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Aether AI has launched CRIS-0, a robotic intelligence system capable of predicting the outcomes of its actions and adjusting its behavior accordingly. The system was demonstrated performing household tasks, showcasing its ability to integrate a causal world model with robotic agents. Aether's challe...
Gecko Robotics has announced its collaboration with Anduril to deploy robotics and AI software at the new Arsenal-2 shipyard in Baltimore County, Maryland. This facility will focus on manufacturing submarine parts, utilizing Gecko's inspection technology for non-destructive testing (NDT) of componen...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched an open-source Physical AI Toolchain aimed at assisting roboticists in transitioning from data collection to the deployment of AI models on robots. This toolchain integrates AWS services with NVIDIA’s Physical AI software, addressing the challenge of connecting...
Uber and Pony.ai have announced plans to introduce a robotaxi service in London, marking a significant step in their partnership to deploy driverless cars in Europe. Testing of Pony.ai's Gen-7 robotaxis is set to begin in the coming weeks, as part of Uber's broader strategy to integrate autonomous v...
Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a soft underwater robot inspired by feather stars, capable of three-dimensional movement using only two actuators. This innovative design significantly reduces mechanical complexity, as traditional systems typically require six actuators fo...
A team from Fudan University has developed an innovative robot mat that can harness electricity from the ground, thus removing the necessity for batteries. This advancement could significantly impact the design and functionality of mobile robots, making them more efficient and environmentally friend...
Mecka has successfully raised $60 million in Series B funding, led by Sequoia Capital, to enhance its robotics data infrastructure and commercial deployments. The company specializes in capturing human demonstrations using proprietary multi-sensor hardware, converting this data into training signals...
Odyssey, an AI research company, has launched Odyssey-3, its most advanced world model to date. This model represents a major leap towards general-purpose intelligence, enabling systems to understand, predict, and interact with both physical and virtual environments. Odyssey-3 can control robots, hu...
SafeWorld has officially launched after securing $12.2 million in seed funding, co-led by Shine Capital and a16z Speedrun. The Palo Alto-based startup aims to create simulation software that tests the safety of autonomous robots prior to their deployment in real-world environments. This platform all...
Aeffe, an Italian company, has developed a remote-controlled underwater robot called KeelCrab. This innovative device is designed to remove algae, mussels, and barnacles from boats, effectively addressing the challenges posed by marine growth. The introduction of the KeelCrab is significant as it o...
The Beijing Institute of Technology has published findings in its science sub-journal that suggest quadrupedal robots can achieve faster running speeds without the need for motor upgrades. This breakthrough in robotics could significantly enhance the performance of robotic systems in various applica...
The study published in the Journal of Field Robotics evaluates the uncertainty in pose estimation arising from automatic point cloud registration in multi-sensor robotic systems. This research is crucial as accurate pose estimation is vital for the effective operation of robotic systems in various a...
Researchers at Donghua University have reported advancements in microfluidic spinning techniques that enable the integration of filters, inverters, and spatial sensors into continuous soft fibers. This innovative approach allows for the creation of soft materials that can be utilized in robotics for...
Drone Industry Insights (DII) launched the ASTRA Intelligence platform on October 6, 2026, featuring over 1,500 companies and 6,500 products from 68 countries. This searchable platform aims to streamline connections within the mobile robot ecosystem by allowing buyers, suppliers, investors, and poli...
Minerva Humanoids has emerged from stealth mode, announcing approximately $10 million in pre-seed funding aimed at developing semi-autonomous humanoid robots for hazardous work environments. The funding round was led by General Catalyst, with Long Journey Ventures and Credo Ventures as co-leads, and...
Multiply Labs has successfully raised $75 million in Series B funding aimed at enhancing its robotic systems for automating manual processes in biologics manufacturing. This funding round was led by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and NantWorks, with participation from new investors including AstraZeneca, L...
Aigen has announced the development of a simulation and world-model system that enables its autonomous agricultural robots to adapt to new crops in less than a week. Utilizing the Alchemy simulation platform, the company generates synthetic training data for its solar-powered Element robots, which r...
Doosan Robotics has been chosen for two government-funded R&D projects aimed at advancing Physical AI technologies. Announced on October 6, the projects focus on a next-generation collaborative robot and an intelligent welding solution, with a combined budget of approximately KRW 98.9 billion, inclu...
Chinese robotics company RoboParty has introduced the RP1, a full-stack open-source humanoid robot aimed at advancing robotics research, education, and embodied AI development. The robot was showcased at the 2026 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2026) on Sept...
Jungheinrich has officially launched the EAC 212a, an autonomous mobile robot designed for automated pallet transport, introduced at LogiMAT 2026. This mobile robot connects various process areas along the material flow, facilitating transport between goods receipt, warehousing, production, and disp...
Extend Robotics has successfully raised £2.6 million in pre-Series A funding to advance its Result-as-a-Service model, enabling manufacturers to pay for robotic work completed rather than purchasing robots outright. This funding, led by Skyworks Venture Capital Fund with participation from Neo Vent...
Dalian University of Technology has introduced VA-Bench, a testing framework that evaluates 12 multimodal model setups on various robot-arm tasks. Among these models, Qwen3.8-max achieved the highest success rate, completing 53.93% of the tasks. However, none of the models managed to finish a strict...
Coco Robotics has announced an exclusive partnership with Deliveroo to initiate robot deliveries in the UK. This collaboration marks Coco's entry into the UK market, with plans to begin operations in London's Canary Wharf before expanding to additional towns and cities in the upcoming months. The s...
Ency Software and Estun have initiated a technology partnership to enhance the programming and simulation of Estun robots for European users. Two Estun robots have been delivered to Ency's R&D center in Cyprus for integration and testing, resulting in dedicated drivers and post-processors for seamle...
Runway AI Inc. has introduced Praxis-1, an open-weight world action model designed to enhance robotic control through video pretraining. The company is currently testing Praxis-1 across various embodiments and environments to identify and address potential gaps before its general release. The signi...
Clone Robotics showcased a human-controlled robotic hand while announcing a launch target for Torso 4 in November. The demonstration featured the hand of Torso 3, which operates through teleoperation, allowing a human to control its movements remotely. This video highlights an older design, as the c...
Agibot and Chimelong Group have initiated the first phase of a significant embodied AI deployment at Chimelong Spaceship Park, incorporating over 300 robots into various sectors such as entertainment, education, visitor services, and hotel operations. This deployment represents a shift from standalo...
VicOne LAB R7 investigates how manipulated inputs can affect robot behavior and safety. Mobile robots, collaborative arms, and humanoids rely on accurate environmental data to function safely. When inputs are incorrect, whether due to faults or deliberate manipulation, robots may respond inappropria...
Flourish Robots, a San Francisco startup, has unveiled its home robot, Flourish 1, priced at $3,555, which can learn household chores in approximately 30 minutes. The robot, designed specifically for home use, stands 3 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 44 pounds, capable of operating for up to 12 hours...
Tangent Robotics has announced the successful completion of a pre-seed funding round, raising $4.5 million to advance robotic fine motor skills. The funding will be utilized to develop advanced robotic manipulation capabilities that integrate hand hardware, touch sensing, and motor learning. This i...
Runway, a prominent developer of generative AI video technology, is venturing into robotics with the introduction of Praxis-1, an open-weight AI model. This model is designed to leverage knowledge gained from video to control physical robots, allowing developers to download and adapt it independentl...
Doosan Robotics has appointed Youngmin Kwon as its new CEO, effective October 1, 2026. Kwon, who previously served as President of Doosan Mottrol, brings a wealth of experience in global business and corporate strategy to the role. His leadership is expected to enhance Doosan Robotics' competitivene...
Inbolt has successfully raised $12.5 million to advance its AI-driven 3D vision software tailored for industrial robots. This funding will support the company's expansion into the U.S. and Asia-Pacific markets, as well as its entry into data centers and electronics manufacturing. The significance o...
Tangent Robotics has successfully raised $4.5 million in pre-seed funding, led by Fly Ventures and Toyota Ventures, to enhance robotic manipulation systems aimed at high-precision industrial tasks. The funding will support the development of robot hands, light-based touch sensing, and motor learning...
California-based DYNA Robotics has unveiled the DYNA 2.1, a humanoid robot capable of autonomously performing laundry tasks such as folding towels. Announced on September 29, the robot showcases its abilities through a video demonstration, highlighting its physical dexterity and reasoning skills wit...
The production capacity of humanoid robots has exceeded 10,000 units, raising questions about Anhui's position in the national market. This milestone indicates significant advancements in robotics manufacturing, showcasing the region's potential to compete with top-tier cities. As the industry evo...
The robotics sector is experiencing significant financial reallocation, with companies exploring new avenues for investment. Notably, a Tsinghua University PhD graduate has left a high-paying position at Tencent to develop a robotic brain, aiming to commercialize skills as products. Additionally, Fa...
Destro AI has successfully raised $8 million in seed funding, co-led by Base10 Partners and Bonfire Ventures, with additional participation from CoFound Partners. This funding will be utilized to expand enterprise deployments and enhance its engineering and research teams. The company’s robot-agnost...
Dyna Robotics has introduced Taku, a semi-humanoid robot, alongside the Dyna-2.1 system, showcasing an hour-long autonomous laundry demonstration. This event, announced on September 29, highlights Taku's ability to manage a sequence of tasks, making decisions on workflow autonomously, which marks a...
MirrorMe Technology has introduced its Viva dexterous robotic hand, capable of performing a real-time four-hand piano duet with a human player. This innovation utilizes the Cada music embodied foundation model, which translates musical intent into precise commands for fingering, touch, force, and ti...
The rapid increase in robot model parameters has not been matched by the availability of high-quality physical interaction data. Current compliant data in China stands at only 500,000 hours, while commercial deployment requires tens of millions of hours, resulting in a gap exceeding 99%. The China A...
The underwater robotics sector, which has seen minimal activity over the past decade, is experiencing a significant increase in investment. In the first nine months of 2026 alone, 123 financing events were recorded in the marine economy, nearing the total of 125 for all of 2025. This surge is marked...
On September 28, 2026, Zhuji Power and Dongtu Technology launched China's first humanoid robot equipped with domestic electronic architecture in Yichang, Hubei. This robot marks a significant advancement in integrating domestic industrial-grade real-time communication capabilities within complex hum...
Recently, Qiteng Robotics held a launch event for its brand at the Chongqing Yuelai International Conference Center. During the event, the company introduced its first industrial-grade embodied intelligence platform, 'Yuan Yu Zhi Xun', developed by Shengtong Energy, a publicly listed company under Q...
On September 28, Sharpa unveiled three innovative products at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems in Pittsburgh, USA. These include the D01 integrated tactile perception robot, the W02 ultra-compact and lightweight dexterous hand, and the AE01 high-fidelity exoskeleton tac...
On September 28, the Luohu District of Shenzhen announced the launch of the first Luohu Cup, an integrated program for humanoid robot football competitions and training, held at Cuiyuan Middle School. This initiative, organized by the Luohu District Education Bureau and supported by Zhiyin Technolog...
On September 28, at the IROS conference in Pittsburgh, Sharpa showcased a complete robotics system featuring a humanoid robot, a dexterous hand, and an exoskeleton glove. Unlike many exhibitors presenting single modules, Sharpa's offering represents a cohesive system aimed at creating an end-to-end...
Nvidia has launched Isaac ROS 5.0, which introduces AI agent capabilities aimed at accelerating the development, customization, and deployment of robotics applications within the open-source Robot Operating System ecosystem. This release, announced at ROSCon in Toronto, Canada, enhances support for...
Home-improvement retailer Bauhaus has successfully deployed an automated inbound logistics system from XYZ Robotics at its logistics center in Krefeld, Germany. This system integrates container unloading, carton identification, and palletizing into a single automated line, marking the first European...
Sharpa has introduced three innovative products at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh: the Dexa D01 manipulation robot, Wave W02 dexterous hand, and Avatar AE01 haptic glove. This launch marks a significant expansion of Sharpa's hardware offerings, integrating robotic hands into a cohesive platform designed fo...
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