The accelerator delivers equity-free programming and supports robotics technology entrepreneurs and technical founders through a 13-week program.

Electric Sheep won RBR50 startup of the year for its novel vertical business model, automating commercial landscaping.

Skyline Robotics has deployed the Ozmo window-cleaning robot at a New York skyscraper as it begins its global expansion.

Doosan introduced Dart-Suite with an integrated development environment that allows customers to create modules for their specific needs.

Selected as the “Application of the year,” the Brightpick Autopicker is a unique mobile manipulator designed for warehouse automation.

In August 2023, Apptronik released Apollo, the first commercial version of its bipedal humanoid robot.

Mujin claimed that its TruckBot system can unload up to 1,500 cases per hour, automating the loading dock.

FANUC produced one-millionth industrial robot in August 2023, earning it RBR50 recognition.

Toyota Research Institute, or TRI, announced what it said was a “breakthrough” approach based on Diffusion Policy to quickly teach robots new skills.

Boston Dynamics released a video showing Atlas performing a task at a mock construction site inside its Waltham, Mass., headquarters.

KUKA introduced three new mobile robots in 2023: the KMR iisy mobile cobot, KMP 1500P, and KMP 600-S diffDrive.

AmbiSort B-Series is the company’s entry into automated induction, middle-mile sortation, and reverse logistics.

The ULC Cable Splicing Machine includes tools capable of stripping back each layer of the cable to a desired dimension using precision controls.

Agility Robotics’ Digit was honored as the 2024 RBR50 Robot of the Year for being one of the first humanoids to enter commercial trials.

Advanced Construction Robotics IronBOT lifts, carries, and places up to 5,000-lb. (22,267.9 kg) bundles of rebar.

Symbotic’s modular automation system enables robot-to-robot handoffs for depalletizing throughout the warehouse.

Disney Research is exploring how its robotic characters can enhance the theme park experience for customers.

ABB Robotics released its first modular industrial robot arms in 2023. Its fifth-generation robots expanded the company’s range with four new models.

Glide, the flagship product of Glidance, helps visually impaired people move independently using sophisticated guiding technology and a unique mechanical design.

Slip Robotics simplifies trailer loading and unloading with its SlipBot ALR, a heavy-duty mobile robot.

In 2023, Rufus, first roofing system from Renovate Robotics, applied asphalt shingles three times faster than a human roofer.

Instock has taken an unusual approach to automated storage and retrieval systems with suspended mobile robots for retrieving totes.