Palladyne AI Secures Additional $2.9 Million from U.S. Air Force for STRATFI Contract

Developing Effective Unmanned Collaborative Combat Aircraft: Key Concerns and Considerations

The development of unmanned collaborative combat aircraft is increasingly focused on enhancing capabilities, managing costs, and improving autonomy. These factors are critical in ensuring that these aircraft can effectively serve their intended roles in modern combat scenarios. Addressing these concerns is vital as military forces seek to integrate advanc...

Huawei Launches CloudRobo, a Comprehensive Embodied AI Development Platform

Huawei Cloud has introduced CloudRobo, a comprehensive platform for embodied AI development that encompasses data production, model development, simulation, and robot deployment. This initiative is supported by partnerships with over 20 companies, including Youibot. The launch of CloudRobo is significant as it marks Huawei's entry into the embodied AI sec...

Big Joe's Four-Product AMR Push at Automate 2026: What It Reveals About the North American Warehouse Automation Market

RobotToday analyzes Big Joe's four new autonomous vehicles launched at Automate 2026 — AP44, ASC40, ATC100, ACV40 — in the context of North America's warehouse labor shortage and AMR market growth.

WAIC Highlights Embodied Intelligence with Data-Driven Innovations and New Players

Embodied intelligence emerged as a leading focus at this year's WAIC, attracting significant attention at the Expo Center. Numerous familiar companies showcased their production lines and scenarios, while new entrants like Guanglun Intelligent and Wuwen Zhike displayed data streams and algorithm demonstrations, drawing industry professionals eager to addr...

Air Force Suspends F-16 Ejection Seat Competition for 90 Days

The U.S. Air Force has announced a 90-day suspension of the competition for new ejection seats for the F-16 aircraft. This decision comes after the Air Force previously indicated plans to reopen the Next Generation Ejection Seat program, raising questions about the future of the procurement process. This suspension is significant as it sets the stage for ...

The Most Important AI at WAIC Wasn't a Robot

At WAIC 2026, AI-native platforms quietly replaced interpreter hardware — what invisible AI infrastructure means for robotics and embodied AI.

Air Force One Developments, Drone Wingman Competition, and GCAP's Future Insights

The White House is updating plans for the president's Qatari-donated Air Force One, as discussed by Breaking Defense's Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna. This evolution highlights the importance of modernizing presidential transport in response to current geopolitical dynamics. Additionally, there is an increasing trans-Atlantic competition to develop drone...

AGIBOT Launches Four New Embodied AI Products at WAIC 2026

AGIBOT unveiled four new embodied AI products at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026, expanding its portfolio with humanoid platforms, industrial robots, and dexterous manipulation systems. The new offerings include the AGIBOT A3 Ultra, G2 Max, and OmniHand 3 Ultra-M, designed to address the challenges of reliable manufacturing and in...

Ace Robotics Secures Hundreds of Millions in Financing for Embodied AI Development

Chinese robotics company Ace has announced the debut of its embodied AI technology. This development marks a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence within robotics, showcasing Ace's commitment to innovation in this field. The introduction of embodied AI is crucial as it enhances the capabilities of robots, allowing them to ...

WAIC 2026 Ten Flagship Exhibits

WAIC 2026 named ten Flagship Exhibits from 3,000+ products — spanning domestic AI superclusters, humanoid robots, general-purpose agents, AI wearables, and protein design AI. Engineering breakdown by RobotToday.

WAIC 2026: Insight AI Unveils First Embodied Semantic Intelligence System, insightOS Semantic

At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Insight AI launched the world's first embodied semantic intelligence system, insightOS Semantic. This system represents a pivotal shift in the embodied intelligence industry, moving from mere demonstration capabilities to practical applications in real-world scenarios. The significance of t...

ROBOTTODAY Weekly July 13 – 17, 2026

This week in robotics: Hyundai takes full ownership of Boston Dynamics, Xpeng targets 1,000 Iron humanoids a month, LimX Dynamics raises $200M pre-IPO, and Agility opens a Silicon Valley physical-AI hub. July 13–17, 2026.

Sarcos (acquired by PalladyneAI)

United States  

Palladyne AI offers AI software for robots and drones including Palladyne IQ, Pilot, and SwarmOS, alongside hardware components like BRAIN X2 flight computer and IntelliSwarm for autonomous operations.

Resquared

United States  

DCS Corp.

United States  

US defense engineering company providing AI and autonomy R&D, sensor exploitation, modeling and simulation, and unmanned systems technology for US Air Force, Army, and Space Force manned-unmanned teaming programs.

Herr Industrial, Inc

United States  

US provider of industrial paint finishing systems, air pollution control, material handling, and control systems since 1971. Delivers turnkey automation solutions for metal, plastic, and wood finishing with installation and maintenance services.

Autonomous Solutions

United States  

Autonomous vehicle control software (Mobius); retrofits tractors/implements for full autonomy, path planning, obstacle detection, multi-vehicle fleet coordination; applied to ag for precision tasks, no specific robot hardware.

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI Robots)

United States  

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI Robots) designs and manufactures vendor-independent vehicle automation systems. Its proprietary technology platform revolves around Mobius, an advanced autonomous command and control software suite. Mobius orchestrates multi-vehicle operations, integrating precise navigation, real-time obstacle detection, and path-planning capabilities into legacy fleets. The company's product line includes drive-by-wire hardware kits that convert standard industrial vehicles into autonomous units capable of remote teleoperation or fully automated execution. These solutions automate heavy machinery within the mining, agriculture, automotive testing, and government logistics sectors, emphasizing increased operational safety and predictable cycle times.

Scout AI

United States  

FURYA is an advanced foundation model designed for multi-domain defense applications, enabling collaborative autonomy in unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). It integrates embodied AI for human-robot coordination, utilizing natural language processing for command execution. The platform operates in GPS-denied environments, leveraging pre-trained decision-making capabilities. Its platform-agnostic architecture supports diverse robotic systems, ensuring adaptability across various operational contexts.

Swarm Aero

United States  

The UAV system features a universal swarm node for enhanced sensor mesh and edge computing capabilities, facilitating collaborative autonomy in dynamic environments. It employs mission-level autonomy to translate user intent into real-time vehicle behaviors, optimizing payload delivery. The platform supports multi-domain operations, integrating air, sea, and ground assets, while leveraging advanced composite materials for high production efficiency.

LAAS CNRS (FR)

France  

French CNRS research laboratory specializing in systems analysis and architecture across computer science, robotics, automatics, and micro/nano systems. Conducts fundamental and applied research in autonomous systems and embedded intelligence.

National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC)

United States  

Develops autonomous robotic systems for extreme environments including planetary exploration: mobility platforms, perception/sensing (LiDAR/vision), manipulation arms, field-tested autonomy software. Collaborates on NASA/JPL projects for Mars/Moon rovers, sampling, navigation in rough terrain; focuses on rugged, high-reliability hardware/software integration for space/terrestrial analogs.

Swarmbotics AI

United States  

Swarmbotics specializes in autonomous robotic systems designed for multi-mission capabilities in tactical environments. The ANTS platform integrates attritable, man-portable UGVs with advanced swarm autonomy, enabling coordinated operations for ISR, C-UAS, and electronic warfare. The field-proven autonomy stack supports real-time tasking and data sharing, ensuring interoperability with existing command and control structures in combat scenarios.

Kadet Defense Systems (IN)

India  

Indian developer of unmanned aerial systems for defense applications, including aerial targets for air defense training, loitering munitions, and ISR UAVs providing real-time battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance.