In a groundbreaking exploration of artificial intelligence, Professor Rocky Scopelliti unveils his latest book, "Perceptive Machines," which discusses the potential for machines to develop sensory capabilities akin to those of humans and other biological beings. Set against the backdrop of rapid advancements in AI technology, Scopelliti argues that we are on the brink of a future where machines can not only process and analyze information but also sense and interpret their environments through sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. This evolution in AI could redefine the interaction between humans and machines, raising profound questions about the nature of consciousness and emotional intelligence in artificial entities. With developments in AI accelerating, Scopelliti's insights prompt a re-examination of the ethical implications and societal impacts of machines that can "feel."
Machines with the ability to 'feel' currently in development as we enter next frontier of AI
Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
ZhiYuan Unveils AGILE 2.0: Transforming Robotic Vision and Motion Capabilities
ZhiYuan has launched the AGILE 2.0 model, known as the AGIBOT Generative Intelligent Locomotion Engine, enabling robots to perceive, plan, and move with human-like agility. The innovative short film 'Acrobat BOT' showcases the robot's ability to perform complex tasks, such as jumping through fire hoops and balancing on a ball, demonstrating the advanced c...
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ViAct's viBOT Enhances Safety with Vision AI on Construction Job Sites
ViAct has introduced viBOT, an autonomous robotic monitor designed for construction sites. As automation transforms the construction industry, the integration of vision AI is crucial for ensuring the safety of both workers and autonomous systems. The construction robotics market is projected to reach $3.66 billion by 2030, highlighting the growing importa...
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Robots Engage in Activism: Demonstrating for Job Preservation and Human Employment
Recent developments in robotics have seen machines taking on activist roles, with robots staging protests to advocate for the preservation of human jobs. This movement highlights the growing intersection of technology and social issues, emphasizing the need for a balance between automation and employment. The significance of this robotic activism lies in ...
AI and Robotics
YYForce Establishes Facadevision AI to Enhance Drone and AI-Driven Facade Inspection Services
YYForce Inc. has launched Facadevision AI Pte. Ltd., a joint venture aimed at improving integrated facility management (IFM) services in Singapore. This new entity will focus on drone-enabled facade inspection and maintenance, enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the commercial real estate sector. The establishment of Facadevision AI is signific...
China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 3 — The Players
Five vendor archetypes, MIR’s composite top ten, eight company profiles and six field deployments — every firm linked to the RobotToday supplier directory.
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OpenAI's Robotics Evolution: From Early Innovations to Future Humanoid Developments
In 2019, OpenAI released a video showcasing a robotic hand solving a Rubik's Cube. On September 2, 2026, CEO Sam Altman confirmed in a podcast that the company will develop humanoid robots, alongside other forms. Over nine years, OpenAI has revisited robotics three times: initially building robots, then investing in them, and now returning to hands-on dev...
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Emerging 2D Flex Feeding Revolutionizes Industrial Part Picking with Simplified Vision Systems
The article discusses the advancements in 2D Flex feeding technology, which simplifies robotic vision for industrial part picking. Unlike traditional 3D bin picking, this new approach allows for quicker and more reliable implementations, making it accessible for a broader range of applications. This innovation is significant as it enhances the capabilitie...
Factory / Robotics
AGIBOT Open-Sources 11,430 Robot Trajectories to Enhance Reinforcement Learning Research
AGIBOT, a Chinese robotics company, has released its WORLD 2026 dataset, featuring 11,430 robot trajectories aimed at advancing research in reinforcement learning for embodied AI. This dataset emphasizes learning from real-world interactions, capturing a range of experiences including successes, failures, and human interventions. The significance of this ...
AI and Robotics
MIT Lincoln Laboratory Researchers Explore Arctic Under-Ice Sounds and Communication Technologies
Researchers from MIT Lincoln Laboratory have been analyzing under-ice sounds in the Arctic, utilizing commercial sensors deployed during the U.S. Navy's Operation Ice Camp (OIC). Their work aims to understand sound propagation through ice, which is crucial for monitoring environmental changes and military activities in the region. The significance of this...
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China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 1 — The Demand Picture
MIR Databank puts China dexterous hand shipments above 30,000 units in 2026, yet only 3.5% of 2025 demand came from factory production. Part 1 of 3.
Components and Hardware Humanoids
China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 2 — The Technology
Linkage, tendon, direct drive or hybrid — and why hardware is converging while the DL1–DL5 manipulation scale decides who wins. Part 2 of 3.
Components and Hardware
JAKA Robotics Addresses Patent Claims, Highlights Self-Development in Robotics Technology
On September 2, JAKA Robotics issued an official statement regarding overseas patent litigation, asserting that it does not infringe on the opposing party's patents based on comprehensive technical tracing and patent comparison analysis. This confidence stems from over a decade of the company's full-stack self-developed technology system. The performance ...
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BioRobotics Laboratory, Korea University of Technology and Education
Korea, Republic of (South)
South Korean university research laboratory focusing on haptics, exoskeletons, rehabilitation robotics, and autonomous ground vehicles.
Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL)
United States
VA–Univ. of Pittsburgh research center founded 1994, developing wheelchair robotics and assistive mobility tech for veterans and people with disabilities.
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
United States
The REC Foundation is a US nonprofit that runs VEX-based robotics and drone competitions reaching 1.1 million students across 70 countries.
Human in Motion Robotics
Canada
Canadian company developing hands-free lower-limb exoskeletons for spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation.
LG Display
Korea, Republic of (South)
Seoul display maker (KRX:034220, NYSE:LPL), formed 1999, that launched plastic OLED humanoid-robot face panels for industrial settings in 2026.
Roboblock System Co., Ltd.
Korea, Republic of (South)
South Korean robotics distribution and development company founded in 1997; supplies AI robots, drones, humanoid kits, and VR/AR systems internationally.
Australian Centre for Robotic Vision
Australia
World's first research centre specialising in robotic vision, an ARC Centre of Excellence led by QUT.
Machine Vision Lighting Inc.
Japan
Tokyo firm whose patented VISA-Method lighting delivers uniform illumination and one-step 3-D imaging for machine-vision inspection.
Tangram Vision
United States
Perception infrastructure software and hardware company enabling reliable sensor calibration and integration for robotics and autonomous systems.
IT+Robotics (IT)
Italy
IT+Robotics develops 3D machine vision systems for industrial robotics including EyeT+ random bin-picking, adaptive machining path generation and automated 3D completeness inspection for production quality control.
Magellium (FR)
France
French software and data analytics company specializing in satellite image processing, remote sensing, and geospatial intelligence. Serves space, defense, and environmental monitoring sectors. Website unavailable at scrape time.
Ortelio Ltd
United Kingdom
Ortelio Ltd is a UK cloud robotics research company founded in 2011 that develops AI platforms giving robots intelligence for service and healthcare tasks.
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