Academics across the world are working every day to create new technologies. Their achievements push the robotics industry forward, but bringing new technology from the lab into the real world is a challenge of its own. The post 4 tips to go from academia to a robotics startup appeared first on The Robot Report.

The use of blockchain technology as a communication tool for a team of robots could provide security and safeguard against deception, according to a study by researchers at MIT and Polytechnic University of Madrid. The research may also have applications in cities where multi-robot systems of self-driving cars are delivering goods and moving people across […]

The new five-year plan for the robotics industry is principally a good sign for China’s robotics industry. Whereas other parts of the Chinese technology sector have been hit by stricter regulatory measures in the past year, this plan highlights the ongoing political support for this field. The post How realistic is China’s five-year plan for […]

CubeRover, engineered by Astrobotic’s Planetary Mobility department, was designed to offer an affordable service used to carry and operate diverse scientific instruments and payloads on the surface of the moon. The post Next generation of moon rovers appeared first on The Robot Report.

2021 was a big year for robotics. Nine months into the year, the industry saw record numbers of orders, and growth in non-automotive industries. From autonomous vehicles to delivery robots to acquisitions and shutdowns, the year was filled with big developments. The post 20 most popular robotics stories of 2021 appeared first on The Robot […]

The robotics industry had its fair share of ups and downs and memorable moments in 2021. Here is a look back at our picks for the 12 most memorable robotics moments of the year. The post 12 most memorable robotics moments of 2021 appeared first on The Robot Report.

In the summer of 2020, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) entrusted the ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute with finding robotic solutions to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic and create a technical foundation to respond to future similar crises. The ARM Institute engaged with its 300+ member consortium to solicit project ideas, ultimately initiating 9 […]

With 2022 just underway, we asked some of the robotics industry’s leading minds to look to the future. Here’s what they’ll be keeping an eye on in 2022. The post 2022 robotics predictions from industry experts appeared first on The Robot Report.

Today, the Toronto City Council voted to ban sidewalk robots until the council has the opportunity to further study the effects they have on the community. The post Toronto City Council votes to ban sidewalk robots appeared first on The Robot Report.

Industry statistics released by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) show robotics sales increased 37% in 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. In Q3, North American companies ordered 9,928 robots valued at $513 million, up 32% and 35%, respectively, over the third quarter of 2020. Nearly two-thirds of orders (6,302) in Q3 came […]