Top 10 Most Popular Robotics Stories in May 2024
The month of May was buzzing with excitement in the robotics industry, from new product releases to partnership announcements. The Robotics Summit & Expo and Automate were just a few events that brought forth a flurry of activity. However, one trend that seemed to capture the attention of readers throughout the month was humanoid robotics.
Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in May 2024:
10. Kawasaki Robotics gives a first look at its collaborative robots
Kawasaki Robotics unveiled its new CL family of collaborative robots at Automate, along with new applications using their R Series and BX Series of industrial robots.
9. iRobot’s new CEO on cleanup duty after Amazon deal fails
Following Amazon’s failed acquisition deal, iRobot named Gary Cohen as its new CEO, tasked with reviving the consumer robotics company.
8. How humanoid robots can help narrow gaps between automation and labor
As technology advances in robotics, the question arises of whether humanoid robots are the next step in improving automation.
7. Former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt launches new venture
Former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt launched a new startup called The Bot Company, raising $150 million from investors for service or household robots.
6. SwRI releases CAD-based toolkit for robotics development
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) introduced a new toolkit to simplify programming robots, addressing the ongoing challenge of ease of use for developers and users.
5. Doosan Robotics releases its longest-reach cobots with PRIME SERIES
Doosan Robotics unveiled its PRIME-SERIES cobots, including the P3020 with a payload of up to 30 kg and a reach of 2,030 mm.
4. ABB expands line of modular industrial robots
ABB Robotics expanded its lineup with the introduction of the IRB 7710 and IRB 7720, offering 16 new variants for various applications.
3. Meet the Robotics Company Who is Engineering Some of the Most Exciting Field Deployed Technology
The market for field-deployed robotics has seen significant growth, driven by advances in sensor technology, processing capabilities, and hardware efficiency.
2. Unitree Robotics unveils G1 humanoid for $16k
Unitree Robotics showcased its latest G1 humanoid robot at ICRA 2024, following the success of the Unitree H1.
1. To make household robots widely available, it’s about actuators, not AI
For universal adoption of household robots, manufacturers will need to focus on pricing to make them more accessible.
May was certainly a month filled with innovation and advancements in the robotics industry. As we look ahead to the rest of the year, it will be exciting to see how these developments shape the future of robotics. Stay tuned for more updates and news on The Robot Report Newsletter and Podcast!