The search is on! We’re looking for exceptional early-stage robotics or AI companies to demo their technology onstage at TC Sessions: Robotics + AI on April 18 at UC Berkeley. Our day-long event takes a deep dive into these world-changing technologies, and features interviews, workshops, demos and networking with leading robotics and AI technologists, founders, […]
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Hany Farid and Peter Barrett will be speaking at TC Sessions: Robotics + AI April 18 at UC Berkeley
We’re very excited to announce our first guests for this year’s TC Sessions: Robotics. TechCrunch is returning to the U.C. Berkeley campus again this April for another full-day session delving into all aspects of robotics. As we mark our third year, we’ve decided to add programming devoted to artificial intelligence, because you can’t really do […]
View More Hany Farid and Peter Barrett will be speaking at TC Sessions: Robotics + AI April 18 at UC BerkeleySkydio’s autonomous drone lands in Apple retail stores, now supports Watch controls
With a few taps, you can now direct Skydio‘s $1,999 autonomous drone from your Apple Watch allowing you to fulfill the geeky dream you never knew you had, directing an expensive autonomous drone with your little wrist computer. The very cool R1 self-flying drone will also be going up for sale in US Apple Stores, a […]
View More Skydio’s autonomous drone lands in Apple retail stores, now supports Watch controlsSkydio announces autonomous drone developer platform, new $1,999 price point
Skydio launched their self-flying R1 drone a few months back, now the startup is launching a developer platform that will allow users to design and share their own skills for the device, potentially opening it up to a lot of new use cases. Alongside the platform launch, Skydio has also shared that they sold out […]
View More Skydio announces autonomous drone developer platform, new $1,999 price pointExecs from DJI, 3DR and Skydio to discuss drones at Disrupt SF 2018
Just how big are drones? According to Gartner, industry revenue topped $6 billion last year and is on track to hit $11.2 billion by 2020. Unmanned aerial vehicles are a huge industry with a broad swath of applications, from hobbyists to agriculture to the military. At Disrupt SF in September, we’ll be bringing together executives […]
View More Execs from DJI, 3DR and Skydio to discuss drones at Disrupt SF 2018Skydio’s self-flying drone can now track down cars
Skydio‘s first major update to their crazy cool self-flying drone fixes its 13 eyes on a new object to follow at high speeds: cars. The Bay Area startup has expanded following capabilities of its R1 drone beyond just humans, with cars now firmly within their sights. Now, you’ll still be limited by the devices 25mph so […]
View More Skydio’s self-flying drone can now track down carsSkydio R1 review: a mesmerizing, super expensive self-flying drone
The idea of a robot methodically hunting you down isn’t the most pleasant of concepts. A metal-bodied being zooming after you at up to 25 miles per hour with multiple eyes fixed on your location seems… out of your best interest. The Skydio R1 drone seems friendly enough though. I wouldn’t call it loving or […]
View More Skydio R1 review: a mesmerizing, super expensive self-flying droneSkydio’s $2499 ‘self-flying’ drone knows where you are and where you’re going
Today, Skydio is showcasing the R1, a drone that boasts what the startup calls “self-flying” capabilities. What this means is that the drone is capable of locking-on to an individual and following them while shooting video and avoiding obstacles. This doesn’t just mean that it can avoid a tree or two while flying through an otherwise open field, the drone can track you… Read More
Skydio’s $2499 ‘self-flying’ drone knows where you are and where you’re going
Today, Skydio is showcasing the R1, a drone that boasts what the startup calls “self-flying” capabilities. What this means is that the drone is capable of locking-on to an individual and following them while shooting video and avoiding obstacles. This doesn’t just mean that it can avoid a tree or two while flying through an otherwise open field, the drone can track you… Read More