons develops new robotic system for antibody discovery

ABB Robotics to showcase ‘full-scale’ OmniCore controller at Automate 2025

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ABB Robotics will unveil a powerful lineup of robotic demos at Automate 2025, May 12-15 at Huntington Place in Detroit (Main Booth #2632; Education Pavilion #8614), showcasing its new OmniCore controller – a transformative control platform delivering faster, more precise and more autonomous automation across ABB’s entire robot portfolio.

This will be the first full-scale US debut of OmniCore, which streamlines installation and programming while boosting performance.

Developed through a $170 million investment, OmniCore is ABB’s most advanced control platform yet, a unique, single architecture that integrates ABB Robotics’ complete range of hardware and software, for flexible, future-ready automation. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics to showcase ‘full-scale’ OmniCore controller at Automate 2025

Piaggio Fast Forward launches Star Wars-themed cargo-carrying robot

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Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), the robotics company backed by the maker of the iconic Vespa scooter, has unveiled a special-edition Star Wars-licensed version of its gitamini robot – dubbed G1T4-M1N1.

Inspired by the beloved droids of the Star Wars galaxy, G1T4-M1N1 fuses sci-fi flair with real-world utility.

The autonomous cargo-carrying robot features a distinctive astromech-style design, interactive Star Wars-themed audio responses, and enhanced app integration, making it both a collector’s item and a functional sidekick for everyday adventures. [Read more…] about Piaggio Fast Forward launches Star Wars-themed cargo-carrying robot

Five robotic systems that can paint like human artists

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The intersection of robotics and art is producing increasingly fascinating results, blurring the lines between human creativity and machine capabilities.

While industrial robots have long been adept at precise, repetitive tasks like automotive painting, a new generation of robotic arms is emerging with the ability to create art in a manner reminiscent of human painters.

These machines are not simply following pre-programmed paths; they are learning, adapting, and producing unique artistic expressions that challenge our perceptions of creativity itself. [Read more…] about Five robotic systems that can paint like human artists