The Robot Report

21 hours ago | therobotreport.com | Brianna Wessling

Waymo recalled 1,212 robotaxis to address risks of collisions with chains, gates, and other roadway barriers. The company said it resolved the underlying software issue through a November 2024 update that reduced the likelihood of these types of events. The recall does not impact its operations or any vehicles currently on the road, the company said. U.S. auto safety investigators from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a probe into the issue last year.

2 days ago | therobotreport.com | Brianna Wessling

Universal Robots unveiled its fastest collaborative robot (cobot) yet today. The UR15 has a maximum TCP speed of 5 m/s to reduce cycle times, increase productivity, and reduce costs across applications and industries. For pick-and-place applications, the company said the UR15 delivers up to 30% cycle time improvements compared to other UR models. At the same time, it maintains the characteristics UR cobots are known for, such as a lightweight design and small footprint.

3 days ago | therobotreport.com | Chris Newmarker

SS Innovations plans to submit a de novo classification request to the U.S. FDA for its SSi Mantra 3 surgical robotic system. Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based SS Innovations plans to submit in July. The submission will include an application for multi-specialty indications, including urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic and cardiac surgery. The SSI Mantra 3 system features a modular, open-console design with 3D visualization and enhanced ergonomics.

3 days ago | therobotreport.com | Steve Crowe

Waymo is sending a small fleet of robotaxis to map the city of Boston. The cars won’t be driving autonomously. Instead, Waymo said the vehicles will have trained, human autonomous specialists behind the wheel at all times. The goal of the trip is to explore Boston’s unique – and chaotic – driving environment and understand the differences compared to areas where Waymo routinely operates. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said its robotaxis will be exploring Boston in May and June.

5 days ago | therobotreport.com | Mike Oitzman

In Episode 195 of The Robot Report Podcast, our guest is Giovanni Campanella, the industrial automation and robotics general manager at Texas Instruments. Show timeline6:30 – Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman recap the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center13:20 – Mike interviews Giovanni Campanella, industrial automation and robotics general manager at Texas Instruments (TI).