Global Scans · Robotics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Innovation will enable every economic sector to harness the power of automation and robotics which are revolutionizing productivity and redefining the future of work globally. The Herald
• [New] Purdue Lunabotics will be one of dozens of college teams from around the country that have designed and built remote-controlled mining robots capable of performing proposed construction operations on a simulated Lunar regolith surface. Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Enginee
• [New] Tesla remains optimistic about the potential of humanoid robots which is expected to become a significant part of its business. India TV News
• [New] Robot sales could become a larger part of Tesla's business than its current main sales driver, self-driving electric cars. Hypertext
• [New] Billionaire Musk has said before that robot sales could become a larger part of the Tesla business than other segments, including car manufacturing. MarketScreener
• [New] MetaDog's commercial launch comes amid the Chinese government's prediction that advanced robots will be the next big disruptive innovation that will spur economic growth - similar to computers, smartphones and electric vehicles. UPI
• [New] Nvidia's foundation model for robots will help them understand natural language and emulate movements by observing human actions - quickly learning coordination, dexterity, and other skills in order to navigate, adapt, and interact with the real world. The Guardian
• [New] Over the next two to five years, companies say they will be most interested in sortation robots, robotics picking systems, robotic cube storage systems and case / tote transport robots. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Looking out over the next three years, 40% of companies hope to use robotics for truck loading and unloading, 32% for heavy payload forked / tugger transport robots, 32% for order / case picking and 24% for sortation. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Research note poses likelihood that by 2027, 10% of all intralogistics smart robots sold will be humanoid robots. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Startups such as Boston Dynamics, Apptronik and Figure have either developed, or are in the process of developing, humanoid robots that could be deployed in warehouse environments. Warehouse & Logistics News
• GR00 T-powered robots will be able to use the new foundation model to understand natural language, process environments, emulate human actions and quickly coordinate actions using AI learning models to navigate and interact in the real world. SiliconANGLE
• Advanced Robotics will establish a supportive ecosystem for Meltio's technology in Italy, collaborating with technology centers, machine companies, academia, and industry to drive business opportunities. 3D Printing Industry
• Humanoid robots that can sense their environments, walk on two legs and grasp objects in their hands - requirements that could see them replace humans in manual jobs - would be a potential game changer but progress has remained elusive. The Telegraph
• Advanced Robotics will focus on building a supportive ecosystem for Meltio's technology in the Italian territory partnering and driving business opportunities alongside technology centers, tooling machine companies, robotic integrators, academia, and industry. Robotics & Automation News
• ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics' global operations in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas. Robotics & Automation News
• A headless robot about the size of a labrador dog will be camouflaged as a coyote or fox to ward off migratory birds and other wildlife at Alaska's second largest airport. Tivyside Advertiser
• Agility Robotics said tests of its Digit mobile manipulator at Amazon's R&D center will initially move totes and collaborate with people. Robotics 24/7
• NVIDIA's initiative marks a considerable leap towards the actualization of the potential of AI-empowered humanoid robots to revolutionize industries and augment human experiences in the forthcoming era. SBS Swiss Business School
• Modern AI will accelerate development, paving the way for robots like Digit to help people in all aspects of daily life. MarketScreener
• By 2035, over 100 million humanoid robots will be operational across a variety of environments, including factories, distribution centers, offices, elderly homes, households, and more. Global X ETFs
• Last year, Sunnyvale, California-based Figure, which develops general-purpose humanoid robots that could work in different environments and handle a variety of tasks from warehouses to retail, raised $70 million from investors led by Parkway Venture Capital in its first external round. MarketScreener
• A recent demonstration by robotics startup Figure showcases the potential of OpenAI's ChatGPT technology in powering human-like conversations for humanoid robots. GizChina Media

Last updated: 29 April 2024