Robots and the balance of life and death

Technology advances at an unprecedented rate. New products and innovations are released daily, and over the years the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, notably in robotics, has become ever more prevalent and increasingly intelligent. These advancements are generally…

SoftBank Robotics Europe is now Aldebaran, part of United Robotics

Becoming one with United Robotics United Robotics Group (URG) is a group of eight European robotics companies united in one group. Under the group is an empowered ecosystem of 300+ qualified technology-inspired people, driven by a shared set of human values, focusing on customer…

Robotics partnership aims to shape future of hazardous materials 

A collaboration between two robotics companies is showing the potential of the technology to shape how hazardous materials are handled safely in the future. As EE’s TV advert recently demonstrated, the world of teleoperated robotics is constantly advancing. But beyond attention grabbing…

Integrating lidar and AI for automotive and smart city apps

Blaize has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Lidar solutions provider, LeiShen, for in-depth cooperation on the integration of Lidar and AI functions in intelligence applications for autonomous operation across a range of automotive and smart city markets in China. As part of the…

Reclaiming the robotics revolution

Until recently, the Industrial Revolution was largely associated with drastic engineering efforts that transformed global industry. Two centuries later, we are experiencing another shift in global manufacturing. Nigel Smith, Managing Director of Shibaura Machine, formerly Toshiba Machine, industrial robot supplier,…

How robots can help to keep people safe in the workplace

Over the course of the last year, robots have helped manufacturers protect human operators by achieving social distancing whilst maintaining high throughput in the manufacturing process. However, robots and automated applications can do much more to create a highly efficient…

Smart robot vacuum cleaner features mopping capabilities and laser mapping

Smart home appliance manufacturer, Proscenic, has announced the availability of its new M8 3-in-1 smart robot vacuum cleaner that can both vacuum and mop floors simultaneously. Featuring precision laser mapping technology and large suction power, the M8 provides a cleaning…