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By The Robot Report Staff | September 20, 2024
In Episode 164 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre discuss the latest robotics news from the past week, including news from Teradyne, Siemens and a new robot from Pudu Robotics.
The featured interview this week is with Bren Pierce, CEO and co-founder of Kinisi Robotics, a young wheeled humanoid robotics company. Bren was a co-founder and Chief Robotics Officer for Bear Robotics. What makes Kinisi unique is that it’s a wheeled humanoid robot, that Bren is designing to be an affordable solution. The company recently decloaked late this summer.
The Kinisi KR1 humanoid robot uses a wheeled base and off-the-shelf manipulator arms to fulfill use cases in a warehouse. | Credit: Kinisi Robotics
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Show timeline
- 3:40 – News of the week
- 14:40 – Interview with Bren Pierce, CEO of Kinisi Robotics
News of the week
Inbolt sees Series A funding for its future of giving vision guidance to industrial robots
Inbolt, a Paris-based robotics company, has secured €15 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered 3D vision guidance technology for industrial robots. The company’s GuideNow system, which won a 2023 RBR50 Innovation Award, provides real-time vision guidance for robots using a single Intel RealSense camera. This technology is designed to easily integrate with any industrial robot and improve its precision and efficiency.
Mach9 Robotics accelerates geospatial data processing for the infrastructure industry
Mach9 Robotics is accelerating geospatial data processing for industries like construction and utilities. Their technology quickly and affordably converts 3D lidar scans into 2D and 3D engineering models, essential for autonomous vehicles, delivery robots, and aerial drones. By focusing on data processing rather than data collection, Mach9 aims to become a leader in automated geospatial production.
Pudu Robotics debuts what they’re calling a ‘semi-humanoid’ robot for versatile applications
Pudu Robotics has unveiled its new semi-humanoid service robot, the PUDU D7. The company aims to fully commercialize it in 2025. This latest addition expands Pudu’s existing portfolio of service robots, which have been deployed in various industries. With a focus on innovation and a strong patent portfolio, Pudu continues to push the boundaries of robotics technology.
Siemens and Teradyne Robotics jointly developed a robotics showcase in Chicago
Siemens and Teradyne Robotics have joined forces to create a robotics showcase in Chicago. This collaboration highlights Teradyne Robotics as a leading partner for advanced automation solutions in North America. The showcase features a variety of robotic systems from Universal Robots and MiR, showcasing their versatility in various industries, including consumer packaged goods, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing.
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