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Robotics News . By Erik Nieves | December 31, 2024. The state of AI, robotics heading into 2025 The labor vs. automation debate, the importance of human-robot collaboration, market consolidation, and the fate of robotics foundation models are some trends to watch in 2025.
IFR World Robotics report says 4M robots are operating in …
Sep 24, 2024 · Robot installations in the Americas exceeded 50,000 units for the third year in a row, according to the World Robotics report. 55,389 units were installed in 2023, just 1% below the record level reached in 2022.. The U.S., the largest market in the region, accounted for 68% of installations in the Americas in 2023, said the IFR.
Robot dog learns new tricks: Boston Dynamics unleashes Spot v4.1
Sep 24, 2024 · Since its commercial release in 2020, Boston Dynamics Inc.’s Spot robot has evolved to become more capable at facility inspection tasks.In that time, the quadruped robot as achieved greater autonomy and an ever-growing set of sensor payloads. In 2022, Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Dynamics won an RBR50 innovation …
Top 10 robots seen at CES 2024 - The Robot Report
Jan 13, 2024 · AV24 rolls into the showroom. The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) had an impressive booth in the automotive hall of CES 2024, surrounded by well-known brand names. On display was a fully functional version of the newest AV24 autonomous racecar, showing off the integration of an entirely new autonomy stack in the vehicle.. The IAC has partnered with many of the leading automotive technology ...
Robotics investments near $1B in August - therobotreport.com
Oct 4, 2024 · Fifty producers of robots and robotics enabling technologies received funding in August 2024, pulling in a total of approximately $1 billion. This figure is on par with the $1.2 billion average The Robot Report has tracked each of the previous 12 months. Investment targeted to robotics companies for the first eight months of 2024 equals about $10.86 billion.
Atlas humanoid robot shows increasing competence in latest …
Oct 30, 2024 · Boston Dynamics Inc. released a new video of its Atlas humanoid robot today. The video shows the electric robot handling large automotive parts autonomously.
Geek+ and Intel launch Vision Only Robot Solution for smart …
Nov 4, 2024 · Geekplus Technology Co. today launched its Vision Only Robot Solution. The system includes Intel Visual Navigation Modules, which Geek+ said will drive the digital transformation of the logistics industry.
Red Cat wins U.S. Army next-gen drone contract over Skydio
Nov 22, 2024 · Skydio brings in $170M in funding. This latest news comes a little over a year after Skydio grounded its consumer drone operations to focus on its enterprise and public-sector customers.. According to the San Mateo, Calif.-based company, its drones are being used to put sensors in dangerous and important places to perform inspections, find missing children, and keep the military safe.
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2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards open for nominations
Oct 30, 2024 · The Robot Report is seeking nominations for its 2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. The RBR50 has recognized the most innovative and influential organizations in robotics for the past dozen years. Here are the winners from 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021.. Each year, a team of experts selects the most interesting and important robotics …