Robots & Startups

Robots & Startups explores the intersection of robotics, AI, and startup culture, emphasizing advancements, challenges, and the future potential of robotics. It covers technological trends, industry insights, notable figures, and events from Silicon Valley, highlighting the global impact and opportunities within the robotics sector.

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The hottest Substack posts of Robots & Startups

And their main takeaways

Catch some of the demos from Bots & Beer Holiday Party!

0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 22
🕹 Technology Events
  1. Check out demos from Bots & Beer Holiday Party on Studio 45 website for cool events and parties
  2. Explore the upcoming Hardware Holiday Party & Concert organized by Studio 45 on 12/22
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More interesting things about robotics!

0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
🕹 Technology Robotics Innovation Commercialization
  1. The post talks about more interesting things about robotics, providing insights and updates on the industry.
  2. The author discusses supporting innovation and commercialization of robotics technologies in California through a 501c6 industry association.
  3. There is a mention of market trends and capital market drivers for Q4 2022 in relation to robotics technology.

(oops forgot to add this piece!) - Supply chains and sentience!

0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 22
🕹 Technology AI Supply Chains Sentience
  1. The post discusses the PaLM (Scaling Language Modeling with Pathways) paper from Google Research and its implications for artificial intelligence and machine learning.
  2. It mentions that rather than focusing on the topic of sentience in AI, it's more important to address the potential harm caused by pseudo intelligence at scale.
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Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day and more

0 implied HN points • 13 Oct 21
🔬 Science Robotics Technology Programming Events Education
  1. A free course by Anina Net and AWS is available for 70 women or girls from underrepresented backgrounds to learn Python and robotics.
  2. ROSCon '21 Viewing Party on October 20-21, 2021, can be attended through the Eventbrite link provided.
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Deck the halls with drones and robots!

0 implied HN points • 23 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Robotics Gifts Events
  1. The post discusses a holiday wishlist for women in robotics, providing gift suggestions and inspiration from the Women in Robotics community.
  2. There is a selection of awesome robot gifts for the holiday season available via the provided links, catering to robot enthusiasts and tech lovers.
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More interesting things in robotics this week

0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Insurtech Biotechnology SaaS Artificial Intelligence
  1. Flock Ltd. secured $17m in Series A funding for providing intelligent insurance to drone operators and commercial motor fleets.
  2. Strateos, a biotechnology company, raised an undisclosed amount in Series B funding to offer robotic solutions for biology labs.
  3. Cyberdontics, a San Francisco developer, received $4m in seed funding for its work in...

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

0 implied HN points • 31 May 22
🕹 Technology Robotics
  1. Ally Robotics focuses on solving real human workflow problems with smart, reliable, and extensible technology.
  2. The pandemic has increased feelings of loneliness, leading to interest in companion robots that respond to emotional cues.
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More interesting things in robotics this week

0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Funding
  1. Iron Ox raised $53 million in Series C funding for autonomous robotic greenhouses.
  2. Advanced Robotics received $50,000 in PreSeed funding to automate medical services in hospitals.
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Interesting things about robotics - Issue #1

0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 21
🔬 Science Robotics Batteries
  1. The electric vehicle industry faces challenges in improving battery technology and reducing costs. A new fabrication technique could enable safer lithium-ion batteries for cars.
  2. Solid-state automotive lithium-ion batteries could adopt nonflammable ceramic electrolytes utilizing existing production processes with the same efficiency as traditional liquid electrolytes.
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Office Hours for E-Robot Prize

0 implied HN points • 20 Apr 21
🕹 Technology Robotics
  1. Companies like Fetch Robotics and SRI International are hiring, providing opportunities in the robotics industry.
  2. Monthly online job fairs are a way to connect with member robotics companies for potential job opportunities.
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Robotics research humor, sensors map, recent fundings

0 implied HN points • 07 May 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Sensors Funding
  1. TuSimple, an autonomous truck startup, raised $1.08 Billion and has 5,700 reservations for self-driving trucks scheduled for production in 2024.
  2. Vicarious Surgical and Sarcos Robotics are going public via SPACs, showing a growing trend in funding for robotics companies.
  3. The post discusses robotics research humor, sensors map, and recent fundings, providing insights into the robotics industry's current landscape.

Robotics Fundings and Ethical Issues

0 implied HN points • 20 May 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Ethics Funding
  1. The post discusses robotics fundings and ethical issues, indicating a growing concern for the ethical implications and consequences of funding decisions in the robotics industry.
  2. There are upcoming robotics and AI conferences highlighted in the post, showcasing the continuous development and interest in these technological fields.
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ICRA and interesting things in robotics this week

0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 21
🕹 Technology Robotics AI Startups
  1. A Job Fair will be held in two weeks, and companies find it successful to post jobs at this event.
  2. The AI LA Community is hosting an annual Responsible AI Symposium in partnership with The AI Responsibility Lab.
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More interesting things in robotics this week

0 implied HN points • 16 Jun 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Research Manufacturing
  1. Scientists have created millimeter-sized robots that can be controlled with magnetic fields for various applications in biomedicine and manufacturing.
  2. Research, development, and production of new materials depend greatly on the availability of fast means of testing them.
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Tomorrow - RSS Women in Robotics and AMC Solar Prize info session

0 implied HN points • 13 Jul 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Solar energy Events
  1. Tomorrow, there are two events to look out for: A Women in Robotics event as part of Inclusion@RSS2021 and a Solar Prize Round 5 Informational Webinar.
  2. The Women in Robotics event will take place on 7/13 at 11:00-12:00 ET, while the Solar Prize webinar is scheduled for July 13 at 3 p.m. ET, with applications open until Oct. 5, 2021.
  3. Consider attending these events to learn more about the latest in robotics and solar energy challenges.

More interesting things in robotics this week

0 implied HN points • 13 Jul 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Disasters
  1. Aerial drones and ground robots are used in search and rescue missions to reach areas that are inaccessible to humans, like collapsed buildings.
  2. Robotics technology plays a crucial role in disaster response situations, aiding search and rescue teams in locating survivors and assessing the situation.
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More interesting things in robotics this week!

0 implied HN points • 07 Aug 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Space Exploration Machine Learning
  1. Ispace Technologies raised $46 million in Series C funding for space resource exploration and lunar ice delivery in cis-lunar space.
  2. Third Wave Automation secured $40 million in Series B funding for cloud robotics and machine learning technology for material handling.
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Robocar Race Day and Fiesta Saturday Aug 14

0 implied HN points • 14 Aug 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Events
  1. Robocar Race Day and Fiesta event on Saturday, August 14 at Circuit Launch from 10am-3pm
  2. Upcoming events include an Online Robotics Job Fair on Wednesday, August 18 at 7pm
  3. A Startup Funding Seminar with PropelX is scheduled for Thursday, August 19 at Circuit Launch or online from 4pm-5pm