Theia is a visual foundation model that the AI Institute says can distill diverse models for policy learning at a lower computation cost.
Brain Corp fleet of autonomous mobile robots passes 250B square feet milestone
Brain Corp marked the latest milestone as deployments of mobile robots using its BrainOS cloud platform grow across sectors.
Researchers use imitation learning to train surgical robots
Researchers said the successful use of imitation learning to train surgical robots could eliminate the need to program robots with each individual move required during a medical procedure and brings the field of robotic surgery closer to true autonomy.
DeepRoute.ai closes $100M Series C1 led by Great Wall Motor
DeepRoute.ai announced strategic funding led by Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor to develop a full self-driving stack.
How Agility Robotics crosses the Sim2Real gap with NVIDIA Isaac Lab
Agility Robotics gives insight into how it trains its humanoid robot Digit in simulation using NVIDIA’s robotics tools.
Fulcrum provides inspection data pipeline for Cantilever analysis, explains Gecko Robotics
Gecko Robotics has developed Fulcrum, which uses AI to provide high-quality infrastructure data to its Cantilever analytics software.
Enduring the elements: encoder solutions for extreme field robotics
This webinar will explore how field robots are transforming various industries and how these robots are able to withstand harsh conditions for reliable operation.
ROAMEO specs revealed by AITX RAD as company marks 1,000 security systems
AITX RAD unveiled the capabilities of ROAMEO Gen 4, its autonomous security robot that will begin shipping in March 2025.
CynLr raises Series A funding to realize robot vision for ‘universal factory’
CynLr, which is developing technology to enable robots to manipulate unknown objects, will grow its team and expand its supply chain network.
Stanford Robotics Center partners with Stanford HAI for AI research, policy
The Stanford Robotics Center and Stanford HAI have partnered to explain rapid advances in artificial intelligence to policymakers.
NVIDIA adds open AI and simulation tools for robot learning, humanoid development
NVIDIA said its Project GR00T workflows and model tools, plus its Hugging Face partnership, will boost robot dexterity and mobility.
Standard Bots acquires READY Robotics’ IP to advance AI for robot training
Standard Bots says the intellectual property of READY Robotics will make it easier to build applications atop foundation models.
Physical Intelligence raises $400M for foundation models for robotics
Physical Intelligence is among the companies working to apply foundation models to training general-purpose robots.
Geek+ and Intel launch Vision Only Robot Solution for smart logistics
Geek+ expects these robots to work in factory and warehouse transportation, helping customers build agile, digital, and intelligent supply chains.
GelSight, Meta AI release Digit 360 tactile sensor for robotic fingers
Digit 360 deepens GelSight and Meta AI’s existing partnership and fosters a community-driven approach to robotics research.
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.
RBR50 Spotlight: evoBot offers unique design for autonomous mobile robots
evoBOT from Fraunhofer IML has a seemingly simple design that doesn’t resemble any other mobile robot on the market today.
Advantech partners with oToBrite to create low-latency AI for AMRs
Advantech and oToBrite said the joint system will enable high-resolution, low-latency AI for next-generation AMRs.
Doctor describes first robotic high intensity ultrasound procedures with Focal One, Unfold AI
Avenda Health’s Unfold AI is a multimodal AI decision support platform cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
China launches data-sharing initiative for humanoid developers
China’s National Local Joint Humanoid Robot Innovation Center launches initiative to promote data sharing among domestic humanoid companies.
MIT develops multimodal technique to train robots
Inspired by large language models, researchers develop a training technique that pools diverse data to teach robots new skills.
Path Robotics raises $100M to automate welding
Founded in 2018 by brothers Andy and Alex Lonsberry, Path Robotics’ goal is to fill gaps in the manufacturing industry, starting with welding.