Electric Sheep Acquires Traditional Landscaping
Electric Sheep is acquiring two commercial landscaping businesses; part of the company’s long-term strategy to consolidate the landscaping industry.
Electric Sheep’s plan is to progressively transform these two companies’ operations to include its autonomous technology.
“Our intent is to roll this up to hundreds of millions, to almost a billion dollars, in revenue and deploy at the scale of tens of thousands of robots because we believe that the next shift in robotics will have to happen with this progressive automation and reinforcement learning done up to that scale,” Murty said - https://brnw.ch/21wDr63
NYSOFA combats aging adult loneliness with ElliQ robot
Over the past year, NYSOFA has brought ElliQ to more than 800 New Yorkers to help combat loneliness, foster engagement and support aging-in-place.
Reports state ElliQ was able to reduce loneliness by 95% in older adults using the platform: https://fal.cn/3AGfQ
Top 10 Articles of July: All About Humanoids
🤖 July was the month of the #humanoids ⤵️
All of our top three most popular stories for the month were about humanoid robots, and so were half of the entire top 10. See the full list here: https://fal.cn/3AFcB
Waymo to arrive in Austin, TX
Look out, Texas ➡️ Waymo has announced Austin is the next city to operate its AV's.
Waymo’s team has spent the last few months testing its Waymo One system in and around downtown Austin to reacquaint the company’s generalizable driver with the city. The system runs on all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles.
Austin becomes Waymo’s fourth major ride-hail city, joining Metro Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles -
https://fal.cn/3Axnr
Waymo to arrive in Austin, TX
Look out, Texas ➡️ Waymo has announced Austin is the next city to operate its AV's.
Waymo’s team has spent the last few months testing its Waymo One system in and around downtown Austin to reacquaint the company’s generalizable driver with the city. The system runs on all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles.
Austin becomes Waymo’s fourth major ride-hail city, joining Metro Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles -
https://fal.cn/3Axnq
John Deere
Farmers are up against a monumental challenge: feeding a growing population with less available land, labor, and resources.
Robotics are the key to bringing autonomy and automation to the farm. Today, John Deere uses highly-automated machines to prepare the soil, plant, spray, and harvest. With continued robotic innovation, John Deere farmers can perform tasks faster and with fewer resources to provide the food, fuel, and fiber our world needs.
Read on here: https://fal.cn/3AtNx
Want to hear about this innovation in-person? Get your pass now and save $300: https://fal.cn/3AtNu
Explore the full agenda, RoboBusiness 2023
The RoboBusiness Conference is coming ⤵️
Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into navigating these challenges through a collaborative development approach.
See the full RoboBusiness conference agenda - https://fal.cn/3zWTt
Autocado announced testing at Chipotle in Irvine, CA
Introducing "Autocado" at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Irvine, CA ⤵️
Chipotle announced Autocado, a cobotic prototype that cuts, cores, and peels avocados before they are hand mashed to create the restaurant’s famous guacamole.
Learn more here - https://fal.cn/3zUi9
🤖 Humanoids ready to take first steps
🤖 Humanoids ready to take steps, Keynote Panel at RoboBusiness 2023
For decades, roboticists have worked to perfect humanoids, displaying numerous prototypes and working models. But now, the age of humanoids is just around the corner. Advanced functions will eventually include manipulating door knobs, opening and closing doors and drawers, and using tools designed for humans.
Register for RoboBusiness to hear more, read the full story here: https://fal.cn/3zRvv
Register for RoboBusiness 2023: Save Your Seat Today!
It's Time! Registration for RoboBusiness 2023 is now open. Early bird registration ends on August 18 at 11:59 PM (Eastern). Buy your early bird pass now and save money on full conference registration:
https://fal.cn/3zEw3
OSARO, Geek+ partner to offer pick-and-place system
OSARO’s pick-and-place robots are now compatible with Geek+’s warehouse automation system.
This partnership allows the companies to offer a one-stop system for warehouse fulfillment operations and boost the ROI of their ASRS and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) system.
Read more: https://fal.cn/3yrWY
Robot Hand can manipulate objects without seeing
Researchers from Columbia Engineering have designed a robotic hand that joins an advanced sense of touch with motor-learning algorithms, resulting in a robotic hand that doesn’t rely on vision to manipulate objects.
Read the full story here: https://fal.cn/3ycPu
“Revenue growth accelerated, and operating leverage improved during the second quarter, as we completed one system and initiated seven new system deployments" said Symbotic CFO, Tom Ernst.
Symbotic ends Q2 with $266.9M in revenue: https://fal.cn/3xWyH
7 Healthcare Robotics Startups
Here is a preview of the 7 Healthcare Robotics Startups Coming to the Robotics Summit & Expo on May 10 - https://fal.cn/3xSfg
🎙️Bonus Episode: RBR50 🏆
In this episode, co-hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman review some of their favorite 2023 RBR50 Innovation Award honorees, discussing innovation trends in robotics and what stands out as the state of the art in robotics development across the entire industry, from space robotics to your local grocery aisle.
Listen here: https://fal.cn/3xGn8
PickNik Robotics, Motiv Space Systems co-developing advanced manipulation skills
"We are really excited to partner with Motiv to advance ISAM capabilities with more capable robots,” said Dave Coleman, CEO, The Unstructured Robotics Company. “Our collaboration with Motiv aims to change what’s possible in future space missions, with multi-purpose robots augmenting humans in intelligent and collaborative ways previously not thought possible."
See how PickNik Robotics and Motiv Space Systems, Inc. are collaborating in the development of advanced manipulation skills for robotic arm software: https://fal.cn/3xtwd
“Carbon Robotics’ elegant use of #AI, computer vision, #robotics and #lasers is the only solution that enables farmers to reduce their most expensive line item – weed control – without damaging plants or the soil,” said Rob Freelen.
Learn more on how Carbon Robotics raised $30 million in series C funding to scale LaserWeeder platform - https://fal.cn/3xnG6
Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates had the opportunity to take a ride in London inside a Wayve autonomous vehicle (#AV) and gave his thoughts on the future of driving.
Learn more and watch the ride here: https://fal.cn/3xa4o
Robotics Summit & Expo 2022
🚨 ONE WEEK UNTIL the Robotics Summit & Expo, which supports delivering the next generation of robotics solutions & takes place on May 10-11 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
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#RSE2022 #Robotics #Summit
The Robot Report April 2022
The 2022 #RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards winners have been announced!
The RBR50 Awards are widely recognized throughout the world as a leading indicator of robotics innovation leadership and robotics sector growth.
More about the winners > https://bit.ly/3OSY89S