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Founder of Maximo discusses how robotics is accelerating solar construction ↗
Maximo founder Deise Yumi Asami discusses the process of automating solar construction with robotics.
Weave Robotics launches Isaac, its first mobile humanoid robot ↗
Weave Robotics has listed the features of its Isaac wheeled bimanual manipulator robot for household and office use.
With new funding, Monumental plans to bring its construction robots to the U.S. ↗
Monumental acts as a subcontractor during construction tasks.
TerraFirma raises $115M to build robotic infrastructure for construction ↗
TerraFirma has developed a platform that combines AI-enabled software, a remote command-and-control center, and retrofitted heavy machinery.
Xpanner rolls out X1 Panel Lift for automated solar panel installation ↗
X1 Panel Lift uses existing excavators and a single workflow so solar installation crews can focus on alignment, fastening, and quality.
Lockheed Martin taps Machina’s robots for mission-critical missile parts ↗
Machina Labs secured a Lockheed Martin contract to qualify robotically formed metal components for the JASSM missile program.
Walden Robotics launches at $1.1B valuation for general-purpose robots ↗
Leading technology companies have invested in Walden Robotics, which emerged from stealth as it develops full-stack physical AI.
Agility outlines six recommendations for U.S. humanoid robot policies ↗
Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility, said the U.S.
Vicarious Surgical board seeks to dissolve company ↗
The board is asking shareholders to approve their plan to dissolve and liquidate the business at a special meeting scheduled for July 21, but said it can not predict how much (if anything) investors would recover or…
Icarus Robotics uses KULR technology to power JOY free-flying space robot ↗
Under the agreement, KULR will supply its KULR ONE Space battery systems to power JOY’s onboard systems on the ISS.
Key to Humanoid Progress: Managing the Power Behind the Robots ↗
Murata Power Solutions' John Quinlan on how advanced robotics converts, distributes and controls on-board power from battery to actuator.
NVIDIA shares how to evaluate general-purpose robot policies for real-world deployment ↗
RoboLab research powers NVIDIA Isaac Lab-Arena, an open-source simulation framework for large-scale policy setup and evaluation.
Ondas acquires DZYNE for $875.8M, expanding its defense capabilities ↗
DZYNE Technologies specializes in long-endurance autonomous aircraft, counter-drone systems, and autonomous effects.
Yaskawa America gets information security certification ↗
Yaskawa America said that independent ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification shows its focus on protecting customer information.
The Robot Report parent company, WTWH Media, rebrands as Arrowfly ↗
The Arrowfly name unifies more than 40 brands under a new identity built for the future of B2B content and events.
STEM education in the classroom, introducing BotBall ↗
Botball addresses STEM education with autonomous robotics, real coding, and a level playing field driven entirely by students.
Are suppliers ready for new robot safety standards? ↗
Suppliers that are well prepared for standard changes will benefit, while underprepared companies may face market access disruption.
Why robotics teams need virtual gyms before deployment ↗
To address environmental and task variability, robots can benefit from 'virtual gyms' to bridge the sim-to-real gap, says SoftServe.
How Path Robotics uses AI to optimize robotic welding ↗
CEO Andy Lonsberry explains how Path Robotics applies AI to welding, and UC San Diego professor Michael Yip discusses robot learning.
XTEND secures U.S. patent for autonomous navigation technology ↗
XTEND said the newly granted patent expands its portfolio supporting autonomous navigation, operator assistance, and mission execution.
AI² Robotics raises $735M at $3B valuation for wheeled humanoid robots ↗
Shenzhen’s Ai2 Robotics raised $735 million at a $2.8 billion valuation, backed by state, corporate, and financial giants.
ForSight Robotics’ road to performing a fully robotic cataract surgery ↗
ForSight Robotics' JASPER Platform assists surgeons with cataract surgeries, while still leaving the power in the surgeon's hands.
Calling all robotics startups: apply to RoboBusiness Startup Alley ↗
We're looking for robotics startups that are creating a full system, component, or software system to show off their work at RoboBusiness.
Rollon launches two telescopic rails with integrated magnets ↗
Rollon said the magnets deliver improved load management, smoother extension, and increased durability, even under intensive operating conditions.
Beyond da Vinci: Why versatile humanoid robots are the next frontier in surgery ↗
For the first time, teleoperated humanoid robots successfully performed surgeries during a UC San Diego preclinical trial.
Tickets, geofences, and 1M miles: The new reality of California AV compliance ↗
Guident CEO Harald Braun breaks down the new AV mandates in California mandates and how they will affect the driverless industry.
NVIDIA and Hugging Face bring new models and frameworks to LeRobot ↗
Hugging Face LeRobot is an open-source robotics library for training, running, and sharing robot datasets, models, policies, and workflows.
ENCY Software and Stäubli Robotics partner to simplify robot programming ↗
ENCY Software and Stäubli Robotics have signed a global agreement to make robot programming more intuitive, faster, and more accessible.
ABB Robotics includes vSLAM navigation in F712 autonomous forklift ↗
The Flexley Stacy F712 forklift uses vision to navigate, works with other robots, and complies with safety standards, says ABB Robotics.
Tesollo initiates IPO process while developing humanoid hands ↗
Tesollo, a South Korean robotic hand specialist, has officially begun preparations for its initial public offering.