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The U.S. military is currently testing the Rapidly Deployable Small-Unmanned Air Defense System (RD-SUADS) developed by Trust Automation. This counter-drone system is designed for rapid deployment and can operate independently for up to four days using an integrated diesel generator, making it suita...
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce's Section 232 investigation concluded that imports of robotics and industrial machinery pose a threat to national security and economic competitiveness. President Donald J. Trump stated that these imports are critical to modern manufacturing processes, including defens...
The US and Japan have confirmed a plan to assemble the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) in Japan, as stated by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. This agreement includes the establishment of a final assembly and inspection facility in Japan, which is crucial for the F-35 Jo...
Bleu Robotics, based in Paris, has successfully raised €5 million in pre-seed funding aimed at developing software that allows industrial humanoids to learn new tasks in under an hour. The funding round was led by Contrarian Ventures and OVNI Capital, with additional contributions from Kvanted, WEPA...
President Donald Trump has opted for trade negotiations instead of tariffs concerning imports of robotics and industrial machinery. In a proclamation signed on Wednesday, Trump directed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to engage with trading partners to...
Rendezvous Robotics has successfully raised $20 million in seed funding aimed at developing modular spacecraft capable of self-assembly and reconfiguration in orbit. The funding round was led by MaC Venture Capital and Toyota Ventures, with additional participation from several investors including t...
The Nasdaq 100 is projected to open 1% lower after Alphabet, Google's parent company, and Microsoft reported capital expenditures that fell short of expectations. This development raises concerns regarding the future of AI spending among major tech firms. The lower-than-expected capex from these in...
Inventus Power has launched the LV-24V50, a new 24V lithium-iron phosphate battery pack designed for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). This battery is part of the PROformance Li-ion Series and delivers 1.2 kWh of energy in a compact footprint suitable for AMR and...
Arkeus has introduced a counter-UAS solution that utilizes spectral sensing and photons to identify and classify potential threats from a standoff distance. This innovative approach aims to enhance threat detection capabilities in increasingly chaotic battlefield environments filled with drones. Th...
Symbotic's recent quarterly report reveals that Walmart, referred to as 'Customer A,' accounted for 90.5% of its revenue in the quarter ending June 27, 2026. The company reported $720.8 million in revenue and $55 million in net income, showcasing the significant impact of a single customer on its fi...
Recent research published in the International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications introduces a novel method for controlling drone formations. This approach utilizes fuzzy logic processing combined with a self-coupling proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller, aiming to enhance t...
Data center rack density has surged to an average of 27 kW, significantly impacting development planning as operators rush to deploy AI-capable infrastructure. This rapid growth highlights a critical bottleneck in the physical infrastructure necessary for effective power and thermal management, whic...
The US Air Force's XQ-67A uncrewed aircraft has successfully completed a test flight, showcasing integrated mission systems and beyond-line-of-sight data links. This demonstration aims to enhance the support uncrewed aircraft provide to crewed fighters, improving operational reach and situational aw...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced significant industry support for a proposed rule change that would permit commercial drones to utilize additional cellular spectrum. This announcement, made on October 27, includes endorsements from various drone companies, telecommunications...
Tensor Auto and Münchner Taxi Zentrum (MTZ) have signed a letter of intent to deploy up to 500 Tensor Robocars across German cities, pending regulatory approval for Level 4 autonomous driving. MTZ will operate the taxis under its brand, while Tensor will provide the vehicles and necessary software t...
ANYbotics has commenced customer deliveries of its ANYmal X, a quadruped inspection robot tailored for explosive environments in oil, gas, and chemical sectors. The robot adheres to ATEX and IECEx standards, utilizing a range of sensors to conduct inspections while keeping personnel safe from hazard...
Percepto has launched Axion, a software platform designed to enhance the analysis of data collected by industrial drones. This new platform utilizes AI to provide insights from existing drone fleets and inspection records without requiring companies to purchase new hardware. By leveraging over 160 s...
The article discusses the concept of robot autonomous agency as presented in Science Robotics. It highlights the evolving definitions and implications of autonomy in robotics, emphasizing the need for clarity in terminology. Understanding robot autonomous agency is crucial for advancing robotics tec...
Reach Power has successfully demonstrated a pioneering autonomous drone flight lasting 10 hours, powered wirelessly. This achievement showcases the integration of onboard visual navigation and autonomous energy management, enabling the drone to operate without external intervention or physical power...
A study by Leiden University confirms that the autonomous UV-C disinfection robot, Omnia, developed by Ryberg Healthcare, meets international disinfection standards. Evaluated in a lab mimicking a hospital environment, the robot achieved over 7 log reductions for Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtil...
Wonder is enhancing its partnership with Avride to implement AI-driven robot delivery services in Jersey City, Hoboken, Arlington County, and Philadelphia. This expansion will allow numerous merchants on the Grubhub marketplace to utilize autonomous delivery, building on the success of their Jersey...
Automation is increasingly being adopted in industrial settings, with a focus on achieving operational excellence to meet rising consumer demands. Collaborative robots (cobots) integrated with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are at the forefront of this trend, offering compact solutions that enhance...
Amazon has issued a memo discouraging its engineers from relying on token usage and code generation as metrics for AI adoption, labeling them as 'deeply flawed.' This move comes as companies face increasing AI costs and seek reliable ways to measure productivity gains from AI tools. The memo emphasi...
The Thermo Scientific Spectra Ultra microscope, recently installed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, can distinguish individual atoms with a resolution of less than 0.05 nanometers. This advanced scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) aims to accelerate materials research, aiding in the de...
Australia's Labor government's National Reconstruction Fund has reported a 7.7% rate of return in its second year. This achievement highlights the government's commitment to transforming the economy through strategic investments in various sectors, including data centers and aerospace. The signific...
Elon Musk has accused Ukraine's military of violating Starlink's terms of service by allegedly using the satellite service for offensive drone strikes, a claim Ukrainian officials have denied. Musk stated that this misuse led to a recent slowdown in service, which he claims has now been addressed. U...
The rise of AI-generated content in academic publishing is alarming, with projections indicating that by 2025, 57% of published articles will show signs of large language model (LLM) influence. This surge raises concerns about the integrity of scientific literature, as over 12% of reviews in Nature...
ABZ Innovation has launched the C30, an industrial water jetting drone designed for heavy cleaning tasks at height, on October 23, 2026. This European-built drone effectively cleans steel structures, tanks, silos, and wind turbines using high-pressure water alone, achieving significant results in fi...
Xpanner has launched the X1 Piling R6, an autonomous pile-driving robot designed for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage sites. This innovative system allows a single operator to supervise the installation of posts with high precision, addressing the industry's skilled labor shortage whil...
Schaeffler has inaugurated a Lighthouse Factory in Taicang, China, focusing on humanoid robotics. This facility aims to enhance the development and production of advanced robotic technologies. The establishment of this Lighthouse Factory is significant as it represents Schaeffler's commitment to in...
Infineon Technologies AG has announced a significant investment of €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) over the next eight years to enhance its power chip manufacturing facility in Austria. This expansion is driven by the increasing demand for energy-efficient semiconductors, particularly for applications i...
Shanghai-based MoSense has successfully raised around RMB 100 million in an angel-plus funding round led by CDH Investments and Oasis Capital. The funding round also saw participation from LimX Dynamics, Loongson Venture Capital, CAS Star, Hua Capital, and Pudong Venture Capital Group. Founded in Ma...
BYD has officially launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i plug-in hybrid sedan on October 27, with introductory prices ranging from RMB 76,900 to RMB 97,900. The standard pricing for the three variants is set between RMB 79,900 and RMB 100,900. This new model boasts an electric-only range of up...
AgiBot's G2 Max has commenced operations in a JD Logistics goods-to-person warehouse, efficiently depalletizing 80 boxes per hour. The robot boasts a remarkable success rate exceeding 99%, showcasing its reliability in handling inbound cartons. The deployment of the G2 Max is significant as it enha...
Faraday Future has successfully completed the transfer of its robotics business to FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (Nasdaq: FFR) as of October 23. This acquisition, valued at approximately $200 million in an all-stock deal, aims to provide a dedicated public platform for its robotics operations, enha...
Bedrock Robotics has successfully raised $600 million in Series C funding, co-led by CapitalG and Emergence Capital, bringing its total funding to nearly $1 billion. This funding round values the company at $4.1 billion and aims to scale its fully autonomous heavy equipment to tackle labor shortages...
Anthropic is developing a cross-product ecosystem similar to successful tech giants like Amazon and Uber, as indicated in its recent S-1 filing. The document reveals that over half of its customers spending at least $100,000 annually are now utilizing both the Claude platform and first-party applica...
Tesla, Figure, and Apptronik are at the forefront of humanoid robotics, each developing advanced robots. Figure has achieved full design lock on Figure 04, focusing on enhanced dexterity and manufacturing efficiency. Tesla's Optimus Gen 3 is in production, while Apptronik's Apollo 2 has been shipped...
As teams in Major League Baseball leverage data for competitive advantages, manufacturers encounter similar challenges with inconsistent operational data. In many cases, different systems report varying metrics, leading to confusion and undermining decision-making processes. Despite significant inve...
Bedrock Robotics has successfully raised $600 million in Series C funding, achieving a post-money valuation of $4.1 billion. This funding will facilitate the expansion of autonomous construction equipment across various job sites in the U.S., as the company aims to double its customer base and enhan...
Anthropic has initiated the process for its initial public offering (IPO) by filing a 240,000-word prospectus. This document outlines the company's significant growth trajectory, which is accompanied by substantial financial losses and various risk factors that potential investors should consider....
Hitachi's robotic systems are playing a crucial role in the cleanup of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. These robots are designed to operate in hazardous environments, inspecting damaged reactors and surveying radioactive deposits, thereby minimizing the risk to human workers. Notabl...
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a three-year contract valued at up to $60 million to create a long-range, maneuverable interceptor missile. This development is part of the US Army's Xtended Range Counter-sUAS (XRC) program, aimed at enhancing the military's capabilities against drone threats....
Intel has received a one-year waiver from the FCC to continue modifying and using imported advanced robotics until October 2027. This approval comes after the FCC added various types of robots and power inverters to a list of equipment deemed to pose national security risks, which restricts their im...
MIT researchers have created an innovative implantable drug-delivery device aimed at preventing glioblastoma recurrence. This device features a reservoir for prolonged drug release and ultrasound transducers that facilitate deeper drug penetration through the brain and the blood-brain barrier. The d...
Recent advancements in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) emphasize the importance of balancing torque and battery life to enhance operational efficiency. The alignment between actuator performance and duty cycle is now a critical factor influencing uptime and return on investment, surpassing tradition...
Amap's quadruped robot, Tutu, has commenced security inspections at Alibaba's Xixi campus in Hangzhou. Utilizing the ABot stack, Tutu is capable of planning routes, photographing checkpoints, and filing evidence into campus work orders. This deployment is significant as it showcases the integration...
Schaeffler has inaugurated a cutting-edge lighthouse factory in Taicang, China, dedicated to humanoid robotics. This facility features an intelligent assembly line, a training and data acquisition center, and a digital twin platform, all within approximately 7,500 square meters. The factory exemplif...
Bedrock Robotics has successfully raised $600 million in Series C funding, achieving a post-money valuation of $4.1 billion. This financing round, co-led by CapitalG and Emergence Capital, includes participation from new investors such as US Innovative Technology Fund and Bessemer Venture Partners,...
NVIDIA and Meta have announced an expansion of their partnership to enhance the Muse family of models, focusing on improving inference and training performance. This collaboration comes in response to the growing demand for effective AI agents, with Meta's Muse models achieving significant benchmark...
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