Robotics News

The Robotic Induction Station is intended to add efficiency and capacity. Source: Berkshire Grey As demand for fast, accurate, and affordable order fulfillment rises, robotics can play a key role in retail and logistics. Berkshire Grey Inc. today announced the general...

Until recently, many robots have had difficulty handling irregularly shaped or fragile objects for food processing or e-commerce order fulfillment. OnRobot A/S announced the OnRobot Soft Gripper, which it said can manipulate items including eggs, fruit, or bottles....

This drone is designed to compensate for wind. Source: Skygauge As businesses ready to reopen after novel coronavirus pandemic, industrial worksites have faced challenges with maintenance, staffing, and safety. Skygauge Robotics today announced a new aerial drone...

This square tote is larger than standard for automated storage and retrieval for e-commerce. Source: Attabotics While automotive manufacturing paused during the novel coronavirus crisis, affecting demand for industrial automation, e-commerce order fulfillment...

Relay is now being used in hospitals. Source: Savioke Demand for robots to clean or move materials has never been higher, but developers and suppliers should understand exactly how and where they can add value. Brain Corp, which provides autonomy to mobile robots, and...

BOSTON — Activ Surgical Inc. announced ActivEdge, a platform designed to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve surgical procedures and outcomes. The company said it will be available initially in the U.S. and next year worldwide. The post Activ...

iRobot has created a new division, iRobot Education, to house all of its education products and services under one roof. iRobot Education includes the Root coding robot, Create 2, a new iRobot Coding platform, and the company’s STEM outreach program. The post iRobot...

Albert Einstein famously postulated that “the only real valuable thing is intuition,” arguably one of the most important keys to understanding intention and communication. But intuitiveness is hard to teach – especially to a machine. Looking to improve this, a team...

The Mazor X Stealth robot-assisted spinal surgical system. Source: Medtronic The development of systems for robot-assisted surgery is difficult, with the need to meet stringent clinical requirements, get regulator approvals, and keep costs under control. Titan Medical...

The Temp Screening Assistant can help protect both staffers and visitors. Source: Misty Robotics As businesses start to reopen around the world after novel coronavirus shutdowns, public health authorities and employers are looking at techniques including contact...

The Violet disinfection robot is designed to work around humans. Source: Akara Robotics Among the robots responding to the novel coronavirus crisis are disinfection systems using ultraviolet light to kill pathogens. However, UV radiation can also be harmful to humans,...

Source: Fabric The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected retail in ways that are only just beginning to be analyzed and understood. Businesses have gained a greater appreciation for the potential benefits of automation, particularly for online grocery orders,...