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Deep Robotics presents its first humanoid robot and showcases new quadruped robot

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Deep Robotics, a leading embodied AI and robotics company, unveiled its inaugural humanoid robot model the Dr.01 at the World Robot Conference that opened in Beijing, marking the startup’s efforts to diversify from quadrupedal robotics into the thriving humanoid robotics space.

During the five-day event, which runs through August 25, Hangzhou-based Deep Robotics also demonstrates a series of capabilities of its Embodied AI-powered quadrupedal robot.

Through AI and big data training, future humanoid robots are expected to assist humans in performing repetitive, high-precision tasks, safeguard personnel safety in hazardous environments, enhance human productivity in industrial settings, and improve the quality of life at home.

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Flexiv unveils ‘Moonlight’ adaptive delta robot

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Flexiv, a provider of general-purpose robotic solutions, collaborated with O-DEAR, a Taiwanese automation supplier and integrator, during the recent Taipei International Robotics and Automation Show (TAiROS).

The event, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall, marked the debut of Flexiv’s groundbreaking “Moonlight” three-axis parallel adaptive robot for the first time within Taiwan.

O-DEAR, working closely with Flexiv, showcased a range of innovative applications, including Flexiv’s ball balancing demo, FPC connection application, and Flexiv’s massage application that precisely replicates the techniques of a trained masseur. [Read more…] about Flexiv unveils ‘Moonlight’ adaptive delta robot

Yarbo launches modular ‘yard robot’ that can mow the lawn and clear the snow

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Yarbo, which describes itself as “the world’s first year-round multipurpose intelligent yard robot”, says its new 2024 model is now available for pre-order. This launches the latest advancements in automated outdoor power equipment for addressing tedious yard tasks and improving lawn care experiences.

Yarbo is the most innovative modular yard robot on the market. Its versatility allows it to be a lawn mower, snow blower, leaf blower, safety patrol robot, yard assistant and more with its different modules that can meet over 20 different yard care demands throughout the year.

For the first time, all yard maintenance is completely autonomous for users. Yarbo created patented and enhanced PPVS technology for precise navigation capabilities. [Read more…] about Yarbo launches modular ‘yard robot’ that can mow the lawn and clear the snow

Bearings for Robot Arms: The Complete Guide

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Bearings assist in the movement of the robot’s arms. The movements would otherwise be jerky, inaccurate and unreliable without the function of these components.

These items though small helps reduce the force of friction between two or more parts whist moving making the robotic systems to be accurate and last longer.

Industrial robotics has been advancing with interdisciplinary knowledge of different engineering branches and the use of modern materials. Picking up the right bearing can transform the performance of the robot’s arms from increased velocity to increased durability. [Read more…] about Bearings for Robot Arms: The Complete Guide

Figure AI unveils new humanoid robot with ‘three times’ more computing power than it had before

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Humanoid robotics startup Figure AI reveals new robot using Nvidia Isaac Sim for synthetic data and generative AI models trained on Nvidia accelerated computing for real-time inference

Silicon Valley’s Figure AI has taken the wraps off of its next-generation Figure 02 conversational humanoid robot that taps into Nvidia Omniverse and Nvidia GPUs for fully autonomous tasks.

Figure said it recently tested Figure 02 for data collection and use-case training at BMW Group’s Spartanburg, South Carolina, production line. [Read more…] about Figure AI unveils new humanoid robot with ‘three times’ more computing power than it had before

Epson Robots expands 6-axis robot range

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Epson Robots has expanded its 6-axis robot lineup with the new C-B Series powered by the RC700E controller with integrated SafeSense technology.

The series includes the C4B, C4LB, C8LB, C8XLB, and C12XLB. Designed for precision and efficiency, these models cater to a wide range of automation needs, ensuring top performance in various industrial environments.

Leveraging four decades of expertise, the C-B Series offers next-level performance and flexibility in a compact footprint. It features advanced GyroPlus vibration reduction technology for fast production speeds and smooth motion control. [Read more…] about Epson Robots expands 6-axis robot range

Nvidia accelerates humanoid robotics development on ‘global scale’

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To accelerate humanoid development on “a global scale”, Nvidia is providing the world’s leading robot manufacturers, AI model developers and software makers with a suite of services, models and computing platforms to develop, train and build the next generation of humanoid robotics.

Among the offerings are new Nvidia NIM microservices and frameworks for robot simulation and learning, the Nvidia OSMO orchestration service for running multi-stage robotics workloads, and an AI- and simulation-enabled teleoperation workflow that allows developers to train robots using small amounts of human demonstration data.

“The next wave of AI is robotics and one of the most exciting developments is humanoid robots,” says Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia. “We’re advancing the entire Nvidia robotics stack, opening access for worldwide humanoid developers and companies to use the platforms, acceleration libraries and AI models best suited for their needs.” [Read more…] about Nvidia accelerates humanoid robotics development on ‘global scale’

Vayu Robotics launches ‘world’s first’ on-road delivery robot powered by AI robotics foundation models

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Consumers rely on e-commerce platforms to deliver groceries, electronics, apparel and more everyday. And while the number of deliveries is skyrocketing – by 2027, 23 percent of American retail purchases are expected to take place online – cost per delivery remains stubbornly high.

In a move to slash the cost of e-commerce deliveries, Vayu Robotics has released what it says is “the world’s first on-road delivery robot that combines the power of modern AI foundation models with lidar-less, low-cost passive sensors’.

Traditional mobile robotics rely on costly lidar sensors and software modules built to do one task at a time, leading to expensive hardware and fragile software unable to handle new scenarios. [Read more…] about Vayu Robotics launches ‘world’s first’ on-road delivery robot powered by AI robotics foundation models

Simbe Robotics unveils new technology to enable retailers to capture and view data faster

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As the majority of retailers embrace in-store technologies that improve business and store team performance, Simbe Robotics, a provider of robotic store intelligence solutions, has launched two new, cutting-edge product capabilities.

The announcement marks one of Simbe’s largest software updates to date and extends the value of its web platform – as the only platform with proven results at scale used by dozens of retailers across three continents globally.

The first solution, Simbe Mobile, is a configurable mobile application that puts Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform in the palm of store teams’ hands, offering prioritized inventory and pricing tasks, near real-time data analytics, planogram compliance and more, on any device.

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ForwardX and L’Oréal unveil mobile robot with built-in weighing system

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ForwardX Robotics, a provider of vision-based autonomous mobile robots for warehouses, has once again teamed up with L’Oréal following their successful 2022 collaboration.

Together, they have launched the world’s first case-picking solution featuring AMRs integrated with an automatic weighing system.

This groundbreaking system significantly enhances operational efficiency and reduces manual picking errors. It is now operational in L’Oréal’s first Smart Fulfillment Center worldwide, located in Suzhou, China. [Read more…] about ForwardX and L’Oréal unveil mobile robot with built-in weighing system