The Robot Report

Vision-language-action models are the next leap in autonomous robotics

Explore how vision-language-action models like Helix, GR00T N1, and RT-1 are enabling robots to understand instructions and act autonomously.
University News & Events

Brain organoids can be trained to solve a goal-directed task

UC Santa Cruz researchers are exploring how brains learn, adapt, and improve, which could help us better understand and address neurological conditions.
AZoRobotics on MSN

Neuron-driven control could redefine how soft robots handle the unexpected

This study presents a bio-inspired control framework for soft robots, enhancing tracking accuracy by over 44% under disturbances while maintaining stability.
IEEE

Data-Conforming Data-Driven Control: Avoiding Premature Generalizations Beyond Data

Abstract: Data-driven and adaptive control approaches face the problem of introducing sudden distributional shifts beyond the distribution of data encountered during learning. Therefore, they are ...
Washington Technology

Peraton wins air traffic control system overhaul contract

The Transportation Department is pushing hard for the new system to go online in 2028, with a price tag for modernization that could reach $31.5 billion. Peraton has won the massive contract to lead a ...
IEEE

Robust Upper Limb Motion Learning and Generalization Using a Hierarchical Neuromechanical Control Model with Deep Reinforcement Learning and Muscle Synergy

Abstract: Bio-inspired musculoskeletal robots offer inherent advantages in flexibility, robustness, and compliance. However, achieving efficient and generalizable motion learning while producing ...
Reuters

FAA wants new air traffic control data system as part of overhaul

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it wants to adopt a new comprehensive system to overhaul how air traffic controllers receive flight data and move ...
Forbes

Why Is The Air Traffic Control System Still Part Of The Government?

The government shutdown and recent accidents have shown the Air Traffic Control system’s vulnerability. It should be turned into an independent, nonprofit organization removed from politics. The ...
CNN

The US air traffic control system is in desperate need of improvement. Would privatization help?

Almost everyone agrees that the US air traffic control system is broken. Longstanding staffing shortages. Antiquated technology. And now, air traffic controllers are caught in the middle of a ...
Business Wire

Allen Control Systems Awarded Contract With Maritime U.S. Special Operations Forces Unit

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allen Control Systems (ACS), a leader in autonomous precision robotics, today announced it has been awarded a contract in collaboration with defense contractor ManTech ...
AFCEA

U.S. Marine Corps Accesses New Command and Control System

The U.S. Marine Corps announced Wednesday that in partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), U.S. Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) and Army ...
Washington Technology

FAA starts the bidding for new air traffic control system contract

The Federal Aviation Administration has given the green light for industry to start working on and turning in their proposals for a contract to stand up a new air traffic control system for managing U ...