A custom hexapod automates metrology processes in the DM401 DYMACO dimensional measuring machine. Source: DYMACO Automotive manufacturers are placing more demands on the performance of headlights, driving suppliers to the precision and productivity benefits of automation. A novel compact machine, designed by DYMACO Group SRL, uses a hexapod, six-axis parallel-positioning and alignment system to provide […]

MIT researchers have developed soft sensors using conductive silicone sheets. As the sensorized arm stretches and compresses, electrical resistance is converted to an output voltage that’s used as a signal correlating to that movement. Credit: Ryan L. Truby, MIT CSAIL Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced that they have enabled a soft robotic […]

The novel coronavirus has increased interest in robots, drones, and artificial intelligence, even as some testing of autonomous vehicles pauses on public roads. These technologies can help deal with massive staffing shortages in healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chains; the need for “social distancing;” and diagnosis and treatment. We don’t yet know the long-term effects, but […]

Waymo is suspending some of its autonomous vehicle programs due to COVID-19, which is the disease the coronavirus causes. The company announced it has temporarily shut down its Waymo One ride-hailing service in the Phoenix area, which allows the public to ride in self-driving vehicles with trained human safety operators behind the wheel, and its […]

In February 2020, Huntington Ingalls acquired Hydroid, which makes the REMUS 300 UUV. Source: Hydroid In addition to companies developing autonomous vehicles and healthcare robotics, startups working on aerial drones, logistics and construction robots, and underwater systems obtained funding in February 2020. This past month, The Robot Report and sibling site Robotics Business Review tracked […]

Mobile robots and drones can detect a person’s temperature for coronavirus symptoms. Source: Cheetah Mobile As the COVID-19 virus, commonly known as coronavirus, continues to spread worldwide, robotics providers are responding to public health concerns. Here are examples of companies responding to coronavirus. The Robot Report will continue monitoring efforts using robots, drones, and AI […]

Source: Metawave Metawave Corp announced that it has successfully demonstrated the first analog beam-steering radar for automotive applications. SPEKTRA is designed to clearly detect vehicles beyond 300 meters and pedestrians beyond 200 meters with a high angular resolution. The post Metawave demonstrates first 77GHz analog beamsteering radar for autonomous vehicles appeared first on The Robot […]

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said MassRobotics is a “great Boston story.” Credit: Tim Rowe, CIC Massachusetts is considered by many to be the leading robotics cluster in the world. That message was hammered home last night as 120-plus leaders of the state’s robotics community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of MassRobotics’ new headquarters. MassRobotics […]

Credit: Converge Robotics Group Tactile Telerobot integrates three primary products into its system: Shadow Robot Hands, SynTouch BioTac sensors, and HaptX Gloves. The post Tactile Telerobot brings human-like dexterity to robots appeared first on The Robot Report.

The acoustic gripper can move small objects through space. The software adjusts the gripper to the shape of the object to be lifted, and a robot arm transports the object to the target destination. Credit: ETH Zürich / Stefan Weiss Gripping without touching: that is the principle behind Schuck’s project “No-​Touch Robotics.” The technology is […]