Workers in various industries face significant risks to their musculoskeletal health due to repetitive bending, lifting, prolonged standing, and heavy material handling. These activities contribute to injuries, diminished productivity, and increased turnover rates among the workforce. In response to these challenges, advancements in automation and innovative designs are being explored to mitigate these issues. One notable development is the StepUp NEO, a field-oriented passive exoskeleton designed to alleviate the physical strain on workers. This initiative aims to enhance worker safety and efficiency by providing support during demanding tasks. As industries continue to evolve, the integration of such technologies is crucial for promoting a healthier and more sustainable workforce.
StepUp NEO: Advancing Field-Oriented Passive Exoskeleton Design
Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Addressing the Human Bottleneck in Healthcare Automation: Aligning Physicians with Patient Demand
Hospitals are increasingly adopting automation to enhance care delivery by integrating software for administrative tasks, utilizing robots for logistics, and deploying AI for documentation and scheduling. These advancements aim to reduce waiting times and streamline workflows, allowing clinical teams to focus more on patient care. However, despite these t...
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Midea Group Signs 300 Million RMB Strategic Deal to Expand Industrial Robotics
Midea Group's subsidiary KUKA has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with YINGKE Medical and YINGKE Recycling, valued at over 300 million RMB. This deal includes 1,500 industrial robots, 500 mobile and embodied intelligent robots, and 50 automated storage systems, showcasing Midea's commitment to expanding its industrial robotics capabilities. This ...
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ROBOTTODAY Weekly July 6 – 10, 2026
This week in robotics: AI² Robotics raises $735M for wheeled humanoids, Unitree G1 performs first live surgery, Dexmal launches DexOS platform, Agility Robotics announces SPAC, and Ondas acquires DZYNE for $875.8M. July 6–10, 2026.
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Piaggio Fast Forward Brings kilo® Autonomous Mobile Robot to Automate 2026
Piaggio Fast Forward showcases kilo®, an infrastructure-free collaborative AMR (300 lb payload, 360° LiDAR), at Automate 2026 booth #17054.
Market and Business News
Physical AI Landscape: From Digital Intelligence to the Embodied Physical World
A comprehensive industry analysis of Physical AI — covering Embodied AI, Field AI, Factory AI, VLM, World Model, VLA, and the VLA vs WAM architecture debate. Includes 20+ companies, 28 references, and the RobotToday Physical AI Landscape diagram. July 2026.
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Beijing Launches Specialized Robot Industrial Park in Changping to Boost Innovation
On July 6, Beijing inaugurated its first specialized Robot Industrial Park in Changping, designed to encompass the entire robot industry chain. This initiative aims to enhance innovation and research in robotics, attracting high-quality enterprises and fostering collaboration among government, academia, and industry leaders to bolster the growth of the di...
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LingBot-VLA 2.0: Open-Source Universal Brain for Robots
Robbyant open-sources LingBot-VLA 2.0, a vision-language-action model trained on 60,000 hours of data for cross-morphology, whole-body robot control.
Artificial Intelligence
Humanoid Robots Boosting Collaborative Robot Revenue by 10% to 30%
The collaborative robot industry is experiencing significant evolution, particularly with the rising popularity of humanoid robots. A recent report forecasts substantial revenue growth in the sector, largely attributed to strategic partnerships between collaborative robot companies and humanoid robot manufacturers. This trend is particularly pronounced in...
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Humanoid Robot Wire Harnesses Emerge as a Critical System Technology
A RobotToday engineering deep dive into humanoid robot wire harnesses: 3D dynamic fatigue, 10-100 Gbps EMI shielding, FPC cost reduction, and global standards.
Components and Hardware
2026H2 Robotics Events Briefing: Tailored Recommendations for Robotics Readers
Discover the ultimate directory of global robotics events in 2026. Tailored briefings for engineers, investors, and founders on humanoid robots, AI, and industrial automation by RobotToday.
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Top 7 AI Agent Platforms for Industrial Manufacturing in 2026
The manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant digital transformation, marked by substantial investments in Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), industrial analytics, and predictive maintenance solutions over the past decade. This shift has provided manufacturers with unparalleled operational visibility, enabling ...
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Why Joint Torque Sensors Are Essential for Collaborative Robots
Joint torque sensors are essential components in the operation of collaborative robots, allowing them to execute intricate tasks safely and efficiently. Recent discussions emphasize the compact design and high reliability of these sensors, which contribute significantly to the overall performance of robots across diverse industries. The growing demand for...
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Robot Care Systems
Netherlands
The URL resolves to Robots.nu, an informational portal covering personal, service, care, and educational robots. The site aggregates overviews and news about robots used in homes, healthcare, and workplaces, targeting general audiences exploring robotic technology applications.
Top Grade Healthcare (CN)
Top Grade Healthcare is a Chinese healthcare products and services company. It has limited verifiable presence in robotics; however, the company is listed in context of healthcare automation and senior care robotic applications in the Chinese market.
Xenex Healthcare Services
United States
Xenex Healthcare Services manufactures the LightStrike UV disinfection robot, which uses pulsed xenon UV technology to reduce microbial load in hospital rooms. Provides workflow consulting alongside the robotic system to improve room turnover efficiency.
Adek Industrial Computers
United States
Headquartered in New Hampshire, ADEK manufactures industrial computers, serves as a full-service OEM manufacturing partner, and offers computer repair services. In addition to building computer systems for end-users, OEMs, and resellers, the company also markets a full line of computer cases, motherboards, single board computers, backplanes, and other components. Its products are sorted into product categories and highlighted, along with warranty information and support services.
Arctek Robótica Industrial (BR)
Brazil
Arctek Robótica Industrial is a Brazilian company specializing in industrial robotics, automation, utilities, and custom machine development. Serves Brazilian industrial clients with tailored automation solutions across robotic integration, process automation, and industrial machinery design.
ASRock Industrial Computer Corporation
Taiwan
ASRock Industrial, a global leader in edge computers and industrial motherboards, delivers high-performance industrial computers, motherboards, and mini PCs. Subscribe for the Latest Automate Show Updates Copyright © 2013-2026 A3 Automate.
Technology Collaborative
Technology Collaborative is a US nonprofit organization focused on technology education and workforce development. Connects businesses, educators, and government to advance applied technology skills including automation and robotics training.
AUBO Robotics 遨博智能
United States
AUBO is a Chinese national high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sale of collaborative robots (cobots) with full independent intellectual property rights. They offer various models (3-16KG payload, i/C/iV/iF series) for applications in 3C, automotive, healthcare, and logistics, aiming to increase efficiency and achieve low-cost operations globally.
Chang Robotics
United States
Chang Robotics is an engineering firm specializing in collaborative robotics and automation integration. It provides customized cutting-edge robotic solutions tailored to workforce needs, serving manufacturing, healthcare, government, food & beverage, and other sectors with engineering, deployment, and advanced automation systems.
Patten Studio
United States
Patten Studio is an interactive design studio based at MIT Media Lab roots, creating technology-driven art installations and experiential environments for brands and public spaces. Work involves sensing, embedded computing, and responsive physical interfaces, with peripheral relevance to human-machine interaction.
Shenzhen Macrotellect Technology (CN)
Macrotellect develops BrainLink EEG headsets and brainwave sensing devices for consumer and research applications. The company focuses on brain-computer interface technology enabling non-invasive neural signal acquisition and human-machine interaction.
Soul Machines
New Zealand
New Zealand AI company (now in receivership as of February 2026) that developed lifelike digital human avatars powered by large language models for customer service and enterprise deployment. Created Digital Workers and Workforce Connect platforms.
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