DETROIT — At the height of trade show season, Automate 2025 provided opportunities to see the state of commercial and industrial automation. From robot arms and mobile platforms to grippers, sensors, and software, as well as educational and technical workshops, there was something for everyone at the event. The post 10 robotics trends spotted at […]
The Spot robot is already conducting inspections in numerous facilities, and Boston Dynamics Inc. today announced the latest version of its software, enabling the quadruped to collect more actionable data. Orbit 5.0 allows operators to detect problems earlier, manage robots across multiple sites, and gain visual context over time, said the Waltham, Mass.-based company. The […]
A group of MIT engineers is working on robots to help address eldercare challenges in the U.S. The team has built and tested the Elderly Bodily Assistance Robot, or E-BAR, a mobile robot designed to physically support the elderly and prevent them from falling as they move around their homes. The post MIT engineers create […]
Unlike other automation, humanoid robots aren’t yet ready for widespread usage in manufacturing, said Ujjwal Kumar, ME, the group president of Teradyne Robotics, in his keynote at Automate 2025. Teradyne is the parent company of Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots. The post Automate 2025: 5 ways cobots and AMRs top humanoid robots appeared first […]
The nascent humanoid robots market offers a large opportunity, but uptake will be low in the short and medium-term, according to a new report from Interact Analysis. Despite the hype about humanoid robots and significant investment activity, the market intelligence specialist predicts market growth will be relatively slow, reaching over 40,000 units by 2032 with […]
Over the years, electronic chip manufacturers have been building more powerful chips to meet the demands of modern electronic devices. However, the explosive rise of AI has placed immense pressure on computing technology, demanding faster and more efficient processors to keep up. The post New Breakthroughs Bring Photonic Chips Closer to Reality appeared first on […]
The National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a powerhouse for computing in science research, enabling the work of nearly 11,000 scientists every year. Research powered by NERSC systems is helping transform our understanding of everything from fundamental physics to deadly viruses and paving the way for artificial intelligence […]
Looking to brush up on the basics of quantum computing? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has posted a mini primer that explains many aspects of quantum information science in layman terms. The post What is Quantum Anyway? Check Out NIST Primer appeared first on HPCwire.
A significant advance in the use of machine learning (ML) algorithms could accelerate fusion energy research. Previous research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has shown how physicists can utilize machine learning techniques to conduct their research, such as tracking plasma turbulence during fusion experiments. The post Berkeley Lab Boosts Fusion Research Using ML […]
As market analysts predict that up to 20 million humanoid robots could be deployed in industrial settings by 2030, igus GmbH last week unveiled its first humanoid, Iggy Rob. The motion plastics specialist said it designed the robot to support industrial production, service environments, and transport tasks. The post igus introduces Iggy Rob low-cost humanoid […]
