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Updated on April 30, 2019

Walmart rolls out autonomous-driving van fleet from Udelv

Walmart is now piloting a program using a fleet of autonomous-driving vans from Udelv to deliver fresh groceries in Surprise, Arizona.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Robot mishaps turn dream into heartbreak hotel

Hotel owner Hideo Sawada reveals the struggles of running a robot-staffed hotel, revealing he slashed robot "hires" by more than half.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Robotic tech developed to conduct spinal surgery

A new research project at a U.K. university has developed robots capable of conducting spinal surgery with “greater accuracy."

Updated on April 30, 2019

Marty the robot is Giant Food's latest employee

Marty the robot will be rolled out to the 172 locations of the Giant Food Stores grocery chain across PA, MD, VA and WV.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Pentagon: Insect brains to inspire AI-powered military robotics

DARPA posted a call for research exploring new computational frameworks and strategies inspired by "very small flying insects."

Updated on April 30, 2019

Toyota doubling down on robotics for elder care

After making a name as an automotive force in Japan, Toyota is investing in robotics as the future of elder care.

Updated on April 30, 2019

"Shelf"-aware drones monitor inventory in real time

Robotics startup Pensa Systems manufactures drones that gather real-time in-store inventory data for both retailers and brands.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Robotic model approximates gait of earliest land animals

Scientists exploring how the earliest land animals moved are turning to robotics in hopes of finding insights on their locomotion.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Uber reportedly explores autonomous bikes and bikes

Micromobility Robotics will be a new division under the umbrella of Uber’s JUMP group, which oversees shared electric bikes and scooters.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Smart pill maker Proteus launches oncology study

Proteus is partnering with nonprofit Minneapolis-based health system Fairview Health Services and the University of Minnesota.