Robotics today represent to programmable machines that are capable of autonomous or semi-autonomous tasks across industrial, commercial, and personal domains, often powered by AI. Here we focus on machines that sense, learn, and make decisions – including collaborative robots (“cobots”), mobile robots, service robots, autonomous vehicles, medical robotics, and drones, with AI enabling perception, adaptability, and context-driven action.
* GRASP introduces a novel gradient-based planning approach that enhances long-horizon planning in learned world models by optimizing actions and states in parallel.
* The method addresses the fragility of
* Stewart Miller's resignation as CEO of The National Robotarium highlights significant tensions between leadership and university administration regarding funding opportunities.
* The decision by Heriot-Watt University to forgo
* Provaris Energy has made significant progress in its LCO₂ tank program, shipping initiatives, and hydrogen projects in the Nordic region during the March quarter.
* The collaboration with Yinson on the
* Electromate's recognition as one of Canada's best workplaces underscores its commitment to fostering a positive company culture.
* This accolade reflects the company's strategic focus
* ABB Robotics has launched the PoWa family of collaborative robots, designed to fill a market gap for higher payloads and performance in industrial applications.
* The PoWa cobots are engineered for
* Carnegie Mellon University has launched a Physical AI Research Institute in collaboration with Fujitsu, signaling a strategic move to address labor shortages through advanced robotics.
* This initiative aims to create
* The pilot program by Accenture, Vodafone, and SAP aims to integrate humanoid robots into warehouse operations to enhance efficiency and safety.
* Humanoid robots are expected to reduce worker injuries, lower
* The resignation of the CEO of The National Robotarium highlights significant internal conflicts regarding funding and strategic direction.
* This leadership change raises questions about the future of the £7.5
* The resignation of the head of a prominent robotics and AI institute highlights significant tensions over grant funding and institutional priorities.
* This situation underscores the critical importance of aligning research
* Carnegie Mellon University hosted a groundbreaking event that united leaders from sports, investment, and AI to explore the future of sports technology.
* The “Powering the Future of Sport: A Draft
* A&K Robotics has raised $8 million in Series A funding to enhance the deployment of its autonomous passenger mobility solutions in airports.
* The Cruz robot addresses the increasing
* The development of MitoCatch represents a significant advancement in mitochondrial transplantation, enabling targeted delivery of healthy mitochondria to diseased cells.
* This method has shown promising results in restoring function in
