Honda Abandons Robotaxi Venture with GM and Cruise Amid Shift in Autonomous Vehicle Strategy
Honda pulls out of robotaxi joint venture with GM and Cruise, citing changes in GM's autonomous vehicle plans and Cruise's commercial ambitions.
Robotics
Humanoid Robots Make a Splash at NVIDIA's CES 2023 Keynote
Humanoid robots from Agility, Apptronik, and others steal the show at NVIDIA's CES 2023 keynote, showcasing advancements in factory work and industrial settings.
iRobot Co-Founder Colin Angle Launches New Home Robot Startup, Familiar Machines & Magic
Colin Angle, former CEO of iRobot, is developing a new kind of home robot focused on health and wellness, potentially taking the form of an animal or 'familiar'.
iRobot Co-Founder Colin Angle Raises $15M for Home Robotics Venture Familiar Machines & Magic
Colin Angle, co-founder of Roomba maker iRobot, is raising funds for a new home robotics company, Familiar Machines & Magic, focused on health and wellness.
John Deere Unveils Electric Robot Lawnmower and Autonomous Tractors at CES 2025
John Deere showcases innovative autonomous products, including an electric robot lawnmower and tractors, aimed at augmenting labor in commercial landscaping and agriculture.
Leeds Researchers Unveil Bio-Inspired Quadruped Robot with Unparalleled Agility
University of Leeds researchers demonstrate a quadruped robot that navigates complex environments, maintains stability, and recovers from falls without extra sensors, inspired by four-legged animals' biomechanics.
LG Electronics Acquires Majority Stake in Bear Robotics, Boosting AI-Powered Server Robot Capabilities
LG Electronics increases its stake in Bear Robotics to 51%, valuing the startup at $600 million, to enhance its robotics software capabilities and drive growth in the industry.
NASA Uncovers Cause of Mars Helicopter Crash: Featureless Terrain Confused Navigation System
NASA engineers reveal that a featureless stretch of terrain on Mars caused the Ingenuity helicopter's navigation system to fail, resulting in a hard landing and crash.
Revolutionary 'Superman Suit' Unveiled: Hydraulic Artificial Muscles Grant Superhuman Strength
Scientists at Suzumori Endo Robotics lab in Tokyo develop wearable suit with hydraulic artificial muscles, enabling users to perform extraordinary feats.