robotics Robotics Renaissance Takes Center Stage Ahead of Massive CES Show The robotics industry experiences a major renaissance as journalists and enthusiasts prepare for a CES event expected to feature a record number of robotic innovations. However, experts warn that the consumer space remains flooded with overhyped and unreliable machines.
aerones Wind Turbine Cleaning Robot Startup Aerones Raises Nearly $39 Million Aerones secures $38.9 million to scale its remote-operated robots that wash and inspect wind turbines, replacing dangerous human work.
robotics UC Berkeley Professor Highlights AI and Warehouse Robotics as Top 2022 Trends Robotics expert Ken Goldberg points to large language models, Tesla's pivot, and widespread warehouse automation as the defining industry developments of the year. He also predicts that robots-as-a-service models will make the technology accessible to more businesses in 2023.
automation MIT Study Reveals Automation Drives Significant U.S. Wage Inequality New research from MIT and Boston University shows automation reduces wages for workers without high school degrees, directly fueling the growing income gap in America.
amazon Amazon Streamlines Robotics Division Amid Growing Economic Pressures Amazon showcases its massive Massachusetts robotics facility while quietly consolidating various robotic projects to navigate tough economic times.
argo ai Ford and VW Absorb Argo AI as Autonomous Startup Shuts Down Backed by Ford and Volkswagen, autonomous vehicle startup Argo AI closes its doors after failing to attract new investors. The automakers are absorbing the company's technology and offering positions to some of its 2,000 employees.
jasper Cooking Robot Startup Jasper Pivots to Direct-to-Consumer Meal Service After struggling to sell its automation tech to food service companies, Jasper now runs robotic kitchens inside residential buildings. The startup charges residents a subscription fee to provide freshly assembled gourmet meals without delivery inefficiencies.
rif robotics RIF Robotics Builds AI System to Organize Surgical Equipment RIF Robotics develops an AI-driven robotic arm that identifies, classifies, and organizes surgical tools to save hospitals time and money. The startup aims to relieve healthcare workers of tedious sterile processing tasks so they can focus on patient care.
ally robotics Ally Robotics Builds No-Code Robot Arm for Non-Programmers Ally Robotics creates a no-code hardware and software system that lets users train robot arms without programming experience. The startup secures a major $30 million deal with Miso Robotics.
google Google AI Robot Masters 340-Hit Ping-Pong Rally Using Hybrid Learning Google researchers develop a table tennis robot that completes a 340-hit rally by combining virtual simulations with real-world human data. The project aims to advance AI systems that safely cooperate with unpredictable human movements.
ai MIT Teaches Mini Cheetah Robots to Play Soccer Goalie Using AI Researchers utilize a reinforcement learning framework to train MIT's Mini Cheetah robots to block soccer balls in under a second. The same underlying technology shows promise for future offensive robotic soccer skills.
touchlab Scottish Startup Brings Robotic Skin Sensors to Understaffed Hospitals Touchlab is piloting its ultra-thin robotic skin in hospital settings to enable remote patient care through teleoperated robots. The technology allows human operators to feel pressure and 3D forces via haptic suits.
boston dynamics Top Robotics Firms Sign Pledge to Keep Advanced Robots Weapon-Free Six major robotics companies, including Boston Dynamics, promise to never weaponize their general-purpose robots or allow customers to do so. The open letter highlights serious ethical risks while distinguishing these commercial machines from existing government defense technologies.
john deere John Deere Aims to Lead AI and Robotics with Fully Autonomous Farms by 2030 John Deere is transforming its 185-year-old heavy machinery business into a leading AI and robotics company, showcasing a fully autonomous tractor at CES. The company plans to roll out a complete autonomous farming system for row crops by the end of the decade.
tesla Tesla Unveils Improved Optimus Robot With Opposable Thumbs Tesla showcases its latest Optimus humanoid prototype featuring upgraded dexterity with opposable thumbs. The demonstration highlights the company's ongoing progress in robotics and artificial intelligence.