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Boston Dynamics Rethinks Robot Hand Design for Real-World Deployment

Boston Dynamics has announced a redesigned hand for its Atlas robot, marking a significant pivot from the previous three-fingered design that, while capable of impressive superhuman feats, was never intended for mass production. The new hand diverges sharply from the elegant, human-like mechanical hands developed by other humanoid

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Robotics News: Qualcomm Expands Open-Source Manipulation Capabilities

Qualcomm has announced the acquisition of PickNik Robotics, the company behind the widely-used MoveIt open-source robotics manipulation framework, with plans to integrate it alongside its existing Dragonwing and Arduino platforms. Qualcomm Acquires PickNik Robotics Qualcomm has announced the acquisition of PickNik Robotics, the company behind the widely-used

Qualcomm Acquires PickNik Robotics, Will Maintain MoveIt as Open-Source

Qualcomm has announced the acquisition of PickNik Robotics, the company behind the widely-used MoveIt open-source robotics manipulation framework. The deal is expected to strengthen Qualcomm's position in the robotics market by combining PickNik's expertise in robotic manipulation with Qualcomm's existing embedded computing

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Swarmer to acquire Ukrainian UGV maker Ratel Robotics for up to $224M Swarmer, a company specializing in swarm software for autonomous systems, has announced plans to acquire Ratel Robotics, a Ukrainian manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles, in a deal valued at up to $224 million. The acquisition aims to combine

Swarmer Announces Acquisition of Ukrainian UGV Maker Ratel Robotics for Up to $224M

Swarmer, a company focused on developing swarm software for autonomous systems, has announced an agreement to acquire Ratel Robotics, a Ukrainian manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The transaction is valued at up to $224 million and represents a strategic move to integrate swarm intelligence software with proven military-grade

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Today's robotics highlights bring us closer to a future where machines work alongside humans in healthcare settings. This Robot Will Draw Your Blood Now The Dutch medical robotics firm Vitestro has received FDA authorization for Aletta, the first fully autonomous blood-draw device in the United States, marking

First Autonomous Blood-Draw Robot Wins FDA Clearance for U.S. Use

Dutch medical robotics firm Vitestro has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorization for Aletta, the first autonomous blood-draw device approved for clinical use in the United States. The clearance, granted on August 19, applies to adults in non-hospitalized settings and follows European regulatory approval two years