It’s a good day when a robot enters the farm because it has so much potential to craft a more eco-conscious operation. Robots support farmers, which helps farmers support the rest of the world.
Tech meets nature as organizations increasingly use robots to aid in wildlife conservation. Here are the most interesting applications of robots that help keep animals safe.
Swarm robotics is an innovative approach to agriculture that introduces precision and automation in planting, harvesting, monitoring and pest control. Here are the most interesting applications of swarm robotics in agriculture.
A year and several iterations through the engineering design process later, I want to introduce you to my robot with a corny name – CropBot. But, before I explain how CropBot works, I just want to mention one thing. The agriculture industry is quickly being inundated by robots. The farm of…
Imagine plants inside lush greenhouses, embedded in a water tray and cradled by robotic limbs. Automated hydroponic systems are growing a better version of fruits and vegetables. Learn how these robots monitor a greenhouse full of crops with smart sensors and can diagnose care.
Robot and AI waste management technology helps produce responsibly made recycled products, reduces waste and builds a cleaner, healthier world.
What's the trending news in the robotics field for January 2022? Welcome to the 28th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in t…
Welcome to this year’s Consumer Electronics Show instalment, where we will review and check-out the team’s favorite robots from the show! CES 2022 was nothing short of eventful this year with many new technologies and concepts announced. As last year’s event was …
The entire world seems to be mobilized in an effort to take on the coronavirus - and the robotics industry is no different. Some of the best and brightest minds in the field are employing the advanced technologies behind robotics in the fight against the COVID-19 with innovative, imaginative, an…
Throughout all of it, RobotShop has been there - giving you a first-hand look at all the remarkable achievements in the industry throughout 2019. Here are the stories that received the most attention and reactions.
From the mica found in glittery eyeshadows to the coal that helps create energy to bring power to homes, the mining industry often impacts everyday life. But as one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, mining also can mean losing one's life. Only less than a decade ago, mining jobs only …
Construction is one of the most labor-intensive industries, and yet it remains one of the least automated. But with recent advancements in robotics, we could soon see rapid changes on building sites all over the world.
Environmental damage and climate change have long-lasting impacts on the world and the way people live. Some organizations have turned to robotics to help their efforts. Robots offer many options for improving the environment, whether they operate on land or at sea. Solving the…
Unfortunately, farmers find it increasingly difficult to find enough workers for their fields. Instead of relying on human employees, farms can turn to a new generation of agricultural robots that work autonomously and intelligently.
Congratulations to Saildrone which have just raised $60 million in series B funding (May 2018) to continue development and deployment of their autonomous sailing robot. Saildrone, which launched commercially in 2016, has as its current mission is to build and deploy a fleet of 1,000 fully autono…
The AUVSI Foundation is well known for running many international student robotics competitions. The RoboSub competition is one of the largest outdoor international competitions that has been running annually since 1998. In this competition, university students must build a fully autonomous robot…
