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Figurobot has unveiled FR-NIA, an 11-inch desktop companion robot designed to enhance AI conversations with a moving face. The robot features a silicone-covered face with moving eyes, eyebrows, and mouth, allowing it to respond based on a person's position and interaction context. The product is aim...
Fincantieri has announced plans to invest nearly $100 million by 2030 to enhance robotics, physical AI, and automation across its 13 shipyards as part of the BOOST² initiative. This program aims to transition from technology scouting to broader deployment, focusing on collaborative robotics, digital...
Hello Inc.'s robotaxi division has introduced HelloWorld, a generative driving world model designed to create multi-view camera video and lidar data. This innovative model can generate these outputs based on edited layouts or plain-language prompts, enhancing testing capabilities for autonomous vehi...
XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. has been granted U.S. Utility Patent No. 12,743,960 for a system that allows a smart payload to provide real-time navigation instructions to its platform. This innovative technology enables the platform to actively direct missions while keeping the operator in control of deci...
XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. has been granted U.S. Design Patent No. D1,147,179 for its NEST autonomous base station. This patent, issued on September 8, 2026, recognizes the innovative design that allows robotic systems to autonomously deploy, recover, and recharge, thereby enhancing operational efficie...
Newport Hospital has become the first facility in Rhode Island to install the Da Vinci Surgical Robot, specifically the Da Vinci 5 model. This advanced robotic-assisted surgical platform, funded entirely by donations after a year of fundraising, will be utilized for minimally invasive surgeries in u...
MES Inc., a sourcing and supply chain firm based in Ohio, has reported that industrial robot installations have exceeded 500,000 units for the fourth consecutive year. The company emphasizes the importance of structural aluminum components in determining the scalability of humanoid, mobile, and coll...
The consumer robotics landscape is evolving, with a shift from humanoid robots to specialized devices like smart vacuum cleaners. These modern floor-care appliances are integrating robotic principles, enhancing their functionality and efficiency in home cleaning tasks. This transition is significan...
On August 10, Hunan Province Governor Mao Weiming chaired the 97th executive meeting of the provincial government, where the implementation guidelines for accelerating the development of the smart robotics industry were approved. The guidelines emphasize the deep integration of artificial intelligen...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a $90 million investment over five years to establish three new Science and Technology Centers (STCs), with each center receiving $6 million annually. One center, the Center for Human and Robot Co-Adaptation, will be led by The University of Texas at A...
On August 19, NORINCO unveiled its full-size humanoid robot, Fuxi, at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing. This robot is designed for remote human control in hazardous areas, utilizing a system that allows operators to replicate their movements in real-time. Fuxi aims to operate in environmen...
RoboStore has officially rebranded as Robo Inc., marking a significant shift from being a hardware distributor to a U.S.-based robotics manufacturing and systems integration firm. This change comes in response to new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) import bans on foreign advanced robotic dev...
Surgeons at El Camino Health Heart and Vascular Institute have begun performing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci robotic system. This innovative approach, led by Dr. Nels Carroll, marks a significant advancement in cardiac surgery, which traditionally involv...
Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. (MCRI) has announced an expansion of its automation portfolio by integrating new specialized automation technologies and intellectual property. This enhancement includes capabilities in tire manufacturing automation, robotic painting, precision fluid application, surfa...
In Q2 2026, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reported a rise in North American robot orders, with 8,940 units valued at $622 million, marking a 4.3% increase in units and a 21.3% increase in revenue compared to Q2 2025. This growth highlights a diversification in robotics demand across...
RoboStore has launched Robo Inc., a U.S.-based robotics manufacturer and systems integrator, to address the growing demand for localized robotics solutions. With over 4,500 customers and experience deploying more than 1,500 robots, Robo Inc. aims to create a platform that complies with American regu...
In early 2026, Acorn Robot diverged from mainstream narratives in embodied intelligence, which focused on VLA (Vision-Language-Action) models. The company, founded by a Tsinghua University mechanical engineering professor and his eight doctoral students, is exploring a unique approach centered on op...
Long Cast Advisers highlighted Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter, noting a 20% earnings increase and a year-to-date return of +19%. Pro-Dex, a global medical device company, focuses on powered surgical instruments and has seen its shares rise 72.87% over the past year, closi...
RoboStore has officially launched Robo Inc., a new robotics manufacturing and systems integration company based in New York. This initiative aims to support organizations in deploying practical robotic solutions within the U.S., addressing the growing demand for domestic manufacturing and technology...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its Covered List to incorporate advanced robotic devices and foreign-produced power inverters. This decision follows assessments by an Executive Branch interagency body that identified these devices as potential threats to national security, ci...
On July 21, Medtronic announced the development of a real-time AI computing platform, the Touch Surgery assistance platform, for its Hugo surgical robot. This platform integrates NVIDIA's computing infrastructure and runs Medtronic's FDA-approved AI application, Instrument Exit Point (IEP), which al...
Taiwan is set to enhance its robotics sector, focusing on strengthening its AI technology supply chain while addressing the challenges posed by an aging population. This initiative, led by Taiwan's top technology official Wu Cheng-wen, aims to differentiate Taiwan's approach from China's military-or...
BrainCo, a developer of brain-computer interfaces based in Hangzhou, showcased its innovative brain-controlled robot platform during WAIC 2026. This advanced system utilizes an EEG headset to convert neural signals from users into actionable commands for various machines, including humanoid robots,...
BrainCo showcased its innovative brain-controlled robot AI platform at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference. Users can direct a robotic arm using neural signals captured by a lightweight EEG headset, enabling actions like grasping objects with precision. This technology, developed over...
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), BrainCo launched the world's first brain-controlled robot AI platform. This innovative system utilizes a non-invasive electroencephalogram (EEG) headset to convert human neural activity into executable commands for robots in real-time. Th...
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), BrainCo showcased a brain-controlled robot training platform. This innovative platform allows users to control robotic arms through brainwave signals, enabling actions like pouring water and picking apples without traditional interfaces....
BrainCo, a brain-computer interface company, introduced the world's first integrated brain-to-robot AI research and development platform at the WAIC 2026 in Shanghai. This groundbreaking technology enables humans to control robots solely through neural signals, addressing a significant challenge in...
BrainCo, based in Hangzhou, has introduced a groundbreaking robot platform that allows users to control robots using only their thoughts through EEG headsets. This advancement signifies a major step forward in embodied AI technology, where artificial intelligence is integrated into physical machines...
Cainiao has introduced an upgraded climbing robot system at CeMAT Asia, featuring four-side item retrieval and double-deep storage capabilities. These enhancements improve operational efficiency by 15% and increase storage density by 20%, making the robot suitable for various warehouse scenarios, in...
Factories are increasingly integrating robots to manage repetitive and demanding tasks, enhancing productivity. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) projects that by 2025, there will be approximately 5 million industrial robots in operation globally, marking an 11% increase from the previo...
Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) has been a key player in manufacturing actuators for aerospace applications for 75 years. While some speculate about its involvement in humanoid robotics, the company has no confirmed business with Tesla, and robotics constitutes a minor part of its industrial segme...
An executive at Uber Technologies Inc., who has been instrumental in leading engineering for robotaxi partnerships and essential services related to maps and memberships, is set to depart. This exit is part of a broader trend of recent leadership changes within the company. The departure of this ex...
PUDU Robotics showcased its complete range of six robot product lines for the first time at the European Partner Summit in Amsterdam. The company introduced the D7 semi-humanoid robot, which boasts an eight-hour runtime, alongside the Nvidia-powered D5 robot dog and the BellaBot Pro service robot. T...
A new whitepaper explores the role of mobile robots in intralogistics, focusing on their ability to transport goods to pickers and move loads throughout facilities. This development is significant as it highlights the growing importance of automation in optimizing logistics processes and enhancing...
China's robotics industry is intensifying its competition for artificial intelligence capabilities, with significant funding increases reported in the first half of 2023. The financing amounts have surged fivefold, indicating a robust interest in developing advanced AI technologies within the sector...
In the third quarter of 2026, North American companies placed orders for 10,989 robots valued at $723.5 million, marking a 24.8 percent increase in units and a 26.1 percent rise in value compared to the same quarter in 2025. This surge represents the strongest quarterly performance of the year, cont...
In the third quarter of 2026, North American companies placed orders for 10,989 robots, totaling $723.5 million, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). This represents a significant increase of 24.8% in units and 26.1% in value compared to the same period in 2025, marking the st...
Agility Robotics announced significant commercial momentum for its Digit® humanoid robot, highlighting an expanded partnership with GXO and three new manufacturing customers. The company is actively engaging over 30 prospective clients across various sectors, including automotive and logistics, indi...
Unitree's G1 robot rental prices have decreased significantly, dropping from 6,000–8,000 yuan to around 3,000 yuan. Similarly, AgiBot's Yuanzheng A3 saw a decline from 12,000–13,000 yuan to 7,000–8,000 yuan. This price drop is attributed to a surge in robot rental suppliers and increased market stoc...
Gamma Robotics, an innovative company focused on humanoid robots, has been established in Shanghai's Xuhui District, marking the first market-oriented venture incubated by China Telecom's TeleAI. The company aims to innovate and apply self-evolving humanoid robot models and will collaborate with Tel...
The 2026 Medical Engineering Integration Future Industry Conference is set to take place in Beijing this November, inviting industry partners to participate. The conference will focus on advanced topics such as surgical robots and brain-machine interfaces, highlighting the latest innovations in medi...
Midea's robotics division has reported an increase in revenue, although profitability remains elusive. The company is still in the process of developing its second growth curve, which has not yet materialized. This situation highlights the challenges faced by companies in the robotics sector as they...
As the number of certified underwater divers in China decreases, the demand for robotic solutions to perform complex underwater tasks is rising. A recent incident highlighted the challenges faced by divers, including harsh conditions and the need for immediate problem-solving skills. This trend is p...
Robotic liver transplantation (rLT) is evolving from traditional large incisions to more precise surgical techniques. This shift follows over a decade of robotic hepatobiliary surgery development, with pioneering centers like Seoul National University Hospital and KFSHRC in Riyadh leading the way. W...
MetaX, a Chinese AI chipmaker, has taken a stake in robotics firm Zeno, as reported by Qichacha. This investment marks a significant move for MetaX, expanding its influence in the robotics sector. The registered capital of Zeno has now risen to 1.2555 million yuan, indicating a strengthening financi...
Aishida has expanded its operations into robotics, showcasing its self-developed humanoid robot at the 2026 Aishida Ecosystem Partner Conference. The ASD-S2 humanoid robot features 31 degrees of freedom and a 5 kg payload, aimed at research and algorithm validation. The company plans to leverage its...
German police have confiscated a humanoid robot following allegations that it inappropriately touched a 16-year-old girl in Cologne. The incident, which occurred on October 10, involved the robot making sexually suggestive gestures while being livestreamed by its owners, two young men aged 16 and 19...
Shanghai has successfully incorporated 8,000 humanoid robots into its factory operations, marking a significant advancement in automation technology. This integration aims to enhance productivity and efficiency within manufacturing processes, showcasing the city's commitment to embracing robotics in...
PolyU's Education 4.0 initiative is enabling students to integrate artificial intelligence into various disciplines, including robotics and power generation. This approach aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, fostering innovation in fields traditionally rel...
ZTE has introduced its self-developed multi-form humanoid robot matrix, which includes models named Xingzai, Xingqing, and Xingwang. This showcase highlights ZTE's advancements in humanoid robotics and its commitment to innovation in this field. The introduction of these humanoid robots is signific...
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