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Driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicles in development use multiple sensors for navigation, collision avoidance, and monitoring the state of the vehicle and the driver. These include cameras, lidar, and radar. Radar offers advantages in being able to see...

Demonstration of UVD robot disinfecting a hospital room. Source: UVD Robots ApS Blue Ocean’s ingenuity could be a silver lining in the COVID-19 crisis, joining a growing list of robotics and other businesses altruistically teaming up to defeat an invisible enemy. The...

Oriental Motor USA Corp. announced the DR Series, its latest compact electric cylinder motion-control products. The compact motor is suitable for products such as robots. The DR Series is a linear motion actuator that incorporates a precision ball screw into a stepper...

Modular robotics are currently a niche market, but the need for flexibility could propel demand, predicts one global market analyst. The post Modular robotics market expected to grow, says Future Market Insights appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

Robots vs jobs is a debate as old as time. MIT economist Daron Acemoglu recently added some fuel to the fire with his three-part series that puts a number on the job costs of automation. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) is now pushing back, calling...

While mobile robots for use in ecommerce and fulfillment centers have received most of the attention in recent times due to their sudden uptake, robotic fork trucks (forklifts) have been quietly and steadily growing in numbers, and represent one of the largest...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of life for people around the world, but reactions have varied in terms of individual behavior, governmental policies, and attitudes toward technology. As the debate continues over whether or not automation will replace...

The new version of Spot also features a Missions API (application programming interface), which provides a behavior tree-based system for programming autonomous actions. It allows users to fully integrate Spot with code for custom sensors and command sources. The post...

As restaurants look ahead to reopening after the novel coronavirus pandemic, they will need to maximize productivity, maintain food safety, and protect the health of both employees and customers. Miso Robotics Inc. today announced a partnership with PathSpot...

With demands for hygiene and workforce efficiency at an all-time high, grocery stores are turning to robots like these to better track inventory and serve customers. The post 5 robots now in grocery stores show the future of retail appeared first on Robotics Business...

Robots continue to play an essential role in the fight against COVID-19. Robots are assisting with testing, working in labs, sanitizing spaces, surveilling public areas, and helping fulfill supply chains, just to name a few examples. They will have an even greater...

While it may not hold the same glamor as Silicon Valley, Boston has become a hub for robotics over the past few decades. Boston Dynamics and iRobot are just two of the noteworthy companies that have found a home in the region.