Despite the expectations of past science fiction writers, robots are still far from common in our everyday lives, notes the venture capitalist community. More than a fifth of the 21st century has now passed, and the worlds of The Jetsons and Lost in Space still feel like projections of a distant future. However, away from […]

2024 could be a year of building robotics momentum. Source: Adobe Stock 2023 was a year of great change within the robotics industry. We’ll see ripple effects from the latest booms in artificial intelligence and humanoid robots for years to come. Entering into 2024, a number of promising technologies and use cases are primed for […]

A team led by Northwestern University researchers has developed an AI that can design unique robots from scratch. The team gave the AI a simple prompt, to design a robot that can walk across a flat surface, and used the AI’s design as blueprints to test its effectiveness. The post Northwestern researchers create robot-designing AI […]

Computer vision is extending the human senses. Whether it’s allowing cars to drive themselves, automating production lines for safety and efficiency, or allowing us to unlock our phones with our faces, computer vision can help make human work more productive and accurate. The post How computer vision increases productivity and sustainability in agriculture appeared first […]

This image was created using Microsoft Bing Image Creator. Digital transformation is an ongoing process, so we can expect to see this year’s breakthrough trends continuing to shape society into next year. But how will these trends impact robotics and what can the manufacturing industry expect to see next year? The post 4 ways robotics, […]

Boston Dynamics has turned its Spot quadruped, typically used for inspections, into a robot tour guide. The company integrated the robot with ChatGPT and other AI models as a proof of concept for the potential robotics applications of foundational models.  The post Boston Dynamics turns Spot into a tour guide with ChatGPT appeared first on […]

Noah Medical’s Galaxy is a fully integrated surgical robotics system for navigated bronchoscopy. | Credit: Noah Medical Medical robotics continues its impressive march forward within mainstream medicine. From new applications to new technologies, the field demonstrated impressive growth over the last year. But there’s still incredible room to grow, and looking ahead in 2024, there […]

2023 was full of exciting innovations within the robotics industry. We’ve seen the rise of new technologies, and robotics developers have pushed the boundaries of what robots can do. At the same time, there has been a dip in robotics funding across the board, and some sectors have struggled to gain public trust.  Let’s look […]

The safety of autonomous vehicles has been called into question after incidents such as an accident last month involving Cruise led to a pause in operations, layoffs, and the resignation of the company’s CEO. However, development continues, and the Toyota Research Institute recently provided reporters a glimpse into its Accelerated Concepts program in “active safety.” […]

The global market for collaborative robots could reach $1.6 billion this year, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.12% to 2026, predicted Research and Markets. It cited the rise of smart factories and growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region. The post Cobots are primed to take over the automotive industry, says Universal Robots […]