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WEB4 days ago · 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. The Robot Report provides robotics news, research, analysis and investment tracking for engineers, technology, and business professionals.
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WEB4 days ago · Humanoid robotics developers must pick which problems to solve, says NVIDIA. NVIDIA, which provides tools to accelerate design and testing for humanoid robots, explains what we should expect from developers and AI. All the latest robotics news, research and analysis from The Robot Report, focusing …
Revolutionizing Manufacturing: How Robots Boost Productivity, …
WEBJul 1, 2023 · For example, a study by the International Federation of Robotics found that in the automotive industry, the use of robots led to a 16% increase in productivity between 2010 and 2016. Another study by the Boston Consulting Group found that the use of robots in manufacturing can lead to a 10% to 30% reduction in production costs.
10 Biggest Challenges in Robotics - The Robot Report
WEB9. Medical robotics with more autonomy. From minimally invasive surgery, hospital optimization, to emergency response, prosthetics, and home assistance, medical robotics represents one of the fastest growing sectors. But the challenge is building reliable systems with greater levels of autonomy.
Top 10 robots seen at CES 2024 - The Robot Report
WEBJan 13, 2024 · Hyundai PnD Module concept. Hyundai got my vote as one of the industry-leading mobility and robotics leaders at CES 2024. It is the parent company of Boston Dynamics, but at CES 2024, the Spot and Stretch robots played minor roles in Hyundai’s story. The company had multiple large-scale booths …
The ultimate guide to agricultural robotics - The Robot Report
WEBJan 1, 2017 · Cropdusters have the 3rd highest fatality rate among professions in the US. 90% of crop spraying in Japan is done using small unmanned helicopters. ResearchMoz, in a 1/29/2014 report, projects agricultural robot market size to grow from $817 million in 2013 to $16.3 billion by 2020. Thus the agricultural industry is in transition.
7 key robot applications in automotive manufacturing
WEBNov 14, 2019 · Here are several robotic applications that are crucial to an efficient assembly line: 1. Robotic Vision. A light industrial robotic arm with “eyes” can do more precise work because it can “see” what it’s doing. The robot wrist carries the laser and camera array that gives the machine instant feedback.
Figure 01 humanoid takes first public steps - The Robot Report
WEBOct 17, 2023 · Figure today unveiled its Figure 01 humanoid robot and demonstrated dynamic bipedal walking publically for the first time. The company has grown to 60 employees over the last year and includes engineers across AI, controls, embedded software, electrical, mechanical, actuator design, battery, integration and testing.
A decade after acquiring Kiva, Amazon unveils its first AMR
WEBJun 22, 2022 · Amazon first entered the mobile robot space in 2012, when it acquired Kiva Systems for $775 million. Kiva offered automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that could navigate a warehouse using a series of computerized barcode stickers on the floor. Now, a decade later, Amazon has announced its first fully …
Sensor breakdown: how robot vacuums navigate - The Robot Report
WEBSep 14, 2022 · Here is a look at some of the different sensors used in today’s robot vacuums for improved navigation and cleaning. Ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors. Ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) sensors work in any lighting conditions and can provide millimeter-accurate range measurements independent of the target’s color and optical transparency.