Eugene Demaitre

Array uses a LocusBot designed to pick from and to bins from warehouse shelving. Source: Locus Robotics CHICAGO — Locus Robotics is known for its goods-to-person automation, in which mobile robots assist human pickers. At ProMat yesterday, the company gave a sneak peek of Locus Array, a system using artificial intelligence and robots for high-density storage and throughput. “We’ve been working on this for the past several years,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics.

Neura says cognitive robots such as these MAiRA arms can learn to improve their performance. Source: Neura Robotics In the race toward general-purpose robots, developers are focusing on different parts of the technology stack. Neura Robotics GmbH has been developing “cognitive robotics” including collaborative robot arms, mobile service robots, and a humanoid. These systems integrate sensors, proprietary artificial intelligence, and other components, offering a unified platform for Neura to develop applications with its partners. The

ANYbotics’ ANYmal for industrial inspection was among the robots at the AI+Robotics Summit last year. Source: SCSP With a new administration in the White House comes an opportunity for new technology and economic policies. The Special Competitive Studies Project, or SCSP, last month released a memorandum for President Donald Trump to address critical technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence. “Securing U.S. leadership in AI and robotics is crucial for America’s economic competitiveness and national

Hivemind Enterprise enables the development of autonomous operations in GPS-denied environments. Source: Shield AI Shield AI, a provider of autonomy software and defense aircraft, yesterday announced that it has completed an F-1 strategic funding round of $240 million, bringing the company’s valuation to $5.3 billion. San Diego, Calif.-based Shield AI said it plans to use the funds to expand the deployment of its Hivemind Enterprise platform to OEMs, governments, and companies so they can provide

The Phoenix humanoid robot has tactile sensors for improved teleoperation. Source: Sanctuary AI One challenge of building general-purpose and humanoid robots is training them for dexterous manipulation. Sanctuary AI today announced that it has integrated new tactile sensors into its Phoenix robots. This will enable teleoperated pilots to more effectively conduct complex, touch-driven tasks with precision and accuracy, said the company. “Without tactile sensing, robots depend on video to interact with their environment,” noted Dr.