Robotics Industry News

Swiss researchers develop wire-shaped motor for robotic suits

The “FiberMotor” is between one and three millimetres in diameter, according to an EPFL press release published on Wednesday. The development is described in the journal Advanced Materials. This content was published on Could…

Deliveroo is rolling out these delivery robots across the UK

News Food-delivery bots will take to the streets of Canary Wharf this month before rolling out in Milton Keynes and other British cities Written by Eloise Feilden Contributor, Time Out UK Autonomous vehicles are no longer a thing of some distant…

Former Tesla Optimus Lead is Launching an Industrial Robot Startup

1 Robotics Stock With the Kind of Setup That Built Amazon Millionaires

Amazon (AMZN -0.17%) built one of the market's great fortunes by getting in early on a massive technology shift. Now, Teradyne (TER -5.56%) is betting on an opportunity that could be even bigger: robotics and physical AI. The question for investors…

Delivery robots to begin delivering food on the streets of Nottingham

Deliveroo delivery robots are set to hit Nottingham streets as part of a new trial but campaigners have called for the technology to be banned. An exact date for the rollout in the city is yet be confirmed he robots are due to be rolled out in…

Roboticists showcase tiny, frog-like robot that can hop across wet surfaces and swim

The animal kingdom has influenced several robot designs over the years to solve fundamental challenges in propulsion and movement — from horses to insects. Now, frogs are the latest creatures to inspire roboticists. As seen in a new study…

Tesla Targets 1,000 Optimus Robots Produced Weekly In Rapid Production Ramp-Up

If you're familiar with the public failure of the Tesla Optimus robot from around a year ago, where the robot knocked over water bottles and fell over backward, you might be surprised to hear the project is still pushing aggressively forward. Elon…

Kraken Robotics Is Down 62%. Here's What a $5,000 Investment Could Be Worth if It Recovers to Its High.

Kraken Robotics (KRKNF +0.44%) has evolved from a small components supplier into a marine technology company offering sub-sea hardware and underwater intelligence services, and growing demand in defense and national security could unlock a larger…

SANDO' system ensures a robot's flight path will remain collision-free in uncharted territory

Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) could fly deep into the heart of a raging wildfire, avoiding sudden flare-ups and dodging falling tree branches to gather critical information for rescuers. But in this dangerous situation, the UAV could easily be…

Feather star-inspired underwater robot gets 3D maneuverability from only two actuators

Researchers have created an aquatic soft robot inspired by marine invertebrates called feather stars. The feather star robot is able to move through the water in all three dimensions, powered by only two actuators. The paper, 'Minimal-Actuation…

That Humanoid Fighting Robot Startup on Van Ness Just Got a Cease and Desist From the State

After a video went viral of an obviously dangerous cage match between a human and a humanoid robot, California state officials have ordered San Francisco-based Robot Entertainment Kombat to cease all such unlicensed cage fights. Robot Entertainment…

This $1599 smart monitor robotic arm has its own built-in PC, and its 27-inch 4K display will follow you around thanks to its 'binocular 3D sensor

The CyboPal ONE puts a 27-inch 4K, 160Hz display on a six-axis robotic arm that repositions itself to your posture It can be bought for as low as $1,599 on Kickstarter, against a planned $2,499 retail price in the future CyboPal assigns its…

De-Risking the Workforce Gap: Can AI and Robotics Fill an Immediate Need?

Most people in the construction industry highlight how risky it is to deploy new technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics while running projects. On a recent site visit, the project manager's first question wasn't, “What can…

More than 12,000 Cambs residents could have groceries delivered by robots

A Cambridgeshire town will see groceries delivered by robots in a new trial. Just Eat has expanded its autonomous delivery robot trial with Morrisons to deliver groceries to more than 12,000 residents in Cambourne. The Cambourne Morrisons is the…

Robot dog testing comes to downtown Detroit as part of Bedrock, Boston Dynamics program

Robot dogs will soon be making their testing phase public in downtown Detroit. The program is the brainchild of Boston Dynamics partnering with Bedrock Detroit. 'Spot' could be deployed for jobs like mapping difficult areas or go places not safe…