Monday, August 4, 2025

Debating The Top 10 Robots Of All Time

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Our guests this week are Aaron Prather, director of the Robotics ⁘ Autonomous Systems Program at ASTM International, and Rajat Bhageria, founder and CEO and founder of Chef Robotics.

Join us on a fascinating journey through time as we explore the evolution and significance of iconic robots in the history of the industry.

Hosts Mike Oitzman and Steve Crowe recap Prather's recent post of his Top 10 ⁘robots that have moved the robotics industry forward,⁘ and debate the order and composition of the list.

From early mechanical wonders to today's AI-driven machines, discover how these creations have shaped our world and continue to influence our future.

We also delve into some of the stories behind famous robots, their impact on technology and culture, and what they reveal about human ingenuity and imagination.

Unitree last week unveiled its R1, with the standard model priced at $5,900. In comparison, Unitree's G1 robot cost more than $13,000.

The R1 humanoid stands 1.2 m (3.9 ft.) tall and weighs about 25 kg (55.1 lb.). This makes it slightly smaller than the G1, which weighed 35 kg (77.1 lb.), and enabling it to move with "lifelike" agility. Like some other humanoids, Unitree's R1 is remote-controlled.

Teradyne reported $75 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2025. The figure represents a 9% increase from Q1 2025, but a 17% decline year-over-year.

Collaborative robot unit Universal Robots (UR) remained the primary moneymaker by bringing in $63 million, or 84% of the group's revenue for the quarter.

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) generated $12 million.

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