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Who let the robodogs out? Meet Swiss-Mile’s wheeled quadruped
- Swiss-Mile's quadruped robot combines wheels and legs for enhanced mobility and has potential applications in security and logistics. The robot evolved from academic research to a commercial product, and the discussion covers the engineering challenges faced and the unique functionalities that set it apart.
- iRobot, the maker of Roomba robot vacuum, has laid off another 105 employees as part of its restructuring plans, representing a 16% reduction in its global workforce. One of the main reasons for iRobot's struggle is Amazon's failed acquisition in 2024, which was called off because regulators said the deal would restrict competition, which led to lay off employees.
- Physical Intelligence has raised $400 million to continue its development of AI for a range of robots, focusing on foundation models that can control any robot to perform any task. Physical Intelligence raised $70 million in seed financing earlier this year and said that its valuation has risen to $2.4 billion.
- Pipedream Labs' robot is deployed through pipes to move prepared meals from a quick service restaurant to end-users in a commercial building. Its fixed infrastructure is completely underground and out of the weather, supporting the logistics of delivery between the QSR location and various corporate campuses, thereby drastically reducing delivery times and streamlining restaurant operations.
- The 2025 RBR50 innovation awards recognize technology and business innovations in the calendar year 2024. The awards are open to any company worldwide that produces robotics or automation. They aim to celebrate startup of the year, application of the year, robot of the year, robots for good award and new products and business, engineering, or technology services.
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