Robotics

Rosendin Electric tested solar module installation with robots it contracted ULC to build. Source: ULC Technologies Construction of photovoltaic cells requires heavy lifting, precise assembly, and repetitive placement at scale, making it a good use case for robotics. ULC Technologies LLC last week said Rosendin Electric Inc. has contracted it to design and develop a robotic system for solar module installation. ULC said its systems have already undertaken field trials on real-world solar construction sites.

Figure is building the Helix model and a data engine to enable a fleet of humanoid robots to learn logistics tasks. Source: Figure AI Figure AI Inc. this week introduced a real-world application for its humanoid robots and Helix model: package manipulation for triage in logistics. “This task demands human-level speed, precision, and adaptability, pushing the boundaries of pixels-to-actions learned manipulation,” said the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company. At the core of this application is Helix, Figure’s internally

The mobile robotics industry is experiencing a fundamental shift. Successful business leaders are making a decisive move toward advanced vision-based perception systems. The reason? Perception technology is not just a technical choice, it’s a decision that determines how fast and how far your robotics business can grow. Perception Technology: The Foundation of Success In today’s robotics landscape, your perception solution, which determines how your robot understands and navigates its environment, directly impacts the fundamentals of

In Episode 185 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre interview Dr. Kevin Dowling, managing director of The Robotics Factory, an incubator and accelerator. Dr. Kevin Dowling, The Robotics Factory Dowling discusses the role of The Robotics Factory in fostering robotics startups. He outlines the organization‘s three main programs: Create, Accelerate, and Scale, which aim to support early-stage companies in various aspects of business development. In addition, Dowling talks about the strengths

Justin Montes CEO, DeAngelo Marine Exhaust Inc. Justin Montes was previously director of quality programs and served as assistant to the president at DeAngelo Marine Exhaust before becoming its CEO in 2021. With his sister Jaclyn Montes, he is also co-owner of Advanced Waterjet Solutions, which specializes in CNC part processing with its abrasive waterjet cutting machines. In addition, Montes is a member of the board of directors of the Marine Industries Association of South

Jake Loosararian, co-founder and CEO of Gecko Robotics, and Mark Dobler, president and CEO of NAES. Source: Business Wire As demand for power increases across the U.S., so does the need to modernize production and infrastructure. Gecko Robotics and NAES Corp. yesterday announced a strategic partnership they said would “transform the reliability and operational efficiency of American power production following President Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency on January 20th.” NAES claimed that it

NSBE’s mission is to increase the number of black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and help the community. | Source: NSBE The National Society of Black Engineers, or NSBE, will be meeting in Chicago next week for its annual convention. The four-day 50th anniversary celebration will bring together more than 18,000 technical professionals nationwide. The conference will include pre-collegiate people, current college students, and technical professionals. It has programming geared toward each group, including