Artificial intelligence
RTI, the software framework company for physical AI systems, has announced a partnership with Kinova, a global leader in professional and medical robotics, to simplify and accelerate the design of next-generation platforms. This collaboration brings together the extensive experience of both companies in robotics and intelligent systems, enabling the integration
Artificial intelligence
As the European automotive industry navigates dramatic changes, enterprises are investing in AI, IoT, and robotics to enhance product quality and reduce costs, according to a new research report by Information Services Group (ISG). The report finds that European automotive and mobility enterprises are at a critical juncture, driven by
Machine learning
Researchers from Hohai University have proposed a robust Monte Carlo localization (RMCL) algorithm to address challenges in mobile robot localization. This approach combines an adaptive odometry motion model and adaptive relocation detection to enhance the accuracy of the particle filter model. The simulated experiments demonstrated a significant improvement in accuracy,
Machine learning
Investigations at Tsinghua University have led to the development of an innovative framework, Articubevseg, for road semantic understanding in bird's eye view (BEV) using panoramic vision systems of long combination vehicles (LCVs). The researchers aimed to address the challenges posed by the unique characteristics of LCVs, including articulation
Machine learning
Researchers at Zhejiang Science Technical University have proposed a novel Kinematic Batch Informed Trees algorithm (K-BIT*) for efficient mobile robot path planning. The algorithm addresses the limitations of existing methods, which often experience low efficiency, poor geometric smoothness, and local optima. By utilizing a variable density sampling strategy, K-BIT* can
Machine learning
A patent for a robot cleaning system that can automatically replace a mopping module has been released, providing a significant advancement in domestic cleaning robots. The system consists of a cleaning robot, a base station, and a control method. The base station is equipped with a storage module, an operating
Artificial intelligence
The 137th Canton Fair, held from April 15 to May 4, 2025, saw a significant increase in international buyers, with around 288,938 visitors from 219 different countries, marking a 17.3% increase compared to the last session. The event showcased the latest advancements in AI and robotics, with the
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ECARX Holdings, a mobility tech provider, has made a significant move into the rapidly growing robotics market through a partnership with a developer of robotic lawn mowers. The agreement will see ECARX's lidar solution integrated into the robotic lawn mowers, marking a major milestone in the company'
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Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, has strengthened its regional momentum through a multi-million-dollar sales agreement with Beijing Tongchuang Technology Development Co., Ltd. The agreement values over $4 million and includes the purchase, service, and software licensing of products from three of Richtech's key product
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China's first fully autonomous AI robot football tournament proved to be a spectacular failure, with child-sized robots tumbled and crashed into each other during a series of three-on-three matches. The tournament, held in Beijing on Saturday, was touted as a preview for the World Humanoid Robot Games, but
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Amazon, the Seattle-based e-commerce giant, is accelerating its move towards automation, with plans to have as many robots as human staff in its warehouse facilities by the end of next year. The company now operates over one million robots across its fulfillment network, edging closer to its 1.56 million-strong
Artificial intelligence
Alexandros Petkos, a 20-year-old robotics engineer from Athens, Greece, has been awarded a $100,000 O'Shaughnessy Fellowship by O'Shaughnessy Ventures LLC to develop open-source, general-purpose autonomous robots capable of performing hazardous or repetitive tasks. Petkos, who has already built two functioning robots, including a four-legged robot
