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AGIBOT has inaugurated its new office in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, with the goal of strengthening its business presence in the region. This office will prioritize commercial collaboration, research partnerships, and the advancement of practical applications for embodied AI. The establishment of this...
Skysys Intelligent Technology is pioneering the integration of drones and robots for renewable energy operations, particularly in inspection and maintenance tasks. Traditional methods of inspecting photovoltaic panels are labor-intensive and hazardous, but Skysys' systems have been deployed at over...
Girteka has placed an order for 900 new Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin trucks, enhancing its fleet renewal efforts. This agreement, made during the IAA Transportation event in Hannover, continues the long-standing partnership between Girteka and Daimler Truck. In 2026, Girteka has already integrate...
The debate over sidewalk delivery robots in the UK is intensifying, with the charity Living Streets calling for a ban until pedestrian safety legislation is enacted. These six-wheeled devices, operating in cities like Leeds and Manchester at speeds of up to 4 mph, pose risks, particularly for disabl...
China Mobile has announced the open-source release of its Open-RAIL middleware, designed to facilitate the integration of VLA/WAM models with robotic hardware. This middleware introduces asynchronous inference, hardware abstraction, and approximately 50 to 100 lines of code for model hooks, enabling...
Reward AI has officially launched its foundation model, OM-1, which aims to revolutionize robot manipulation by learning directly from human demonstrations. This approach seeks to eliminate the need for teleoperation and on-robot training, addressing the limitations of traditional methods that can d...
Robot.com has announced a seven-year commercial agreement with Sodexo Group to enhance the deployment of its sidewalk delivery robot, R-Kiwi, which has completed 2.4 million tasks. This partnership builds on their collaboration that began in 2021 and focuses on select Sodexo-operated college campuse...
A systems integrator has successfully implemented a small PLC retrofit to improve the reliability of aeration systems at a wastewater treatment facility. The project involved upgrading equipment that had been in service since 1996, addressing issues related to sediment build-up that caused operation...
Contractors in Saskatchewan are increasingly opting for steel structures in their commercial projects due to the challenges posed by harsh weather conditions. These metal buildings offer the durability and flexibility needed to maintain project schedules and meet client expectations, especially duri...
Autonomous drones are being trained using virtual rewards to enhance their evasion skills in a high-speed game of tag. This innovative approach focuses on machine learning and decision-making, allowing drones to effectively outmaneuver pursuers and reach their base. The significance of this develop...
Chinese officials announced the completion of the main structure of the first cross-border passenger ropeway linking China and Russia. This project, which began construction in July 2019, is set to be completed by the end of 2026 and will connect Heihe in Heilongjiang Province with Blagoveshchensk i...
Waymo is gradually reintroducing freeway routes to its robotaxi service, starting in Phoenix, after a two-month pause due to safety concerns near construction zones. The company announced this development on X, indicating that more cities, including Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, will f...
A new robotics initiative, backed by a $9 million investment, is set to change the way sewage systems are surveyed and protected. This project focuses on developing a tiny robot designed to navigate and assess underground sewage infrastructure efficiently. The significance of this project lies in i...
A new system, the Persistent Drone Operations Nanogrid, has been launched by Sesame Solar, Target Arm, and AG3 Labs. This innovative solution integrates renewable energy, autonomous robotics, and unmanned aircraft to facilitate continuous drone operations without the need for conventional fuel resup...
DEWALT's drilling robot, DALE™, has successfully drilled over 385,000 holes in concrete with an accuracy exceeding 99%. Developed in collaboration with August Robotics, DALE is engineered for data center construction, significantly speeding up the drilling process by operating at up to 10 times the...
A study published in Science by researchers from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute demonstrates that the magnitude of rewards significantly influences learning speed. Mice receiving larger rewards completed complex tasks, such as navigation and decision-making, in fewer trials compared to those re...
Dewalt, in collaboration with August Robotics, has launched DALE, the world's first fleet-capable downward-drilling robot, at the World of Concrete event. This innovative robot is designed to enhance efficiency in data center construction, achieving drilling speeds up to ten times faster than tradit...
On June 30, 2026, Expedition 74 flight engineers Chris Williams and Jessica Meir successfully completed a seven-hour spacewalk at the International Space Station. The mission involved replacing a wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robot arm, a critical component used for various tasks, including satellite...
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir are scheduled to conduct a spacewalk on Tuesday, June 30, to repair the Canadarm2 on the International Space Station. This critical maintenance task is essential for ensuring the functionality of the robotic arm, which plays a vital role in various ope...
Waymo has initiated a recall of its robotaxis following incidents where some vehicles entered closed construction zones. The decision comes in response to software issues that have raised safety concerns. The recall aims to address and rectify these underlying problems to ensure the safe operation o...
Waymo has announced a recall of thousands of its robotaxis due to a software glitch that poses a safety risk. The issue could potentially lead the autonomous vehicles to inadvertently accelerate through construction zones on freeways. This decision comes as part of the company's commitment to ensuri...
Japan is intensifying its campaign to draw foreign technology firms and investors to Osaka, aiming to establish the city as a viable entry point to the Japanese market and a center for innovation in key industries, including robotics, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturi...
Waymo has suspended its robotaxi services in several cities, including Atlanta and San Antonio, following incidents where its vehicles navigated into flooded streets. The decision to halt operations is part of the company's ongoing efforts to ensure safety and reliability in its autonomous vehicle t...
Electrical manufacturers throughout North America are advocating for the renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This push comes as industry leaders emphasize the importance of the agreement for maintaining a competitive edge in the global market. The renewal is seen as crucial...
A research team from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and Zhejiang University, in partnership with a robotics company, has unveiled a groundbreaking framework aimed at enhancing the performance of robots in long-range tasks. This innovative approach, which redefines the traditional...
Researchers at the Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes in China have made a significant breakthrough by developing a new microscopic material that has the potential to revolutionize various industries. This innovative material, created using advanced techniques, was unveiled during a recent scientific c...
Coco's delivery robots are now providing live data to enhance BlindSquare alerts, a navigation tool designed for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have mobility limitations. This integration aims to improve safety by helping users identify and avoid hazards on sidewalks. The collabora...
A collaborative research team from Zhijid动力, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and Zhejiang University has introduced an innovative framework aimed at improving robotic performance in long-range tasks. This new approach emphasizes relative advantages over absolute progress, leadi...
A recent study published in the Journal of Field Robotics highlights advancements in autonomous robotic systems designed for agricultural applications. Researchers from various institutions conducted the study to address the increasing demand for efficient farming practices amid global food shortage...
The Pritchard-Gordon group of companies, a British-owned entity known for its maritime expertise, has officially launched PG Renewables. This new venture will serve as a turnkey contractor specializing in the identification and clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in offshore and nearshore environ...
Acteon has successfully completed the first year of a three-year balance of plant inspection contract with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the Butendiek offshore wind farm. Located approximately 32 kilometers west of the island of Sylt in the German sector of the North Sea, the wind farm project...
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