New York Police Department ends its contract with Boston Dynamics using Digidog
Read MoreThe NYPD has terminated its contract with Boston Dynamics, the maker of a “creepy”; robot dog, following a fierce backlash over its use in policing
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Disney Imagineering’s Project Kiwi is a free walking robot that will make you believe in Groot
Disney Project Kiwi, a small-scale, free-roaming robotic actor, started three years ago to figure out how we can bring smaller characters to life.
Read MoreThis is Boston Dynamics’ next commercial robot
Boston Dynamics’ transition from a decades-long research robotics firm to a company that productizes and sells hardware has been a fascinating one to watch. There have been some tough lessons along the way, including the very real lesson that at the end of the day, most robots in the world will be deployed for mundane tasks.
Read More2020 will change the way we look at robotics
Earlier this month, Hyundai acquired a controlling stake in Boston Dynamics that valued the company at $1.1 billion. What’s most interesting about the news isn’t the acquisition itself (it does, after all, find Boston Dynamics switching hands for the third time in seven years), but rather what the company’s evolution tells us about the state of robotics in 2020.
Read MoreFollowing Hyundai acquisition, Boston Dynamics’ CEO discusses the robotics pioneer’s future
A lot can change in a year. Especially this year. For Boston Dynamics, the past 12 months have brought a number of radical changes traditionally not seen at 30-year-old businesses of its size. It’s a list that includes the first new CEO in the company’s history, wide availability of its first commercial product, and most recently, being acquired by its third owner in seven years.
Read MoreThe fate of Boston Dynamics
Last week, Hyundai officially announced the much-anticipated deal to acquire a controlling interest in famous robotics company Boston Dynamics. According to a joint press release by the two companies, Hyundai will buy an 80-percent stake in Boston Dynamics, and SoftBank, the previous owner of the robotics company, will retain 20 percent ownership after the transaction is completed in June 2021. While details have yet to be revealed, the deal puts Boston Robotics at a $1.1 billion valuation.
Read MoreHyundai buys 80% controlling interest in Boston Dynamics
It’s official. Boston Dynamics is becoming part of the Hyundai family (pending regulatory approval, naturally). The Waltham, Massachusetts-based robot maker confirmed in a press release today that the South Korean technology company is acquiring controlling interest. The deal, which values the company at $1.1 billion, gives Hyundai Motor Group an 80% stake, with SoftBank controlling the remaining 20%.
Read MoreAgility Robotics’ humanoid Digit robot helps itself to the logistics market
As the pandemic wears on, humanoid robots that can perform general tasks could become increasingly important. They can move heavy objects in warehouses, assist with last-yard deliveries, and potentially be involved in other tasks where low human-to-human contact is preferable for safety reasons. Agility Robotics is one of the companies making these helper robots.
Read MoreHow pandemic problem motivates AI developers to help Manufacturing Industries
The global pandemic has persuaded a number of manufacturers to pursue an AI-driven transformation of their operations, according to studies by Cap Gemini and the Boston Consulting Group. What has been noticed is the way in which they are combining human experience and insight with AI tools to find ways to differentiate themselves from their competitors.
Read MoreRobots need to solve mobility before we find their killer app
A VentureBeat published our interview with Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter. We discussed his first year as CEO; the company’s profitability target after three decades (Boston Dynamics was founded in 1992); Spot, Pick, Handle, and Atlas; and the company’s broader roadmap, including which robots are next.
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