LUCID introduced the high-resolution 65-megapixel Atlas10 camera, which is equipped with Gpixel’s GMAX3265 CMOS image sensor.
Groundlight raises $10M for natural language powered computer vision
Groundlight’s $10 million funding round included participation from Madrone, Greycroft Partners and Founders Co-op.
SICK releases 3D LiDAR for mobile robots
SICK is launching the multiScan136, with a planned launch in the future for more products in the multiScan product family.
PickNik Robotics, Motiv Space Systems developing advanced manipulation skills
PickNik is integrating its motion software with Motiv’s robot arms to improve capabilities for space exploration.
Capra Robotics’ AMRs to use RGo Perception Engine
RGo Robotics, a company developing artificial perception technology, announced leadership appointments, new customers and an upcoming product release.
Researchers taught a quadruped to use its legs for manipulation
Researchers taught a Unitree Go1 quadruped how to use its front legs to climb walls, press buttons and kick a soccer ball.
Keys to using ROS 2 & other frameworks for medical robots
What is the best architectural approach to use when developing medical robots? MedAcuity’s Tom Amlicke will explore this topic at the Robotics Summit & Expo.
Destaco launches end-of-arm tooling line for cobots
Destaco’s cobot tooling solutions are designed for gripping, palletizing, machine tending, tool changing, and tool extension applications.
Clearpath Robotics announces Husky Observer
Clearpath Robotics announced Husky Observer, a fully integrated system designed to accelerate inspection solutions.
MIT ‘traffic cop’ algorithm helps drones stay on task
MIT developed a method for tailoring any wireless network to handle a large load of time-sensitive data from various sources.
FAULHABER’s linear actuator series offers high performance in compact dimensions
FAULHABER’s new L linear actuator product family offers a turnkey solution for a broad range of applications.
Software development for autonomous vehicles from APEX.AI
This episode of The Robot Report Podcast features an interview with APEX.AI co-founder Dejan Pangercic on software development for autonomous vehicles.
Luxonis releases DepthAI ROS driver
Luxonis announced the release of its newest DepthAI ROS driver for its stereo depth OAK cameras.
CaPow Raises $7.5 Million Seed Round
CaPow’s autonomous, battery-free, high-power energy eco-system frees robots from harmful Lithium-Ion batteries. Without robot downtime for charging, the company’s method reduces CapEx, OpEx, and carbon footprint.
ASTM developing standard for robot end-effectors
ASTM International announced that its developing a standard based on the grasp strength of robot end-effectors.
Canonical makes real-time Ubuntu generally available
Real-time Ubuntu provides a deterministic response to an external event, minimizing the response time guarantee within a specified deadline.
LiDAR makers Ouster, Velodyne complete merger
The combined company has an intellectual property portfolio with 173 granted and 504 pending patents and a cash balance of over $315 million.
2022 ROS 2 metrics report
The total number of ROS packages downloaded increased 7.45%. ROS 2 accounted for 39.82% of all ROS downloads in 2022.
Rapid Robotics to offer Yaskawa industrial robots
Rapid Robotics is now integrated with the entire Yaskawa robotics portfolio, and can deliver more speed and higher payload robots.
Harmonic Drive launches HPF series of hollow shaft gear units
The HPF hollow shaft gear unit series from Harmonic Drive is suitable for a range of industrial applications, including robotics.
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Stretch unload a DHL trailer
Strech’s first commercial application is with DHL Supply Chain, a company that Boston Dynamics has been collaborating with since 2018.
Cepton raises $100M for LiDAR sensors
Silicon Valley-based Cepton offers a range of LiDAR sensors, including the Vista-X family of automotive-grade LiDARs and Sora-X family of industrial-grade LiDARs.