Fourier launches the second generation of its humanoid robot, the GR-2, and the accompanying development platform.

Fourier says it will provide a wider range of humanoid robots, exoskeletons, and other systems to serve diverse market needs.

NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang wowed the crowd in San Jose with the company’s latest processor, AI, and simulation product announcements.

Fourier Intelligence launched the first generation of the GR-1 humanoid robot and plans to start selling into a number of markets.

The round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and included support from Saudi Aramco P7 Venture Fund and the Yuanjing Vision Plus Capital. 

maxon Group and Fourier Intelligence today announced they are entering into a global strategic partnership. Fourier Intelligence, a Shanghai-based  startup founded in 2015, will use maxon’s precision drive systems for the development of its rehabilitation robotics systems. Fourier already uses maxon’s BLDC motors in its ExoMotus X2 exoskeleton, a powered lower-limb exoskeleton. maxon will now be…

Many of the most visible demonstrations of exoskeletons have been for assisting people with disabilities. However, limitations of weight, power, and cost have resulted in slow rates of adoption. In the meantime, the technology continues to advance, with industrial exoskeletons providing application experience. While the majority of today’s $130 million wearable robotics market is for…