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China Rare Earth Group Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. has entered into a strategic cooperation with Benmo Technology. This partnership aims to enhance the industrialization of direct drive power modules specifically tailored for the robotics sector. The collaboration is significant as it seeks to...
WanNa Robotics introduced the NOVA21 at the Hong Kong Autumn Electronics Fair, featuring 21 active rotary joints and 16 force sensors. This innovative dexterous hand is designed for advanced robotic applications, showcasing the company's commitment to enhancing robotic manipulation capabilities. Th...
Inspire Robots has launched the RH37D1 series at CIIF 2026, featuring a fully direct-drive three-finger hand. This innovative hand boasts seven active degrees of freedom and can exert a fingertip force of 40N, with a maximum pulling load capacity of 43kg. The introduction of the RH37D1 is significa...
Global Direct Drive has announced its first stock offering, marking a significant milestone for the company and Li Zexiang, who is celebrating his fourth IPO. This event highlights the growing interest in robotics and automation technologies, particularly in the context of investment opportunities i...
Zhang Di, founder of Benmo Technology, announced a significant shift towards direct drive power solutions, predicting that over 10 billion robots will be integrated into various industries within the next decade. This transition marks a departure from traditional gearbox systems, emphasizing the adv...
A young Chinese team, Benmo Technology, is set to revolutionize the power system paradigm with their direct drive technology, moving away from traditional gearboxes. This shift is crucial as AI demands more flexible, precise, and reliable power outputs, highlighting the limitations of gear-driven sy...
Direct Drive has introduced a modular approach with its D1 robots, allowing multiple units to physically connect. This innovative design enables the robots to automatically recognize their new configurations, adjusting their dynamics models accordingly to accommodate different loads and terrains. T...
Chinese startup Direct Drive claims that the primary challenge for embodied robots is not the intelligence of their systems but rather their ability to physically access various environments. By integrating direct-drive actuators with innovative wheel-legged designs, these robots are engineered to n...
From August 19 to 23, the 2026 World Robot Conference took place at the Beijing Etrong International Exhibition and Convention Center, featuring over 774 exhibitors and more than 300,000 attendees. This event marked a significant collective showcase for the global robotics industry. The conference...
The race to develop a general-purpose humanoid robot has reached a critical point centered on hand design. Recently, Figure CEO Brett Adcock criticized the company's earlier tendon-based hand for its engineering flaws, stating it was a poor decision. Figure is now pursuing a 7th-generation hand that...
In recent years, the global robotics research landscape has shifted focus back to the physical structure of robots, particularly in dexterous manipulation. According to IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, the number of papers on haptic perception, soft robotics, tendon-driven systems, and visuotac...
Texas A&M University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering has received a $2 million grant to establish the Aggie AI Foundry, a fully automated research lab. This innovative facility will utilize artificial intelligence and robotic arms to mix, melt, and test novel metal alloys, signific...
DH-Robotics introduced the ADH-5-13, a five-finger dexterous hand featuring 13 independently controllable active degrees of freedom (DOF), at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh. This innovative product aims to enhance robotic manipulation capabilities across various applications. The significance of the ADH-5...
PI (Physik Instrumente) has announced the expansion of its direct-drive vertical translation stages with the introduction of the V-571.Z family. This new product line combines dynamic performance with nanometer precision, catering to the growing demand for high-precision motion control solutions. T...
Humanoid robotics expert Scott Walter and hand surgeon Gustav Andersson have commended the innovative 20-degree-of-freedom (20-DOF) robotic hand developed by China's Wuji Tech. Their analysis highlights the device's direct-drive actuation, which represents a significant advancement over traditional...
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