Robotics
Staples pilots robotic material handling solution
Office supplies retailer Staples says it is developing a robotic material handling solution for their fulfillment centers, powered by Great Star.
The automated robotic storage...
Give robots an ‘ethical black box’ to track and explain decisions, say scientists — The Guardian
Can robots 'learn' ethical behavior? Researchers want robots to be fitted with black boxes, that record and analyze their actions, especially if there is...
SoftBank to acquire Boston Dynamics
SoftBank has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire robotics company Boston Dynamics from Alphabet. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Masayoshi Son,...
Japan takes a big step toward widespread drone delivery service — The Verge
Rakuten is forming a joint venture for unmanned aerial traffic management with AirMap, following the company's investment in the UTM technology company earlier this year.
The Verge's Ben...
DARPA selects SSL for robotic servicing of geosynchronous satellites
DARPA has selected Space Systems Loral (SSL), based in Palo Alto, CA, as its commercial partner for the agency’s Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites...