New System Lets Robots Outpace Human Teachers in Learning Tasks
Researchers have developed a system that allows robots to perform learned tasks faster than human demonstrations, addressing a key limitation in imitation learning.
Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)
An autonomous mobile robot is a self-navigating robot that can move through environments without fixed paths or physical guides. Unlike traditional AGVs, AMRs use sensors, cameras, and software to understand their surroundings and avoid obstacles. They are widely used in warehouses, factories, and hospitals to transport goods and materials. Autonomous mobile robots adapt to layout changes and dynamic environments. This flexibility makes them a key technology in modern logistics and automation.
Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics as It Expands Into Humanoid Machines
Amazon has acquired startup Fauna Robotics, maker of the small humanoid robot Sprout, as the company broadens its push into robotics beyond warehouses and into homes and delivery.
Over 300 Humanoid Robots to Compete in Beijing Half Marathon as Robotics Industry Tests Real-World Mobility
More than 300 humanoid robots from universities and companies across China will compete in Beijing’s upcoming android half marathon, highlighting rapid advances in robot locomotion and autonomy.