Theia is a visual foundation model that the AI Institute says can distill diverse models for policy learning at a lower computation cost.
New Atlas video; climbing to new heights in warehouse automation with BionicHive
Discussion about the latest Boston Dynamics humanoid video and an interview with Gili Ovadia from BionicHive warehouse robotics.
Top 10 robotics developments of October 2024
In October 2024, large funding rounds, new AI product developments, and, of course, humanoids were drew readers’ attention.
Atlas humanoid robot shows increasing competence in latest Boston Dynamics video
In the latest video from Boston Dynamics, the Atlas humanoid demonstrates its mobility to work autonomously.
FIRA update; Practical Applications of Embodied AI and Humanoid Robots
We recap the the 2024 FIRA event and sit down with Russ Tedrake from Toyota Research Institute and Scott Kuindersma from Boston Dynamics.
Startups from Korea participate in MassRobotics immersion program
Startups from Korea gained mentorship, connections, and exposure to the U.S. market in the MassRobotics International Immersion Program.
Top 10 robotics developments of September 2024
September 2024 brought unique business deals, exciting events, and even the return of a robotics industry veteran.
Drone Week: Innovation in agriculture and hydrogen fuel
It’s drone week on the podcast, learn about the largest U.S.-based agtech spraying drone and a hydrogen powered, long duration drone solution.
Robot dog learns new tricks: Boston Dynamics unleashes Spot v4.1
Boston Dynamics has updated the Spot quadruped by adding more autonomy and sensing with its latest software release.
Women in robotics at Boston Dynamics give career advice at MassRobotics event
Women in robotics can advance their careers with agility, curiosity, and mentorship, said Boston Dynamics staffers at a MassRobotics event.
Top 10 robotics developments of August 2024
This month, five of our top 10 robotics stories were about humanoid robot developments or humanoid alternatives.
Counting inventory with Nokia AIMS smart drone technology
Paul Heitlinger discusses the new drone-based inventory tracking solution from Nokia.
No sweat! Watch new Atlas humanoid crush some pushups
Boston Dynamics showed its new electric Atlas humanoid do eight pushups with ease, showing off its strength and athletic ability.
RBR50 Spotlight: Boston Dynamics’ Atlas demos unique skills for humanoid
Boston Dynamics released a video showing Atlas performing a task at a mock construction site inside its Waltham, Mass., headquarters.
Humanoid robots need pilot studies to demonstrate utility, says Silicon Foundry
Silicon Foundry associate Lucas Tesler explains why humanoid robotics developers should conduct pilot testing well before commercial rollouts.
Robotics Invest discusses application and funding opportunities for the industry
Robotics Invest 2024 provided an opportunity for investors and innovators to communicate expectations and look ahead.
From the barn to the bar: AI powered robots
Matt Casella from Richtech Robotics introduces the Adam AI-powered robot, and Chris Padwick from John Deere discusses training machine learning for perception.
Boston Dynamics debuts electric version of Atlas humanoid robot
Boston Dynamics has retired the hydraulic version of its Atlas and will begin testing an all-electric humanoid robot in the coming year.
NVIDIA announces new robotics products at GTC 2024
NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang wowed the crowd in San Jose with the company’s latest processor, AI, and simulation product announcements.
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid handle automotive struts
Atlas demonstrates the ability to pick up and move heavy automotive parts.
Ddog project at MIT connects brain-computer interface with Spot robot
Project Ddog aims to turn a Boston Dynamics Spot quadruped into a basic communicator for those with physical challenges such as ALS.
Top 10 most popular robotics stories of 2023
In the robotics industry, 2023 was the year of the humanoids. They dominated the news cycle, and our most popular content was no exception.