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Robotic Workcell Design with Cloud-Based Optimization

Two of the most critical success factors in the manufacturing industry are time to deployment and cycle time. Despite this, the design and deployment of robotic workcells has long remained a surprisingly manual and time-consuming process. Realtime Robotics is aiming to change that with Resolver, a cloud-based optimization engine that introduces industrial-scale automation into the earliest stages of robotic system planning.

Automatically discover the fastest target order. Image Credit: Realtime Robotics – www.rtr.ai

At its core, Resolver addresses some of the most persistent engineering challenges in workcell design: motion planning, robot task allocation, target sequence optimization, and layout validation. Traditionally, these steps require iterative tweaking, deep domain expertise, and a significant investment of time and resources to get right and be able to deliver on time. Resolver replaces that trial-and-error approach with intelligent automation. As it runs, the engine explores thousands of potential options to deliver an increasingly optimized result; one that balances performance, accuracy, and feasibility – and does so within minutes.

With Resolver, manufacturers can achieve superhuman cycle time improvements. Image Credit: Realtime Robotics – www.rtr.ai

This kind of computational efficiency opens new doors for how teams approach the design process. Rather than being limited by what’s manually achievable, engineers can let Resolver handle the mechanical complexity and instead focus on higher-level goals such as throughput, safety, or flexibility. Resolver adapts to a range of use cases, from greenfield line builds to individual cell retrofits, making it broadly applicable across industries and production scales. And it can do all this in mere minutes – faster than what’s humanly possible.

Recent integrations with leading 3D simulation platforms including Siemens Process Simulate, Visual Components, and Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSOFT Gemini, enable users to access Resolver’s capabilities directly within their preferred simulation environments. This embedded approach reflects a broader shift toward interoperability and hybrid workflows in advanced manufacturing, where simulation, design, and optimization are increasingly converging.

Generate more accurate proposals in less time. Image Credit: Realtime Robotics – www.rtr.ai

Early adopters, particularly in automotive manufacturing, have already reported cycle time improvements ranging from 15% to 40%, along with faster deployments and fewer errors. These outcomes suggest that Resolver is not just a point solution, but part of a larger movement toward AI-assisted engineering. A future where decision-making is augmented, not replaced, by automation.

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ChatGPT-Maker Snags Another $8.3 Billion

There may come a time when people stop throwing money at OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, but that time is not now.

OpenAI’s latest haul: A cool $8.3 billion in new funding.

Observes lead writer Andrew Ross Sorkin: “DealBook hears that the company’s annual recurring revenue has soared to $13 billion, up from $10 billion in June — and is projected to surpass $20 billion by the end of the year.”

Key to fueling that growth are five million business users – up from three million from just a few months ago, according to Sorkin.

In other news and analysis on AI writing:

*ChatGPT-Maker Mulls a Discount Version: OpenAI is playing with the idea of offering a discount version of ChatGPT – at $10-$15/month — according to writer Irfan Ahmad.

The stripped-down version would still offer robust writing, but might not include other advanced features like AI agents, advanced customization or features for developers, according to Ahmad.

If the discount version emerges, it will most likely be dubbed ‘ChatGPT Go.’

*Google Search Enhances ‘AI Mode:’ Released earlier this summer, Google Search AI Mode has already nabbed a facelift.

With the enhanced version, you can now:

–Upload images and PDFs in AI Mode to give Google more context to your searches

–Use a ‘Canvas’ feature that enables you to build plans and organize searches over multiple sessions

–Show AI Mode video you see in the real world and ask questions about that video

*New York Times Licenses Its Content to Amazon: Writer Alexandra Bell reports Amazon will be paying The New York Times at least $20 million/year to use Times content on Amazon.

With the deal, expect Times content to start popping-up on Amazon’s product pages.

In addition, the Times has also given Amazon the right to train its AI using content from the paper.

*Writer Adds an AI Agent: Long-time AI pioneer Writer has expanded its feature mix to include an AI agent.

Observes Waseem Alshikh, chief technology officer, Writer: “Action Agent is a general-purpose autonomous agent that represents a fundamental leap in how we interact with technology.

“It can understand complex, multi-step requests, create a plan, and then autonomously use the same tools we do – browsers, terminals, file systems, code interpreters – to get the job done.”

*Google Reveals “Better than ChatGPT” Experimental Research Tool: Google is out with a new feature that reportedly offers next generation AI research capability for users looking to generate in-depth reports.

The new approach to AI research is “inspired by the iterative nature of human research through repeated cycles of searching, thinking and refining,” according to writer Sajjad Ansari.

Dubbed ‘Test-Time Diffusion Deep Researcher,’ the tool is still in experimental mode. But it’s still worth tracking by writers looking for the ultimate solution for in-depth AI research.

*ChatGPT-Maker Wants a Cut From In-App Sales: ChatGPT’s maker OpenAI is putting together an interesting offer to online retailers: We’ll promote your products in ChatGPT, but we want a taste.

Observes Medium: “People familiar with the plans state that OpenAI is actively working on an in-chat checkout experience.

“This would let users complete purchases inside the platform, and merchants would then pay OpenAI a commission on each sale.”

*Microsoft Updates CoPilot, Its AI Assistant: Writers using Microsoft 365 Copilot to generate supplemental images should find those can be more photorealistic now, thanks to a recent overhaul of the AI tool.

Other perks include tighter integration with the Microsoft Edge browser, Microsoft Teams and availability of Copilot as an app for MacOS.

Memory fans will also like enhancements that enable Copilot Memory to recall key facts about you – such as your preferences, working style and your favorite topics.

*Shopify Drops AI Blog Optimizer for Online Retailers: Digital merchants looking to get their blogs picked up by the search engines will want to check-out a new SEO optimizer from Shopify.

Dubbed ‘AI Rewrite App,’ the tool instantly rewrites and SEO-optimizes retail blogs.

Observes Fredy Dellis, CEO, TheGenieLab: “With the AI Rewrite App, merchants can now refresh their blog library in seconds, drive more traffic — and keep content aligned with evolving SEO strategies.”

*AI BIG PICTURE: Snapshot: Increasing Numbers of CEOs Warn of AI-Driven Job Loss: Investors Business Daily offers an excellent wrap-up on the growing AI take-over of white collar jobs in this 11-minute video.

Once a taboo subject, unvarnished predictions of job loss due to AI are becoming increasingly common among CEOs.

Included is a report on Microsoft, which has credited AI for racking-up $500 million in savings – as the company continues to slash jobs.

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Joe Dysart is editor of RobotWritersAI.com and a tech journalist with 20+ years experience. His work has appeared in 150+ publications, including The New York Times and the Financial Times of London.

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Crop Weed Control Robot

Weed that grow among crops is a problem in many ways since humanity started agriculture. Weeds compete with crops for water, soil nutrients, sunlight. They can host pets, harbor diseases. They cost labor to remove them, either manually or chemically. This also increases overall costs and chemical removal may mean environmental impacts. Overall, weeds cause lower crop yield, decrease in quality, and higher costs. Considering all these, it is a very critical task, to remove them as efficiently as possible, which is where robots can be very useful and bring the costs down.

A robot that is developed in Spain, which is called “The GreenBot” aims to undertake such task. The robot is still in development stage but according to the press release provided by the team, it completed its successful field trials. The robot is developed by GMV (www.gmv.com), and a consortium made of University of Seville’s AGR-278 “Smart Biosystems Laboratory” research group, GMV, TEPRO, PIONEER HiBred Spain SL, and Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de Andalucía, where each participant undertook tasks belonging to different disciplines. The collaboration was initially scheduled to continue for 21 months, which concluded end of June, 2025.

Photo Credit: GMV – www.gmv.com

The robot is basically a robotic vehicle and a robotic arm, equipped with AI, autonomous navigation and machine vision technologies, which are all essential to accurately identify and treat weeds such as the ones that grow near almond, citrus and olive trees.

During field tests, the robot effectively completed its tasks under different light, soil and plant combinations. Detection of smaller weeds under shade however, still remains a challenge, which the team plans to tackle by training the model with further data. The robot operates in real time, with an inference frequency of 1 second per image. This eliminated the need of using external servers, and enabled seamless integration between perception, navigation and application. The robot runs with the popular open source operating system ROS2 (Robot Operating System).

The robot basically works by approaching the tree, encircling the trunk by its robotic arm, and while further movement of the robot body (basically the vehicle) still continues, the half circular arm sprays precisely targeted chemicals on identified weeds. This not only automates weed treatment but also significantly reduces the use of chemicals, and hence, the environmental impact. The weed detection core, which was developed by the University of Seville, can identify position, species and dimensions of weeds within a tolerance of 2 cm.

The project was funded by grants for European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Operational Groups, within the framework of Rural Development Program of Andalusia, which operates under Spanish Ministry of Agriculture.

The project specific details in this post were obtained from a press release shared by Ariadne Comunicación (www.ariadne.es), who handles press communications for GMV (www.gmv.com), the maker of the robot.

Post By: A. Tuter


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Robotic Camera Tripod

Solo content creators often face the choice of either recording from a stationary camera or having to ask help from someone who needs to hold the camera. With this robotic tripod system called Roll Cam Robotic Cameraman, this problem seems to be solved to some extent. The system makes the tripod follow whatever needs to be recorded or live-streamed autonomously by using LIDAR and computer vision and can work on different tripods. In the video below it also mentions that the wheels were designed to absorb small vibrations for smooth recording. It comes with multiple recording modes as well. The kit comes with a maker SDK for C++ developers to customize its features further. The project is currently in the kickstarter phase.

Image Credit: Berkshire Computing – www.berkshirecomputing.com


Kickstarter Link:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rollcam/roll-cam-camera-man/rewards

Video Link Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybQoik3YIo8

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Robotic arm with soft grippers helps people with disabilities make pizza and more

For the millions of Americans who live with a mobility issue, making a pizza can be a lot more challenging than just choosing between pepperoni or sausage. Now Virginia Tech researchers have developed a robotic arm with novel assistive grippers that can help those with disabilities accomplish complex everyday tasks, including building a pizza.

Designing drones that can fly in air ducts

New research published in npj Robotics addresses the challenge of flying small quadrotors in air ducts as small as 35 cm (14 inches). This research, led by a team of researchers from Inria, CNRS, Université de Lorraine, and Aix-Marseille Université, opens a new way of accessing and inspecting highly-confined environments.

Scientists use AI-powered robot to assemble cyborg insects for use in search and rescue efforts

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have built the world's first automated cyborg insect "factory line." This new prototype robotic system automates the attachment of miniature electronic backpacks on the backs of Madagascar hissing cockroaches, turning them into insect-hybrid robots.
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