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Iván Hernández Dalas: The great robot race: How companies can balance speed to market and compliance in the U.S.

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Developers must navigate changing safety regulations while preparing consumer robots, say Cooley experts. Source: Haris, AI, via Adobe Stock The consumer robotics market is exploding – with the humanoid robotics segment alone projected toward $34 billion by 2030. Humanoid robots that can perform household tasks, artificial intelligence-powered companions for elderly care, autonomous lawn maintenance systems, and interactive educational robots are moving from prototypes to production. Major retailers are scrambling for innovative products to meet surging demand – with 65% of U.S. households already using AI-powered devices. The technology offers great promise. The market is hungry for it. And companies now face a critical strategic decision while they race to bring their innovative products to market: How to navigate fundamentally different regulatory approaches in their key markets? EU and U.S. take divergent approaches The European Union and U.S. have so far chosen opposite path...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Building tomorrow: How Bedrock Robotics is changing the construction industry

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The Robot Report Podcast · Building Tomorrow: How Bedrock Robotics is Changing the Construction Industry Episode 236 of The Robot Report Podcast features Boris Sofman, co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Robotics. In addition, Brianna Wessling, associate editor for The Robot Report , recaps her recent trip to NVIDIA GTC in San Jose, Calif. Sofman describes Bedrock Robotics’ mission to develop autonomy technologies for construction equipment like excavators and bulldozers, as the San Francisco-based company aims to make them fully operatorless. He shares insights from his experience at Waymo, highlighting parallels between autonomous vehicles and the automation of heavy machinery. Sofman also discusses the market opportunities in construction and the challenge of integrating AI with existing machinery. In addition, Boris explains the importance of safety and his company ‘s immediate goals, including moving from supervised autonomy to fully autonomous deployments. Show timeline 0:...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: RoboForce raises $52M to commercialize its Titan robot

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Titan is a general-purpose robot with modular hardware, high reach and payload capacity, and all-terrain mobility. | Source: RoboForce RoboForce this week announced it has raised $52 million, bringing its total funding raised to date to $67 million. The company said it plans to use the latest round to strengthen its robot foundation model and AI data flywheel, scale manufacturing of its system, and drive commercialization. “We started with a very well thought-through, very clear direction,” Leo Ma, the founder and CEO of RoboForce. “RoboForce started in 2023, so we’re three years into that mission. That vision gives us a clear direction, motivation, and conviction. We are building a leading global labor system to do the things that humans shouldn’t have to do.” Last year, the Milpitas, Calif.-based company debuted Titan, its dual-armed mobile manipulator robot designed to work in demanding outdoor environments. The mobile manipulator comes in wheeled and tracked base variations...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Robot Talk Episode 149 – Robot safety and security, with Krystal Mattich

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Claire chatted to Krystal Mattich from Brain Corp about trustworthy autonomous robots in public spaces. Krystal Mattich leads global data governance, system security, and privacy compliance for Brain Corp : the world’s leading autonomy platform for commercial robotics. As Senior Director of Security, Privacy, and Risk, she is the architect of the privacy-first infrastructure that powers over 40,000 BrainOS®-enabled robots across retail, airports, education and logistics. Krystal played a central role in launching Brain Corp’s public-facing Trust Center, reinforcing the company’s commitment to data transparency, GDPR compliance, and responsible AI. View Source
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Allient to present new generation of mobile robot drive systems at LogiMAT

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Allient will exhibit its new drives for mobile robots next week in Germany. Source: Allient Allient Inc. is a global designer and manufacturer of specialty motion, controls, and power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications. The company yesterday said it will show its latest generation of drives engineered specifically for automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, or AGVs and AMRs, at LogiMAT 2026. “We are excited to showcase our latest drive solutions at LogiMAT 2026 and highlight how our integrated motor and gearbox technologies support the evolving demands of intralogistics automation,” stated Helmut Pirthauer, vice president and group president at Allient. “These systems are engineered to deliver high performance, compact design, and seamless integration for AGVs and AMRs, helping our customers advance next-generation mobile robotics.” Founded in 1962 as Allied Motion, Allient develops and manufactures technologies for industries including...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: ElliQ earns Washington state Medicaid support for smart care

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ElliQ is designed to help people age in place. Source: Intuition Robotics Social isolation can be harmful to seniors and people with disabilities, but the technologies to address it raise questions about availability and affordability. Intuition Robotics yesterday said that its ElliQ AI-powered system will be available as a “Smart Care Device” to eligible Washington state Medicaid recipients. “Our mission is to empower older adults with technology that fosters well-being and connection,” stated Dor Skuler, co-founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics. “Washington’s leadership in making ElliQ available through Medicaid sets a national precedent. We are confident that residents across the state will build meaningful connections with ElliQ and experience the benefits of remaining at home with confidence and dignity.” “ElliQ is already deployed with thousands of older adults across the U.S., with the majority of users accessing the system through healthcare providers, aging agencies, and ...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: MISUMI partners with Oishii to supply Fictiv automation for vertical farms

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MISUMI and Oishii are collaborating on R&D and equipment for vertical farms. Source: MISUMI MISUMI Group Inc. yesterday said it has entered a strategic partnership with Oishii Farm Corp. to support Oishii’s vertical farm in the U.S. with mechanical components through its Fictiv Inc. subsidiary. The companies said they expect to create products that will support the global agricultural technology sector, which faces numerous challenges. “The global food market represents approximately ¥100 trillion (about $630 billion U.S.) and is increasingly exposed to a range of risks, including extreme weather events, geopolitical instability, and shortages of land and water resources,” noted MISUMI. “In developed economies, these challenges are further compounded by chronic labor shortages, making improvements in supply stability and productivity an urgent priority. Against this backdrop, the adoption of advanced technologies in agriculture has begun to accelerate, particularly in developed...
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