Robotics news covering industrial automation, humanoid robots, autonomous systems, and advances in robotic technology.
Swiss firm Embodied AI introduced AIR, a humanoid robot built for safe collaboration with human workers on manufacturing lines. Developed in just nine months, the wheeled, tendon-driven robot is undergoing testing with global manufacturers and aims to assist with repetitive manual tasks.
Shares of Agility Robotics dropped 18% in early trading on Thursday following its historic Nasdaq debut as the first US humanoid robotics IPO. The stock fell to $9.20 despite backing from Nvidia and Amazon, reflecting investor concern over the company's $168 million loss on minimal sales last year.
The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow has become the first hospital globally to dedicate a surgical robot exclusively to paediatric care. Funded by a £1.5m donation, the Versius Plus system aims to enhance precision during keyhole surgeries for complex conditions while reducing patient pain and scarring for young patients.
Tombot introduced Jenny, a six-and-a-half-pound robotic dog approved by the FDA, at a Gerontological Society of America conference in Maryland. Designed to mimic a yellow lab, the device helps seniors with dementia manage anxiety through emotional biofeedback.
The Seattle Times reports on Allen Institute for AI's ToyBlocks initiative, which uses virtual simulations to train robot arms. The commentary argues this approach replaces costly human-guided training with scalable automated learning, potentially transforming how AI-powered robots acquire physical dexterity.
Toyota Motor Corp. created a new robotics department led by Takefumi Shiga to streamline robot development and deployment. This consolidation aligns the Japanese automaker with global rivals investing heavily in robotic technology.
Serve Robotics introduced Physical AI Services, a new business line selling connectivity and data tools to other robot developers. The launch coincides with the company's third-quarter earnings report and includes products like Serve Link for offline AI intelligence access.
oToBrite has formed a partnership with Yuan High-Tech Development to integrate its 3D binocular stereo vision camera modules with the NVIDIA Jetson Thor platform. The joint effort seeks to provide comprehensive vision solutions for the growing robotics and autonomous vehicle sectors.