In keeping with its non-profit mission, the MassRobotics Accelerator is a zero-equity program. The businesses accepted into the 13-week program will receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding.
Geek+ introduces mobile ASRS that can reach 40 ft high
The robot has already been installed in Geek+ customers sites in North America and Asia, and is under deployment for several global retailers.
Doodle Labs launches Sense interference avoidance features
Doodle Labs’ Sense aims to help advanced robotic systems that regularly encounter signal interference in the field.
Delta Line introduces its smallest frameless BLDC motor and more
Delta Line is expanding two of its product lines with the introduction of its 38BLF07 frameless BLDC motor and its Leo B2000 servomotor controller.
Gecko Robotics launches Cantilever platform
The solution integrates data from Gecko’s various robotic, fixed-sensor, and partner systems into a software platform.
Boston Dynamics turns Spot into a tour guide with ChatGPT
Boston Dynamics integrated Spot with ChatGPT and other AI models as a proof of concept for the potential robotics applications of foundational models.
Pittsburgh Robotics Network appoints Jennifer Apicella as Executive Director
Apicella has been serving as the Interim Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network since May 2023.
水下机器人冰架crev提供了一些见解asses
A research team led by Cornell University is using an underwater robot, called Icefin, to gain a better understanding of ice shelf crevasses.
2 Israeli robotics startup on the impact of war
Despite the challenges of the Hamas terrorist attacks, Israeli startup industry founders have shown resilience, doubling down efforts to increase sales and overseas staffing.
First commercial cases completed with Levita Magnetics’ MARS surgical robot
Levita Magnetics announced the world’s first commercial use for its MARS magnetic-assisted robotic surgery platform.
Mecalux debuts robotic picking system with Siemens’ technology
Mecalux’s automated solution incorporates Siemens’ SIMATIC Robot Pick AI technology, a vision software that employs deep learning algorithms.
Intel adds USB interface to new D456 depth camera
The D456 is the second IP65-rated camera in Intel’s D400 stereo product line, adding a USB interface option for easier out-of-the-box integration.
Skydio improves aerial imaging with uncooled thermal camera drone payload
The US drone company Skydio used the Thermal by FLIR program to make a better longwave infrared payload using the Boson+ thermal camera module.
Microsoft, Rockwell Automation to bring Gen AI to robotics development
The companies will add Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service into FactoryTalk Design Studio to accelerate time-to-market for their customers.
Boston Dynamics introduces Multipick for Stretch
This new ability, which Boston Dynamics calls Multipick, will help to improve the robot’s productivity to keep up with busy warehouses.
Building a full-stack robotics company in the age of large AI models
Electric Sheep Robotics’ Nag Murty dives into some of the challenges startups face when looking to scale their operations.
How computer vision increases productivity and sustainability in agriculture
Computer vision enhances agriculture efficiency, enabling farmers to manage limited resources and perform precise tasks, making farming more sustainable and productive.
New AMR safety standard available with release of ANSI/A3 R15.08-2
The new ANSI/A3 R15.08-2 was recently released and covers the risk assessment and safety standards for integrating and deploying mobile robots.
NVIDIA brings AI updates to Jetson Platform
NVIDIA has created a Jetson Generative AI Lab for developers to use with the latest open-source generative AI models.
Kate Darling on the future of robotics and AI ethics
Dr Kate Darling discusses her new role leading AI and Robotics Ethics at the AI Institute.
Cruise robotaxi permit suspended in California
The California DMV said Cruise vehicles are a risk to the public based on a string of recent incidents and that the company “misrepresented” the safety of its robotaxis.
Cruise, GM, Honda to bring AVs to Japan
The companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding to establish a new joint venture to provide a driverless ride-hail service in Japan starting in early 2026.