Robotics start-up receives £1m for multi-terrain robot for environmental repair
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by Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale
13h ago
A Harwell-based AI & robotics start-up has received £1m as part of a contract with the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), which will see the company [...] The post Robotics start-up receives £1m for multi-terrain robot for environmental repair appeared first on Robotics and Automation ..read more
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Monolith and Webasto partner to deliver AI-driven EV battery testing
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by Reuben Henry-Fellows
2d ago
Webasto’s R&D team is using Monolith AI software to make its electric vehicle (EV) battery module and pack testing more efficient. Each battery module developed by Webasto contains at least [...] The post Monolith and Webasto partner to deliver AI-driven EV battery testing appeared first on Robotics and Automation ..read more
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Siemens and Bae Systems to co-create digital solutions for engineering and manufacturing
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by Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale
3d ago
Siemens and Bae Systems have signed a five-year agreement, which will see the two companies co-develop engineering and manufacturing technologies, especially those that ’embrace digital transformation’.  The five-year agreement will [...] The post Siemens and Bae Systems to co-create digital solutions for engineering and manufacturing appeared first on Robotics and Automation ..read more
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Tesla will be using humanoid robots ‘by next year’, says Musk
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by Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale
3d ago
CEO of Tesla Elon Musk has said it expects to be using humanoid robots in its factories by next year.  In a post on X, the CEO said the company [...] The post Tesla will be using humanoid robots ‘by next year’, says Musk appeared first on Robotics and Automation ..read more
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Rapid brick-laying robot to be trialled in Florida
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by Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale
4d ago
A robotic truck equipped with a 105-ft telescopic boom arm, named Hadrian X, has been shipped from Australia to Florida to demonstrate its utility in construction settings. Developed by robotics [...] The post Rapid brick-laying robot to be trialled in Florida appeared first on Robotics and Automation ..read more
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Italian researchers build robot dog with vacuum cleaner feet
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by Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale
4d ago
To address littering, researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology have designed a robotic dog named VERO (Vacuum-cleaner Equipped Robot) that can pick up discarded cigarette butts with its feet. [...] The post Italian researchers build robot dog with vacuum cleaner feet appeared first on Robotics and Automation ..read more
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Network Rail and Hitachi Rail to trial AI for hazard detection
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by Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale
4d ago
Network Rail and Hitachi Rail have initiated a 12-month pilot project on the East Coast Main Line, which will see automated monitoring technology being deployed to detect potential hazards. The [...] The post Network Rail and Hitachi Rail to trial AI for hazard detection appeared first on Robotics and Automation ..read more
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Compact programmable motion controller unveiled for ‘up to six axes’
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by Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale
5d ago
Maxon has introduced the MicroMACS6, an ultra-compact, programmable multi-axis motion controller designed for up to six axes. Measuring 55mm in length and weighing 26g, the controller was developed to enhance [...] The post Compact programmable motion controller unveiled for ‘up to six axes’ appeared first on Robotics and Automation ..read more
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US automaker opens parts DC featuring Swisslog automation
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by Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale
1w ago
Stellantis, a leading global automaker, has opened a new Mopar Parts distribution centre in Brampton, Ontario that features automation solutions from warehouse robotics specialist Swisslog. Spanning 513,000ft2, the new facility [...] The post US automaker opens parts DC featuring Swisslog automation appeared first on Robotics and Automation ..read more
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Standard Bots secures US$63m to support AI robotics programme
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by Reuben Henry-Fellows
1w ago
Robot designer Standard Bots has announced that it has raised US$63m (£48m) in total funding, with its recent Series B round led by General Catalyst with participation from Amazon Industrial [...] The post Standard Bots secures US$63m to support AI robotics programme appeared first on Robotics and Automation ..read more
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