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Humanoid era: List of all the most prominent companies building humanoid robots

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2024 may be remembered as the year humanoid robots proliferated to the point where there can be no question that they will – whether we like it or not – become part of our lives in the not-too-distant future.

While they may still have technical limitations even today, many of the previous obstacles have now been smoothed out.

Such is the interest now in humanoid robots, Honda may even bring Asimo out of its locker or wherever it has been kept past few years. [Read more…] about Humanoid era: List of all the most prominent companies building humanoid robots

Universal Robots to host ‘largest collaborative robot conference and trade show’ in North America

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Collaborative robots (cobots) are the fastest-growing segment of industrial automation with the global market forecasted a skyrocketing 20+ percent growth through 2028.

As the market leader and pioneer of collaborative robotics, Universal Robots (UR) is at the forefront of transforming the way cobots work, helping businesses unlock new levels of productivity, efficiency, and innovation, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

The company says it will hold the nation’s largest cobot conference and trade show, Collaborate North America 2025, which takes place in Novi, Michigan, January 28, 2025 and is free to attend. [Read more…] about Universal Robots to host ‘largest collaborative robot conference and trade show’ in North America

Mantis Robotics raises $5 million to develop ‘human-centric robots’

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Mantis Robotics, a pioneer in “physical AI” for robotic automation, has secured $5 million in new investments led by Emerald Technology Ventures with participation from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund.

This cash infusion will enable Mantis Robotics to scale its operations, enhance its product portfolio, and expand its presence in the rapidly growing industrial robotics market.

Mantis has entered the next frontier in robotics by creating the first adaptive, human-centered robots. The company makes industrial robotic arms that are inherently safe for human interaction, eliminating the need for costly and complex external safeguards such as fences or laser barriers. [Read more…] about Mantis Robotics raises $5 million to develop ‘human-centric robots’

Humanoid robotics set to ‘transform industries with human-like dexterity and intelligence’, says GlobalData

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Humanoid robotics technologies are set to transform industries by offering “advanced dexterity, precision, and human-like capabilities”, according to a new study by GlobalData.

These developments promise to automate complex tasks, address labor shortages, and enhance operational efficiency across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and service industries, says the data and analytics research company.

Saurabh Daga, project manager of disruptive tech at GlobalData, says: “The rapid progress in humanoid robotics signals a turning point in robotics innovation. [Read more…] about Humanoid robotics set to ‘transform industries with human-like dexterity and intelligence’, says GlobalData

Apptronik partners with Google DeepMind to accelerate advancement of humanoid robots

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Apptronik, the AI-powered humanoid robotics company, has entered a strategic partnership agreement with the Google DeepMind robotics team.

The partnership will bring together “best-in-class artificial intelligence with cutting-edge hardware and embodied intelligence, advancing humanoid robots that can be more helpful to people in dynamic environments”, according to the companies.

Jeff Cardenas, CEO and co-founder of Apptronik, says: “We’re building a future where humanoid robots address urgent global challenges. [Read more…] about Apptronik partners with Google DeepMind to accelerate advancement of humanoid robots

Starship Technologies survey says ‘public attitudes to robots have changed dramatically’

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Starship Technologies, a provider of autonomous delivery services, has revealed the findings from a new national survey of US college students. The company says the survey results show a “dramatic shift” in the way people view robots.

In 2018, a Brookings survey found that 61 percent of US respondents were uncomfortable with robots. In the new survey conducted by Starship, 91.5 percent of respondents said they would recommend the robots to a friend, and two-thirds (66 percent) felt more positive about the robots since seeing them on campus.

It’s not just attitudes that have shifted in a positive direction, as the robots are also having a positive impact on behavior. According to the Starship survey, nearly two-thirds (63.2 percent) said the robots helped them avoid skipping meals. [Read more…] about Starship Technologies survey says ‘public attitudes to robots have changed dramatically’

RobotLAB expands drone portfolio with Vision Aerial partnership

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RobotLAB, a robotics integrator, has partnered with industrial drone innovator Vision Aerial to expand the availability of its industry-leading unmanned aerial systems to businesses, government agencies and higher education facilities.

RobotLAB was selected as Vision Aerial’s preferred US dealer partner because of its deep knowledge of the business and education technology landscape, as well as its successful deployment of more than 10,000 robots worldwide.

Under the agreement, RobotLAB will add eight Vision Aerial products to its robust robot portfolio, including the Drone Surveying System, Construction Drone System, Solar Inspection System and Agriculture Drone System. [Read more…] about RobotLAB expands drone portfolio with Vision Aerial partnership

Exotec’s warehouse robots surpass ‘1 million bin retrieval and deliveries daily, maintaining 99 percent uptime’

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Exotec, a warehouse robotics provider, says its fleet of Skypod robots have achieved a major operational milestone, retrieving and delivering over one million bins to workstations on a daily basis globally.

Exotec says this achievement underscores its commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance solutions that improve supply chain operations worldwide.

Each individual bin fulfilment represents a robot retrieving a bin and delivering it to a designated workstation. Each bin can fulfil up to four orders, significantly reducing the time and effort it takes for warehouse workers to keep up with spikes in customer demand. [Read more…] about Exotec’s warehouse robots surpass ‘1 million bin retrieval and deliveries daily, maintaining 99 percent uptime’

Olive Young installs Libiao Robots to capitalize on beauty boom in South Korea

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South Korea-based heath and beauty retail chain Olive Young has recently deployed Libiao Robotics’ T-Sort handling technology in its new 33,000 sq m national distribution centre in Gyeonggi Province, bringing the retailer unprecedented levels of efficiency, speed and order accuracy.

Established in 1999 and now considered a market leader in the booming K-beauty sector, Olive Young operates more than 1,300 stores and is growing its online marketplace for its products at a considerable rate.

It has seen a rapid growth in business post-Covid thanks to its wide product range allied with an ethical approach to business. [Read more…] about Olive Young installs Libiao Robots to capitalize on beauty boom in South Korea

Robotics in Healthcare: From Surgical Assistants to Elderly Care

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Seeing technology as the most trending news topic has become routine for a long time now. However, with steady progress and developments made daily, the world is automating and finding new ways to innovate mundane ideas, be it in the health sector, education, finance, or manufacturing.

The intersection of robotics and healthcare is ushering in a new era of medical innovation, transforming how we approach patient care, surgical procedures, and elderly assistance. While healthcare robotics began as experimental tools, they have evolved into indispensable assets in the present day.

Early innovations only focused on simple automation. However, today’s systems integrate AI and precision engineering. This synergy enables robots to perform tasks once thought impossible. Let’s explore this in detail: [Read more…] about Robotics in Healthcare: From Surgical Assistants to Elderly Care