Two different approaches to spawn robotics; one common thread

by Frank Tobe

22 August 2012

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… Two different approaches to spawn robotics innovation but one common thread: build a product using robotics that satisfies a specific need.
… RE2 (squared) started with defense funding to develop a robotic arm with extraordinary torque and load capacity.
… Liquid Robotics started with personal and non-profit funding to capture the sounds of whales as they migrated along the coasts of Hawaii to Alaska.
… The profiles of these two successful companies make an interesting read but share a common theme: they both provided a solution involving robotics to solve a real need.
… Read the article.

Frank Tobe is the owner and publisher of The Robot Report, and is also a panel member for Robohub's Robotics by Invitation series.

Two different approaches to spawn robotics; one common thread

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