More interesting things in robotics in 2022! - Issue #66

Ally Robotics was founded with the simple goal – solve real human workflow problems through simple tech.We’re not concerned with cool or complicated tech that fades into the distance. We are obsessed with smart, reliable and extensible tech that is functional and sustainable.

The arrival of the pandemic intensified feelings of loneliness and social isolation for millions of older people, many of whom were already battling depression and other health issues. For those struggling, a robot companion might make a difference, and states like New York are starting to provide them to residents free of charge. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more. Camera: Adam Greenbaum

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In this installment of "Follow the Money", you'll learn about the key M&A trends across robotics, AI and healthcare tech in 2022 so far.

What are the region's 140+ robotics and autonomous systems companies and support organizations working on? Check out this new resource from Pittsburgh Robotics Network for an overview.

So-called “tech for good” accelerators addressing such worthy-sounding subjects as ESGs and SDGs have appeared in the last few years. Some observers have dismissed these efforts as scalable only put to a point. However, the evidence is mounting that they are increasingly attracting some of the world’s best talent, because the world’s best talent does […]

Silicon Valley is home to hundreds of robotics and AI companies, but here are nine innovators worth watching in autonomous vehicles, dexterous manipulation, and more.

Innovative startups looking to connect often seek the guidance of their local robotics clusters. Here's a look at some of the biggest.

Indeed the IMF’s own research shows that the world now trades more than it had projected three years ago. For all the disruptions, real as they are, cross-border supply chains have delivered greater exports than was expected of them. Just not enough to satisfy the gargantuan shift in US (and mostly just US) consumer demand from services to goods, which is what started our current inflationary burst.

Secretary Yellen’s remarks of April 13, 2022 spoke of “friend-shoring” – a commitment to work with countries that “have strong adherence to a set of norms and values about how to operate in the global economy and about how to run the global economic system.”

Revitalizing American Manufacturing, and Fostering Broad-Based Growth

A Report by The White House June 2021

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In this week's Perceptron column, we look at a Rocket League-playing AI system and a study investigating the risks of teleoperating robots.

Welcome to the first academic-driven robotics community on sustainability! We organize events, publish collaborative reports and curate resources to support robotics experts since the end of 2021.

How do companies like Amazon and Apple consistently make game-changing products? Here are 10 types of innovation and the tactics that lead to breakthroughs.

Overview: Are white and non-white AI presented as equals? The authors argue not. While more diversity helps dissipate this effect, the problem cannot be solved by more diversity alone.

Anatomy of an AI System - The Amazon Echo as an anatomical map of human labor, data and planetary resources. By Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler (2018)