Boston Dynamics' Electric Atlas Shows Off AI Prowess; Conceivable's AI-Powered IVF Lab Aims for 70% Cost Reduction
Key Takeaways
- Boston Dynamics' electric Atlas demonstrates AI-driven perception and object manipulation.
- Conceivable's AI IVF lab targets 70% cost reduction; US launch in early 2026.
- Universal Robots releases direct torque control interface (500 Hz) for all UR cobot joints.
- Comau and Fincantieri unveil MR4Weld mobile welding robot for outdoor automation.
- Renesas RA8E2 MCUs achieve 6.39CM/MHz for AI/robotics applications.
Top Stories
Boston Dynamics showcases electric Atlas's AI-driven capabilities.
On May 29, 2025, Boston Dynamics released a video of its electric Atlas robot, demonstrating real-time perception and object manipulation in a lab. CTO Aaron Saunders discussed Atlas' AI-driven movements at the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston. The focus is on AI-based software for robots to adapt and learn from multi-modal data.
Conceivable's AI robotic IVF lab targets 70% cost reduction.
On May 29, 2025, Conceivable Life Sciences (New York) reported developing an AI-powered robotic IVF laboratory, aiming for a 70% cost reduction in the $35 billion+ IVF market. A 100-patient IRB study is underway in Mexico City, with a US launch targeted for early 2026.
Universal Robots releases direct torque control interface for cobots.
On May 29, 2025, Universal Robots (UR) launched a direct torque control interface (500 Hz) for all joints of UR cobots, designed for AI research and development. Nvidia Robotics used a beta version for gear assembly. The interface is compatible with all UR cobots and supported by PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X, available for free.
Comau and Fincantieri unveil MR4Weld mobile welding robot.
On May 29, 2025, Comau and Fincantieri unveiled the MR4Weld (Mobile Robot for Welding) mobile robot. It is described as an innovative outdoor automation solution to improve quality and performance.
Renesas RA8E2 MCUs achieve 6.39CM/MHz for AI/robotics.
On May 29, 2025, Renesas Electronics announced that its RA8E2 480MHz microcontrollers achieve 6.39CM/MHz. This makes them suitable for endpoint AI and robotics applications.
Robotics Components
STMicroelectronics unveils VL53L7CH ToF sensor.
On May 29, 2025, STMicroelectronics announced the VL53L7CH ToF sensor, an 8x8 (64 zones) multizone sensor with a 90° Field of View.
Broadcom releases AEAT-901B incremental magnetic encoders.
On May 29, 2025, Broadcom released the AEAT-901B incremental magnetic encoders. It is an integrated solution for angular detection within a complete 360° rotation.
Robotics In Action
Analog Devices releases robotics rapid development platform.
On May 29, 2025, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) released the AD-GMSL522-SL Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL™) robotics rapid development platform. It features a GMSL-enabled NVIDIA Jetson Xavier™ NX-based carrier board and software solution.