Why it will be a while before robots deliver goods to our doors
Logistics robots are a fast-growing segment in a fast-growing industry. GlobalData estimates that the segment was worth $1.7 billion in 2020 and it is expected to grow at a 21.5%...
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North America is seeing a hiring boom in tech industry robotics roles
North America extended its dominance for robotics hiring among tech industry companies in the three...
Robotics trends: Artificial intelligence leads Twitter mentions in Q2 2021
Verdict lists the top five terms tweeted on robotics in Q2 2021, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform. The...
Hello COP26: These robots can clean the oceans, but they need help
Robots are cleaning our oceans, harbours and rivers. However, as COP26 draws closer, the innovators behind these nautical drones and...
From Europe to Asia, mining drones are taking over more than just mapping
Drones in mining operations are used for a varied range of applications: from exploration, surveying and mapping to maintaining safety...
Why the urban air mobility market (UAM) won’t take off until 2030
Recent developments have given cause for optimism on the growth of the urban air mobility (UAM) market. Earlier this month, Michael Cole, chief executive of European operations at Hyundai, claimed…
Farming robots are saying hasta la vista to old agriculture losses
When farming almonds, nuts are traditionally harvested by shaking a tree and collecting the nuts that fall. The problem is that this often leaves seeds still left among the branches.…
Off the leash: Hyundai buys robot dog developer Boston Dynamics
Robot developer Boston Dynamics has been bought by car maker Hyundai as more machines take over jobs from workers. The South Korean automaker now owns 80% of the $1.1bn tech…
My robot legion will dethrone Deliveroo, says ‘Starship’ CEO
The new CEO of Starship Technologies says its delivery drones may give Deliveroo and Uber Eats for a run for their money, also revealing why its robot legion won't show…
Sky’s the limit: AI-powered drone startup Skydio secures $170m in Series D
Autonomous drone startup Skydio is flying high after netting $170m in a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to $1bn. The Redwood City, California-based drone maker has now raised…
Drone startup Wingcopter secures $22m in Series A funding
German delivery drone company Wingcopter has secured $22m in Series A funding to “strengthen its leadership in drone-based logistics”. Founded in 2017, the unmanned drone company manufactures drones for both…
