Robot Technology Competition: University Team Advances Vertical Climbing Innovation
University robotics teams compete to solve vertical climbing challenges, developing adhesion and control technologies that advance automation capabilities.
Category Robot Safety
Safety standards, certifications, risk assessment
Dental Automation Robot Undergoes Clinical Trials for Tooth Procedures
Robotic systems undergo clinical testing to automate tooth procedures with sub-millimeter precision, but integration challenges and regulatory oversight remain.
Ensuring Humanoid Robot Safety Before Widespread Human Workplace Integration
Humanoid robots designed for human workspaces require hardware safeguards, testing protocols, and organizational systems that work together to prevent injuries before wide-scale deployment begins.
Tesla’s $1.4 Trillion Robotaxi Strategy Focuses on Miami Expansion
Tesla advances robotaxi deployment into Miami, testing autonomous mobility economics in a new geographic market with distinct climate and regulatory challenges.
Soft Robot Laundry Solution Rejects Traditional Humanoid Approach
Soft robots built for laundry abandon humanoid design in favor of compliant materials and specialized forms that protect delicate fabrics.
New Humanoid Robot Technology Combines Lifelike Features With Advanced AI
Humanoid robots now blend realistic movements and facial expressions with machine learning capabilities, reshaping how automation handles complex tasks.
Popular aibo robot pet will no longer be sold by Sony Japan
Sony withdraws aibo from the Japanese market, marking the end of an era for consumer robot pets and raising questions about the longevity of connected devices.
Robot vacuum manufacturer Matic set to raise prices 250 dollars September
Matic robot vacuums jump $250 in September as component costs spiral, but direct buyers get a year of bags included.
Autonomous grocery delivery robots create safety issues for UK retail chain
UK grocery delivery robots have struck children and pedestrians, raising urgent questions about their readiness for public pavements.
Industrial robot maker Yaskawa launches €32 million distribution facility in Slovenia
Japanese roboticmaker Yaskawa invests €32M in Central European distribution infrastructure to accelerate regional automation expansion.