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Tesla Optimus has now acquired the capability to autonomously sort objects through a unique method of neural network training. The robot’s training process takes video inputs and transforms them directly into controls, allowing Optimus to differentiate and organize items autonomously.

Clevon robots working for DHL Express Estonia have since 2022 delivered nearly one and a half thousand packages. What started as a pilot project has gradually grown into an everyday service, and now Clevon’s Autonomous Robot Carrier (ARC) is a part of DHL Express Estonia’s vehicle fleet.

This week WFL Millturn Technologies has showcased its latest developments in mobile robot automation and turning-boring-milling machines at EMO in Hannover. The presentations provided insights into the advancements in autonomous manufacturing processes and machine tool technologies, emphasizing practical applications and integrations of mobile robots.

At EMO Hannover 2023, FANUC has set up a comprehensive exhibit spanning 1,444m2 at stand C54 in Hall 9. The display encompasses a diverse range of their latest products and developments. Attendees can expect to see a spectrum of CNC systems, robots, and machine tools, reflecting FANUC’s ongoing work in the realm of manufacturing and automation technologies.

It seems that new developments in generative AI happen on a daily basis, where especially ChatGPT from OpenAI is drawing the most attention. But the technology has existed longer than that, and various parties have already developed well-performing AI-applications. Rocking Robots spoke with Reiner Bruns, CTO of the Dutch company Scotty Technologies, about the impact the current hype has on the market for AI.

A group of researchers from the University of Zurich and Intel has set a new milestone with the first autonomous system capable of beating human champions at a physical sport: drone racing. The AI system, called Swift, won multiple races against three world-class champions in first-person view (FPV) drone racing, where pilots fly quadcopters at speeds exceeding 100 km/h, controlling them remotely while wearing a headset linked to an onboard camera.

The 2023 World Robot Conference (WRC), themed “Spurring Innovation for the Future”, concluded successfully in Beijing. Running concurrently with the event were the 2023 World Robotics Expo and the 2023 World Robot Contest, which saw participation from about 160 robotics companies and research institutions globally, showcasing close to 600 advanced technologies and products.

Keenon Robotics recently showcased its latest innovations at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, unveiling a multifunctional delivery robot, Dinerbot T10, and a cleaning service robot, Kleenbot C30, in China.  

Together with Databricks, Dataiku has conducted research among senior AI professionals at large companies worldwide into the status of Generative AI, ROI of AI tools and AI use cases, among other things. The results of the global survey show that European senior AI professionals are more likely to see Generative AI as a revolution that will change the way we work (29 percent).

Ireland’s Robot soccer team, RoboÉireann from Maynooth University, are Challenge Shield winners in the RoboCup 2023 Standard Platform League, an international robotics competition held in Bordeaux, France.