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 […]
Large language models (LLMs) often require substantial computing resources that are usually met by high-performance hardware. These systems are built to handle vast amounts of data and execute the intricate calculations that power these models. The post Research Suggests Powerful AI Models Now Possible Without High-End Hardware appeared first on HPCwire.
For 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards [has] honored the most innovative robotics companies, technologies, and applications from around the world. This year we brought back three major awards: Robot of the Year, Application of the Year, and Startup of the Year. We added a fourth major honor: Robots for Good, which recognizes a […]
