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Diligent Robotics hires two notable Cruise alumni to its leadership team
- Diligent Robotics has hired Rashed Haq as its chief technology officer and Todd Brugger as its chief operating officer, both previously at Cruise.
- The company plans to scale its fleet of humanoid robots, with about 100 Moxi robots already deployed in healthcare facilities for non-patient facing tasks.
- The decision to bring Haq and Brugger on board was driven by their expertise in AI and operational scaling, gained from their experience at Cruise.
- Diligent Robotics, founded in 2017, has raised over $90 million in funding and aims to focus on scaling its operations as it moves into the deployment stage.
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The Robot Report
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Nimble moves to cloud-based PTC development tools for logistics robots
- Nimble, a developer of AI robots for logistics, is transitioning to cloud-based PTC development tools for its robots in warehouses.
- The move involves replacing legacy tools with PTC's Onshape CAD and PDM platform, as well as Arena PLM and QMS platform.
- The shift aims to streamline collaboration, reduce latency, and enhance reliability across teams, enabling Nimble to scale manufacturing and R&D efficiently.
- Nimble, which builds fulfillment robots, partners with FedEx and recently raised $106 million in funding to further develop its technology.
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Robotics to be embraced by UK Industries: A Guide
- UK industries are adopting robotics to improve productivity, safety, and agility.
- Global market for collaborative robots expected to reach $23.5 billion by 2033.
- Challenges like cost, skills gaps, and regulation are being addressed for wider adoption.
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From Kitchen to Front of House, Restaurants Deploy AI-Powered Robots
- Restaurants are increasingly deploying AI-powered robots for various tasks, including serving food, cooking meals, delivering orders, and mixing cocktails due to challenges such as labor costs and workforce shortages.
- The smart restaurant robot industry is expected to reach over $10 billion by 2030, with deployments in areas like delivery, order-taking, and table service.
- Some emerging robotics trends in restaurants include robots delivering food to customers, robot waiters serving tables, robots handling kitchen tasks like frying and assembling food, and robots acting as baristas and bartenders.
- The article discusses specific examples of AI-powered robot deployments by companies such as Uber Eats, LG Electronics, Miso Robotics, Richtech Robotics, and Makr Shakr, showcasing the increasing integration of robotics in the restaurant industry.
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The Robot Report
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Johns Hopkins teaches robot to perform a gallbladder removal on a realistic patient
- Johns Hopkins University announced a robot trained on surgery videos performed a gallbladder removal on a patient independently.
- The robot, named SRT-H, operated with human-like adaptability and responded to voice commands during the surgery.
- SRT-H can adapt to anatomy in real time, make decisions on the fly, and respond to corrections, representing a significant advancement in surgical robotics.
- The robot achieved 100% accuracy in the gallbladder removal procedure, learning from videos and captions, showcasing the potential for autonomous surgical systems.
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TechCrunch
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Get your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is offering exhibit tables at Moscone West in San Francisco on October 27-29, presenting an opportunity for startups to showcase their innovation to a vast audience of startup pioneers, VC leaders, and tech enthusiasts.
- Exhibitors will benefit from maximum exposure, networking opportunities, and brand visibility across various platforms, all for a package price of $10,000.
- The exhibit table package includes features like a 6’ x 30″ table, lead generation via the TechCrunch Disrupt app, sponsor branding, passes for team members, access to the press list, and various branding opportunities.
- Limited tables are available, so interested parties are encouraged to act quickly to secure their spot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 and enhance their brand presence at this highly anticipated tech conference.
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The Robot Report
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Cobionix ready to expand with $3M for healthcare robotics
- Cobionix secured $3 million in funding to commercialize its robotic platform designed for healthcare applications.
- The platform, named CODI, is a configurable medical-collaborative robotics system capable of various patient-facing tasks, including ultrasound procedures.
- The company plans to launch CODI in the U.K., followed by Canada and the U.S., to enhance healthcare delivery and accessibility, especially in rural areas.
- TitletownTech, backed by Microsoft and the Green Bay Packers, led the funding round to support Cobionix in expanding the reach of its robotics solutions in healthcare.
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Hugging Face Launches Reachy Mini, Open-Source Robot for AI Enthusiasts and Educators
- Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics have launched Reachy Mini, an open-source robot designed for AI experimentation and education, available for global pre-order.
- Reachy Mini comes in two versions: Lite priced at $299 and a wireless version at $449, with deliveries expected after summer 2025 through 2026.
- Both versions of Reachy Mini offer features like motorized head movement, body rotation, multimodal sensors, Python programming capability, and integration with Hugging Face for real-time behavior sharing.
- The robot is built for developers, educators, and hobbyists, promotes hands-on learning, encourages community participation, supports open-source hardware and software development, and offers modularity for customization.
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Amazon May Soon Replace Humans with Robots in Warehouses
- Amazon deploys one million robots across global operations, enhancing logistics networks.
- Its robotic systems handle 75% of global deliveries, transforming how work is done.
- Amazon's diverse fleet includes robots like Hercules, Proteus, Pegasus, Vulcan, and more.
- DeepFleet AI model optimises robot traffic, making warehouses efficient living logistics systems.
- Amazon aims for human-robot collaboration, creating new job categories and upskilling employees.
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The Robot Report
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Augmentus raises Series A+ funding to reduce robot programming complexity
- Augmentus raises $11M in Series A+ funding to accelerate regional deployment.
- The company aims to advance AI-driven robots for factory automation and make programming easier.
- Augmentus solution integrates 3D scanning, toolpath generation, and adaptive motion control.
- Funds will be used for development of 'augmented robotics' for real-time adjustments.
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Augmentus lands $11M to scale no-code robot programming
- Singapore-based no-code robotics startup Augmentus Pte. Ltd. secures $11 million in funding to expand deployment of autonomous robotic systems, cater to manufacturing demand, and enhance AI-driven technology.
- Founded in 2019, Augmentus aims to simplify industrial robot programming by eliminating the need for vendor-specific code, drastically reducing programming time from weeks to minutes.
- Augmentus addresses the complexity of robot programming by utilizing industrial 3D scanning, AI-powered path planning, and real-time feedback for robots to adjust trajectories on the fly, resulting in significant efficiency improvements.
- The company's solutions are well-suited for applications like surface finishing, shot-peening, spraying, and welding in high-mix environments. With customers in aerospace, heavy industry, and energy sectors, Augmentus seeks to advance research into hyper-adaptive robotics for complex automation challenges.
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JAXA tests PickNik’s MoveIt Pro software in multi-armed robotic system for the ISS
- MoveIt Pro evaluated by JAXA in robotic system planning/control for ISS.
- PickNik and JAXA teamed up for ISS cargo handling project, PORTRS.
- Complex, multi-armed robotic system showcased to handle microgravity tasks efficiently.
- Cost-efficient robot assistance for mundane space tasks aims to improve astronaut productivity.
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Hugging Face just launched a $299 robot that could disrupt the entire robotics industry
- Hugging Face launches $299 Reachy Mini robot democratizing robotics development.
- Robot combines AI with robotics, aiming to challenge industry's closed-source, high-cost model.
- Emphasizes accessibility, packs advanced features like body rotation, multiple microphones, and cameras.
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The Embodied AI Investment Thesis: Why the Next Breakthrough Might Take Longer Than You Think
- Embodied AI involves systems perceiving environment, reasoning, and taking physical actions.
- Current challenges involve real-time 3D scene understanding, computational feasibility limits.
- Language models are crucial but physical control systems require continuous time operation.
- Investment areas include vertical solutions, infrastructure plays, and hardware-software integration.
- Key technical challenges: sim-to-real transfer, sample efficiency, safety, latency/compute limitations.
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Education and AI in the spotlight at Singularity South Africa Summit 2025
- Singularity South Africa Summit 2025 focuses on education and potential of AI.
- Exponential technologies, AI, and robotics will accelerate education landscape in Africa.
- Global thinkers and African innovators will discuss igniting Africa's future through innovation.
- Speakers include experts in biotech, venture capital, AI sovereignty, sustainability, and genome design.
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