A single destination for timely, editor-curated robotics news from around the world.
The 2026 World Robot Conference is set to showcase a variety of innovative robotic exhibits that highlight advancements in automation across multiple sectors. These include industrial robots designed for precision tasks, a new generation of rope-driven robots, and mobile welding robots that integrat...
Peter Wurman was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2022 for his significant contributions to robotics. Alongside Mick Mountz and Raffaello D’Andrea, he co-invented the Kiva system, a mobile robotic solution that has transformed material handling in distribution centers. The Kiva...
A startup founded by Tsinghua University has secured nearly $500 million in funding from various investors, including government industrial funds and leading financial institutions. The funds will primarily be used for the mass production of second-generation brain-like vision chips, next-generation...
On August 19, a team led by Professor Zhao Mingguo from Tsinghua University's Department of Automation published a paper in Science Robotics titled "Learning Vision-Driven Reactive Soccer Skills for Humanoid Robots." The research introduces a unified perception-motion reinforcement learning framewor...
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have unveiled a groundbreaking DNA origami switch that can undergo more than 190,000 state transitions while maintaining an impressive efficiency of 94%. This innovative nanoscale device operates effectively under electric fields and is capable of re...
Researchers have introduced a groundbreaking biomimetic approach for minimally invasive tumor removal, as detailed in a recent publication in the journal Science. This innovative method utilizes soft actuators designed to autonomously navigate and eliminate tumors with precision. The study, conducte...
A team of researchers from China has unveiled a groundbreaking 'Centaur' robot, designed to function as an independent mechanical limb that enables individuals to carry heavy loads with ease. This innovative technology, which enhances mobility and alleviates physical strain, represents a significant...
Researchers at the National Defense University have developed the PLioBot, a lightweight robot capable of impressive locomotion, reaching speeds of 44.6 cm/s, which is 17.8 times its body length. This innovative paper-folded robot showcases exceptional agility and adaptability, allowing it to naviga...
A team of researchers at Cornell University has developed a groundbreaking strawberry-picking robot designed to enhance agricultural efficiency. This innovative machine features a soft hand that integrates vision, touch, and bending perception, enabling it to accurately identify ripe strawberries. T...
Researchers from various Chinese universities have unveiled ExoTendon, an innovative bionic exoskeleton tendon designed to mimic human muscle sensors. This groundbreaking development enables robotic muscles to autonomously adjust their force, which is expected to greatly improve walking balance and...
Sony AI's table tennis robot, Ace, has garnered attention for its impressive performance in a recent match against human players. This event showcased the robot's advanced capabilities in physical artificial intelligence, illustrating the significant progress made in this field. However, despite its...
Dustin Pederson, the Chief Financial Officer of Locus Robotics, recently engaged in a conversation with NASDAQ's Kristina Ayanian, focusing on the transformative impact of Locus Robotics on warehouse automation. During the discussion, Pederson highlighted the company's innovative technologies that a...
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Daily robotics news, in-depth analysis, conference highlights, and discussions with professionals worldwide.
